Career shifts lead the way for our Team of the Week.
A Ted Lasso star proves he's more than an actor by signing for a professional club, a former England international goalie is set to represent England once more, this time on a cricket pitch. One of Italy's most successful clubs do the double and a Welshman's incredible story of recovery takes him to international level competition.
Cristo Fernandez
Ted Lasso star signs for US club
If you haven’t watched Ted Lasso, then where have you been. As Dani Rojas says in the show ‘Football is Life’ - and for actor Cristo Fernandez, it literally is now his life. From starring as the fictional Richmond striker, he’s now replicated his footballing prowess onto the pitch, signing for USL Championship side El Paso Locomotive.
Richie Willis
10% survival odds to international golf event
The Welshman was involved in a lorry accident 27 years ago and given a 10% chance of survival. Now, with an amputated leg and severe arm damage, he will be striking the very first tee shot at golf's G4D Open. G4D is one of the sport's premium disability events and will see Willis compete with the world's very best. Before his accident, he was playing off a handicap of 11. Now? Six. Remarkable stuff!
Inter Milan
Domestic double winners
Inter have added another success to their storied history, picking up their 21st league title and a 10th Coppa Italia, in what is the club's first double in 16 years. They'll be hoping to secure another UCL in the coming years, something they also last achieved in 2010 under Jose Mourinho, just before he moved to Real Madrid. I wonder what he's up to these days.
Nigel Martyn
Former England keeper turned cricketer
Not very often do you see former England international goalkeepers turning out for their country in the cricket, but in steps Nigel Martyn. With 23 England caps under his belt, the former Palace, Leeds and Everton stopper is set to represent the England Over-60s cricket team.
