European Cup winner and former Aston Villa and Manchester United goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at the age of 78.

The Southport-born goalkeeper was on the bench when United beat Benfica to win the 1968 European Cup.

Rimmer started Villa’s 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the 1982 European Cup final, though he was replaced by Nigel Spink after nine minutes because of a neck injury.

He started every game of Villa’s run to the final, as he did in their league title-winning campaign of 1980-81.

Rimmer made 229 league appearances for the Midlands club, and also spent time with Swansea City and Arsenal. He won the latter’s player of the season award in 1974-75.

Rimmer earned one England cap in a friendly against Italy in 1976.

Aston Villa and Manchester United both said they were “deeply saddened” by Rimmer’s death, while Arsenal also paid tribute.

Rimmer’s former United team-mate Alex Stepney, a fellow goalkeeper, said on social media: “Such sad news to hear Jimmy Rimmer has passed away, rest in peace and lots of love to Jimmy’s family x.”

Prichard Colon, who suffered a severe brain injury during a 2015 fight, has died aged 33, his father Richard confirmed on social media.

Colon collapsed in his changing room after the fight with Terrell Williams, during which he complained about repeated punches to the back of his head

The Puerto Rican had suffered a brain haemorraghe and after having an operation to reduce brain swelling he was placed in a coma for 221 days.

Colon lived the rest of his life in a vegetative state – unable to walk or talk – and required 24-hour care.

“Good morning, my people. I regret to inform you of the departure of my son Prichard from this earthly world,” Richard Colon wrote on Facebook.

“Now he is in a better world. I did everything possible to fulfil his wish, his dream of bringing him on vacation to Puerto Rico as he so desired, but it couldn’t be done.

“Thank you for so many years of love and prayers. As much as you can, please keep us in your prayers.”

Colon was undefeated in 16 fights with 13 wins by knockout before facing Williams in Fairfax, Virginia.

During the light-middleweight contest, Colon appeared to be struck in the back of the head on several occasions and Williams was deducted a point for illegal blows.

Colon was later docked two points for a low blow and was knocked down in the ninth. Believing the fight was over, Colon’s corner team removed his gloves and he was disqualified.

His parents filed a lawsuit seeking more than $50m (£37m) in damages against the ringside doctor and promoters connected with the fight.

That lawsuit remains unsettled.

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