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The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 15h

Matt Beard’s family has expressed concerns that his departure from Burnley Football Club, where he faced alleged bullying, contributed to a decline in his mental health, leading to his death by hanging in September 2025, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his tragic end. #MentalHealth #WomenInSports #FootballManagement #GB #US

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Matt Beard's wife feels he was 'bullied' by Burnley prior to his death, coroner told
Beard also managed Liverpool in two spells in a long career in the women's game. Naomi Baker/Getty Images The family of Matt Beard has raised concerns that his time working at and his departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in his mental health and ultimately his death.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 19h

Matt Beard's family has expressed concerns that his managerial experience at Burnley Football Club contributed to a decline in his mental health and ultimately his tragic death, highlighting allegations of bullying and unhappiness surrounding his departure just two months after his appointment as the women's team manager. #MentalHealth #WomenInSports #FootballLegacy #GB #US

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Matt Beard's wife feels he was 'bullied' by Burnley prior to his death, coroner told
Beard also managed Liverpool in two spells in a long career in the women's game. Naomi Baker/Getty Images The family of Matt Beard has raised concerns that his time working at and his departure from Burnley Football Club contributed to the decline in his mental health and ultimately his death.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 2d

Christiana Balogun, a back row player for the Bristol Bears, faced a life-altering battle against Burkitt lymphoma, a rare blood cancer, shortly after joining the team, but her resilience and determination to return to rugby have earned her a spot in England's Women's Six Nations squad, where she aims to prove her strength and commitment on the field. #Rugby #CancerAwareness #WomenInSports #GB #IE #WA #SC #IT #FR #NG

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Cancer left Christiana Balogun unable to walk. Now she's in the England squad
Christiana Balogun is part of England's Women's Six Nations squad. Andrea Southam - RFU Christiana Balogun's life was about to descend into a blur of scans, tests, and treatment so brutal that she would struggle to eat, walk or speak.
The New York Times @nytimes.com · New York City 🇺🇸 · 2d

Christiana Balogun, a member of England's Women's Six Nations squad, faced a life-altering battle with Burkitt lymphoma shortly after joining the Bristol Bears, enduring intense chemotherapy while grappling with her identity and the challenges of returning to rugby, ultimately finding strength in her journey and aiming for her first international cap. #Rugby #CancerSurvivor #WomenInSports #GB #NG #IE #FR #IT #WA #SC

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Cancer left Christiana Balogun unable to walk. Now she's in the England squad
Christiana Balogun is part of England's Women's Six Nations squad. Andrea Southam - RFU Christiana Balogun's life was about to descend into a blur of scans, tests, and treatment so brutal that she would struggle to eat, walk or speak.