Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce is recovering in a Canadian hospital after suffering a health scare on a flight from the United States. <o:p></o:p>
Pearce had been in the US to attend last Saturday's Super League match between Wigan and Warrington. The 62-year-old became unwell on his Virgin Atlantic flight home, and after he received treatment, a decision was made to make an emergency landing, with the plane from Las Vegas to Heathrow diverted to St. John's in Canada.<o:p></o:p>
Football commentator Sam Matterface, who works with Pearce for radio station talkSPORT, said the Forest legend is now in good spirits.<o:p></o:p>
"I spoke to him yesterday, he's in great spirits," said Matterface from the City Ground ahead of Saturday's game between Forest and Manchester City, another of Pearce's former clubs. "He isn't 100 per cent, that is definitely the case, but he is in the right place, he is in the hospital. They are dealing with it."<o:p></o:p>
"He actually said to me, 'I have got so much I had to cancel. Some great games, and Mumford and Sons are playing on Wednesday night and I can't go now'."<o:p></o:p>
"He wasn't happy about that. He is in good spirits."<o:p></o:p>
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A message was displayed on the big screen at the City Ground during Forest's Premier League game against Manchester City on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>
It read 'Get Well Soon Stuart' in the third minute, recognising Pearce's old shirt number three.<o:p></o:p>
Pearce made 401 appearances for Forest during a 12-year stint and also played for Coventry, Newcastle, West Ham, and Manchester City, whom he later managed.<o:p></o:p>
He also earned 78 caps for England and played in the semi-finals of Euro 96 and the 1990 World Cup, in which he missed a penalty in the shoot-out defeat to West Germany.<o:p></o:p>
Pearce scored in the Euro 96 quarterfinal shoot-out win over Spain, and semi-final defeat to Germany at Euro 96, and his celebration of his successful spot-kick against the Spanish became one of the defining images of the tournament.<o:p></o:p>
He spent six years as manager of the England Under-21s and was caretaker manager of the senior team for one game. <o:p></o:p>
He also coached the Great Britain men's team at the London 2012 Olympics.<o:p></o:p>
Pearce's last job in football was as a part of David Moyes' coaching staff at West Ham, a role he left in 2022.<o:p></o:p>
On the incident, a statement from Virgin read: "Due to an unwell customer on board, the VS156 on 2 March flying from Las Vegas to London Heathrow diverted to St John's International Airport, Canada and was met by the medical services."
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Sports, Football: Commentator Sam Matterface, who works with Pearce for radio station talkSPORT, said the Forest legend is now in good spirits.

Former England and Nottingham Forest defender Stuart Pearce is recovering in a Canadian hospital after suffering a health scare on a flight from the United States. Pearce had been in the US to attend last Saturday's Super League match between Wigan and Warrington. The 62-year-old became unwell on his Virgin Atlantic flight home, and after he received treatment, a decision was made to make an emergency landing, with the plane from Las Vegas to Heathrow diverted to St. John's in Canada. Football commentator Sam Matterface, who works with Pearce for radio station talkSPORT, said the Forest legend is now in good spirits. "I spoke to him yesterday, he's in great spirits," said Matterface from the City Ground ahead of Saturday's game between Forest and Manchester City, another of Pearce's former clubs. "He isn't 100 per cent, that is definitely the case, but he is in the right place, he is in the hospital. They are dealing with it." "He actually said to me, 'I have got so much I had to cancel. Some great games, and Mumford and Sons are playing on Wednesday night and I can't go now'." "He wasn't happy about that. He is in good spirits." Also read | Luka Doncic, LeBron James lead LA Lakers fightback as New York Knicks downed in thriller A message was displayed on the big screen at the City Ground during Forest's Premier League game against Manchester City on Saturday. It read 'Get Well Soon Stuart' in the third minute, recognising Pearce's old shirt number three. Pearce made 401 appearances for Forest during a 12-year stint and also played for Coventry, Newcastle, West Ham, and Manchester City, whom he later managed. He also earned 78 caps for England and played in the semi-finals of Euro 96 and the 1990 World Cup, in which he missed a penalty in the shoot-out defeat to West Germany. Pearce scored in the Euro 96 quarterfinal shoot-out win over Spain, and semi-final defeat to Germany at Euro 96, and his celebration of his successful spot-kick against the Spanish became one of the defining images of the tournament. He spent six years as manager of the England Under-21s and was caretaker manager of the senior team for one game. He also coached the Great Britain men's team at the London 2012 Olympics. Pearce's last job in football was as a part of David Moyes' coaching staff at West Ham, a role he left in 2022. On the incident, a statement from Virgin read: "Due to an unwell customer on board, the VS156 on 2 March flying from Las Vegas to London Heathrow diverted to St John's International Airport, Canada and was met by the medical services." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Stuart Pearce, former England football star, hospitalised in Canada

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday.

Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961.

He is Tottenham's record goal scorer with 266 goals, having played for them from 1961-1970. His 37 league goals in the 1962-63 season remains a club record.

Greaves was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and scored 44 goals in 57 internationals, making him the country's fourth-highest scorer behind Wayne Rooney, Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker.

Tottenham said in a statement&nbsp;that Greaves, who also had a short spell with Italian club AC Milan, died at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Greaves scored for Tottenham in the 1962 FA Cup final as they retained the trophy and he netted twice in the European Cup Winners' Cup final victory in 1963. He won another FA Cup with Spurs in 1967.

Greaves's record of 357 goals in the English top flight remains unsurpassed fifty years since he retired as a professional in 1971.

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday. Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961.

Jimmy Greaves, one of England's most prolific strikers, has died at the age of 81, Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur said on Sunday. Greaves, who suffered a stroke six years ago, started his career with Chelsea and scored a then club-record 124 league goals for the London club between 1957 and 1961. He is Tottenham's record goal scorer with 266 goals, having played for them from 1961-1970. His 37 league goals in the 1962-63 season remains a club record. Greaves was part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad and scored 44 goals in 57 internationals, making him the country's fourth-highest scorer behind Wayne Rooney, Bobby Charlton and Gary Lineker. Tottenham said in a statement that Greaves, who also had a short spell with Italian club AC Milan, died at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning. We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of the great Jimmy Greaves. We extend our deepest sympathies to Jimmy's family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Jimmy. — Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) September 19, 2021 × Greaves scored for Tottenham in the 1962 FA Cup final as they retained the trophy and he netted twice in the European Cup Winners' Cup final victory in 1963. He won another FA Cup with Spurs in 1967. Greaves's record of 357 goals in the English top flight remains unsurpassed fifty years since he retired as a professional in 1971.

Former England striker Jimmy Greaves dies aged 81

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his retirement from the game on Sunday, bringing an end to a colourful 20-year career.

The 38-year-old, who also had spells at AS Roma in Italy's Serie A and LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, last represented Championship (second-tier) outfit Derby County before his contract expired at the end of last season.

The left back won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and a League Cup during his career. He also won the Champions League and UEFA Cup once each while at Chelsea.

Cole often found himself in the news over the years over his private life, including his marriage to singer and television personality Cheryl Cole.

"After hard consideration, it's time to hang my boots up and look towards my next chapter, which will hopefully be coaching," Cole, who was also capped 107 times by England, told Sky Sports.

"As a young kid, I never expected to play one game or be a professional. Looking back, to be able to say I played in World Cups, Champions League finals, being lucky enough to lift Premier League titles - it's a young kid's dream.

"I fulfilled my dream. Now I look to the future, hopefully as a great coach."

Cole won two league titles with boyhood club Arsenal after making his debut in 1999 and was part of their "Invincibles" team that went unbeaten throughout the 2003-04 campaign.

He joined London rivals Chelsea in 2006 and continued to stamp his authority as one of the best defenders in England, going on to lift more titles at Stamford Bridge.

His four FA Cups with Chelsea took his personal tally to seven, making him the most successful player in the competition's history.

After leaving Chelsea in 2014, he played in Italy and the United States before working under former team mate and current Chelsea boss at Derby, helping them to the playoff final which they lost to Aston Villa.

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his retirement from the game on Sunday, bringing an end to a colourful 20-year career.

Former England, Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole, one of the most decorated players in English domestic football, announced his retirement from the game on Sunday, bringing an end to a colourful 20-year career. The 38-year-old, who also had spells at AS Roma in Italy's Serie A and LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer, last represented Championship (second-tier) outfit Derby County before his contract expired at the end of last season. The left back won three Premier League titles, seven FA Cups and a League Cup during his career. He also won the Champions League and UEFA Cup once each while at Chelsea. Cole often found himself in the news over the years over his private life, including his marriage to singer and television personality Cheryl Cole. "After hard consideration, it's time to hang my boots up and look towards my next chapter, which will hopefully be coaching," Cole, who was also capped 107 times by England, told Sky Sports. "As a young kid, I never expected to play one game or be a professional. Looking back, to be able to say I played in World Cups, Champions League finals, being lucky enough to lift Premier League titles - it's a young kid's dream. "I fulfilled my dream. Now I look to the future, hopefully as a great coach." Cole won two league titles with boyhood club Arsenal after making his debut in 1999 and was part of their "Invincibles" team that went unbeaten throughout the 2003-04 campaign. He joined London rivals Chelsea in 2006 and continued to stamp his authority as one of the best defenders in England, going on to lift more titles at Stamford Bridge. His four FA Cups with Chelsea took his personal tally to seven, making him the most successful player in the competition's history. After leaving Chelsea in 2014, he played in Italy and the United States before working under former team mate and current Chelsea boss at Derby, helping them to the playoff final which they lost to Aston Villa.

Former England defender Ashley Cole calls time on 20-year career