Lawrence Dallaglio to auction World Cup medal after bankruptcy
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal and other career memorabilia after being declared bankrupt.
The story, neutrally told
Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt. BBC NewsN “Former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio is set to sell his 2003 Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt.” Read at BBC News ↗ Sky NewsN “Lawrence Dallaglio is selling off his Rugby World Cup winner's medal after being declared bankrupt last year following a divorce.” Read at Sky News ↗ The 54-year-old has put a number of items from his career up for auction, including medals, trophies and caps. BBC NewsN “The 54-year-old has put a number of items from his illustrious career up for auction including medals, trophies and caps.” Read at BBC News ↗ The World Cup medal is expected to raise between £50,000 and £80,000, and the whole collection is estimated at £180,000. BBC NewsN “The World Cup medal is expected to raise between £50,000 and £80,000 while in total the collection has an estimated value of £180,000.” Read at BBC News ↗
Other lots include a British and Irish Lions cap, his 1993 World Cup Sevens winner's medal and a 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal. BBC NewsN “Other items up for sale include a British and Irish Lions cap, his 1993 World Cup Sevens winner's medal and a 2003 Six Nations Championship winner's medal.” Read at BBC News ↗ Sky News says the bankruptcy was declared last year and followed a divorce. Sky NewsN “after being declared bankrupt last year following a divorce” Read at Sky News ↗ On The High Performance podcast earlier this month, Dallaglio said he was made bankrupt as a result of getting divorced, and that he had financial problems and could have done things better. BBC NewsN “"As a result of getting divorced, I was made bankrupt.”“"I had some financial problems - I could've done things a lot better."” Read at BBC News ↗
He also said he sought therapy after his divorce and bankruptcy left him wallowing in "self-pity". BBC NewsN “He also said he sought therapy after his divorce and bankruptcy left him wallowing in "self-pity".” Read at BBC News ↗ The auction takes place at Budd's in Northamptonshire on 13 October. BBC NewsN “The auction at Budd's, external in Northamptonshire takes place on 13 October.” Read at BBC News ↗
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Centre2 outlets
- Framing
- Both outlets lead on the sale of the medal as a consequence of Dallaglio's bankruptcy. BBC gives a straightforward news report with auction details and Dallaglio's own words; Sky's headline stresses that he was 'forced' to sell.
- Emphasis
- BBC: auction estimates, the items on offer and Dallaglio's podcast comments. Sky: the link between the divorce, the bankruptcy and the sale.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Sky's coverage gives no auction details, values or Dallaglio's comments. BBC does not say when the bankruptcy was declared.
- Charged language
- “forced to sell”“illustrious career”
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What every side reports
- Lawrence Dallaglio is selling his Rugby World Cup winner's medal.
- He was declared bankrupt.
- The bankruptcy is linked to his divorce.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Dallaglio was 'forced' to sell
- Centre
- Sky's headline says he was 'forced to sell'. BBC says he is 'set to sell' and does not say he was compelled.
Lawrence Dallaglio person
Dallaglio has said publicly that his divorce led to his bankruptcy, and acknowledged he could have handled his finances better.
“"As a result of getting divorced, I was made bankrupt.” — BBC News
“"I had some financial problems - I could've done things a lot better."” — BBC News
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Centre2 articles
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Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
Neutral Factual report of the auction, with valuations and Dallaglio's own account of the bankruptcy.
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World Cup winner forced to sell medal following bankruptcy
Sympathetic Presents the sale as something he was compelled to do by bankruptcy after a divorce.
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- 29 Sep 09:28 First BBC NewsN Ex-England captain Dallaglio to sell World Cup winner's medal
- 29 Sep 11:57 +2h 28m Sky NewsN World Cup winner forced to sell medal following bankruptcy
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