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Former Scotland centre Graeme Morrison: Had the honour of being smashed by Jerry Collins. Tragic news to read this morning. RIP.

Former Wales back row Scott Quinnell: Terrible news about Jerry Collins and his wife Alana. Our thoughts and love are with his daughter and family. He was one of the best.

More on the tragic death of former All Black Jerry Collins in a car crash in France, which also claimed the life of his wife Alana Madill.

The 34-year-old started his career at Wellington in the National Provincial Championship and also played for the city's Super Rugby outfit Hurricanes.

Renowned for his bleach-blonde hair and tough tackling, he made his All Blacks debut against Argentina in Christchurch in 2001. He captained the side three times and played for New Zealand at the 2003 and 2007 World Cups.

His last match for the All Blacks was the 2007 World Cup quarter-final loss to France in Cardiff.

Manchester City have told Liverpool face-to-face that they want England winger Raheem Sterling, report the Sun., external Sterling is also wanted City's rivals Manchester United according to several stories in Friday's national newspapers.

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Juventus are on their way to Berlin. The Serie A champions, led by manager Massimiliano Allegri, are pictured before their flight to Germany for Saturday's Champions League final with Barcelona.

Following on from the revelation that Fifa paid the Football Association of Ireland 5m euros (£3.6m) to stave off legal action after Thierry Henry's handball helped France beat Ireland in a World Cup play-off, Sportsday is trying to put a value on bad sporting decisions.

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Following Dick Advocaat's decision to change his mind and stay as Sunderland manager for another year, Black Cats fans are clubbing together to thank his wife.

A flower fund, external has been set-up "to give Mrs Advocaat a big thank you for giving us another year of the Little General". So far £1,775 has been raised.

The saying does go 'behind every great man is a great woman'.

Here's what has happened so far on Friday:

• Former New Zealand flanker Jerry Collins and his wife have died in a car crash in France

• Barcelona and Juventus are flying to Berlin for Saturday's Champions League final

• Andy Murray is preparing for his French Open semi-final with Novak Djokovic

Scotland are in action later when they take on Qatar in a friendly at Easter Road. Striker Steven Fletcher and left-back Andrew Robertson are expected to overcome knocks.

The match is part of Scotland's preparation for the 13 June Euro 2016 qualifier in Republic of Ireland. Manager Gordon Strachan admits he is close to knowing his starting line-up for the vital Group D match against Martin O'Neill's side in Dublin.

Rodney So'oialo, who played alongside Jerry Collins for the All Blacks: Very sad day to hear a team-mate, and our very good friend Jerry Collins has passed.

England's 2003 World Cup-winning winger Ben Cohen: So so sad. Can't believe that Jerry Collins and partner Alana died in car crash in France - RIP.

Former Ireland player Brian O'Driscoll: Terrible news about Jerry Collins & his wife in France. Thoughts are with his family.

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More on the tragic death of former All Black Jerry Collins and his wife Alana in a car crash in France. Reports in France say a bus was in collision with their car, and that their two-month-old daughter survived but is in a serious condition.

Radio New Zealand news editor Tony Vale tells BBC Radio 5 live that Collins, 34, had joined French second-tier side Narbonne in January.

"I spoke with Rocky Elsom, the Australian manager of Narbonne, and he was clearly still in shock at the news," says Vale. "I also spoke to the club president, Anthony Hill, and he told me that they were still trying to come to terms with the news. He said Collins basically saved the club."

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There's only one story around as far as Spanish daily sports newspaper Mundo Deportivo is concerned. Page after page of Friday's edition is devoted to Saturday's Champions League final between Barcelona and Juventus. Can Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez fire the La Liga and Copa del Rey winners to a brilliant treble?

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American Justin Gatlin beat Usain Bolt's Rome Diamond League record with a superb performance in the 100m. The 33-year-old surged clear of the field to win in 9.75 seconds - the seventh-fastest time in history - eclipsing Bolt's 9.76 set in 2012.

Gatlin, who has served two doping bans, ran a 9.74 in the opening Diamond League meeting of the year last month.

Olympic champion Sally Pearson suffered a wrist injury as a result of a fall in the women's 100m hurdles.

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Heard about the Juventus fan walking 683 miles so he can watch the Champions League final for free?

At the end of Nicolo De Marchi's walk from Turin to Berlin - where his beloved team meet Barcelona on Saturday - awaits a ticket to the prestigious final, provided by the Italian club if he completes the journey.

His efforts stem from a pledge he made when tweeting the club on their 'if we get to the final' hashtag prior to the Old Lady's semi-final win over Real Madrid.

Click here to read about his story

The Football League wants clubs to interview one black minority ethnic (BME) candidate for each head coach or manager role from the 2016-17 season. The plans, which League clubs have backed, will see a version of American football's 'Rooney Rule' piloted.

Only four black managers are currently employed at the 72 League clubs.

"It is important we take the lead in this area as our clubs will provide the majority of employment opportunities," said League chairman Greg Clarke.

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Liverpool's England winger Raheem Sterling is open to the possibility of leaving Liverpool for Manchester United, although the 20-year-old is concerned how the transfer would be received given the fierce rivalry between the clubs, according to the Guardian., external

But the Liverpool Echo, external reports that the Reds remain adamant they have no intention of doing business with their north-west rivals.

All Blacks:, external We are shocked and saddened by reports about the accident involving Jerry.

England World Cup winner Matt Dawson:, external Terrible news about Mr & Mrs Jerry Collins. Jerry was the Jonah Lomu of the forwards. A rugby inspiration of his time. #lifesoprecious

Wales and Ospreys scrum-half Rhys Webb:, external Devastating news Jerry Collins and his wife have passed away. Great to have him on my team but what a true rugby legend.

Tributes are pouring in following the death of former All Black Jerry Collins. Sportsday will be you reaction throughout the day.

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Sad news from overnight is that former All Black Jerry Collins and his wife Alana have died in a car crash in France, says New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Reports in France say a bus was in collision with their car, and that their two-month-old daughter survived but is in a serious condition.

Collins, 34, made his debut in 2001 and won 48 caps. The ex-Ospreys flanker had been playing for French side Narbonne.

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Sunday's football friendly between the Republic of Ireland and England dominates the back page of the Independent. A senior football police officer has urged England's 3,000 travelling fans not to sing ant-IRA songs during the friendly in Dublin, according to the paper., external

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The future of Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, 30, is the back-page lead, external in the Daily Star.