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Fox Sports
3 months ago
English Premier League

Premier League news: Ange Postecoglou receives yellow card for sideline clash video, Spurs vs Bournemouth, Shaun Cooper

Ange Postecoglou received a yellow card after getting involved in a heated clash with Bournemouth's backroom staff.
The incident occurred when a Tottenham substitute tried to play on with a knee injury, despite Postecoglou and his staff urging him to receive treatment. [ more ]
Chelsea
ESPN.com
3 months ago
Chelsea

Poch: Chelsea's ill-discipline due to inexperience

Chelsea's league-high tally of 56 yellow cards can be attributed to a lack of experience, manager Mauricio Pochettino said ahead of a Premier League game against Crystal Palace for which key players Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer have been suspended.
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea's league-high 56 bookings not down to indiscipline, claims Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino has denied Chelsea have a discipline problem despite racking up the most yellow cards in the Premier League and having Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer suspended for Wednesday's match at home to Crystal Palace.
Soccer News
4 months ago
Chelsea

Mauricio Pochettino not concerned by Chelsea's disciplinary record - Soccer News

Mauricio Pochettino refused to accept a lack of discipline is responsible for Chelsea's unwelcome position as the Premier League team with the most yellow cards this season.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Ancelotti: 'Ball was out' on De Bruyne equalizer

Carlo Ancelotti criticised referee Artur Soares Dias after Real Madrid's 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday, saying City's equaliser shouldn't have stood.Kevin De Bruyne levelled for City in the 67th minute at the Santiago Bernabeu -- after Vinicius Junior had put Madrid ahead with a stunning goal in the first half -- to leave the tie open ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on May 17.
- Kirkland: Haaland held in check in first Madrid test The Italian coach said he'd seen TV images which showed that the ball had gone out of play on the near touchline, seconds before De Bruyne's goal.
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4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Block's Decentralized Bitcoin Exchange tbDEX Goes Live In Africa

TBD's tbDEX protocol aims to bridge traditional financial systems with decentralized technology.
tbDEX enables trust-based transactions without intermediaries, allowing for seamless value exchange. [ more ]
France news
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

France maintain perfect record with win over Gibraltar

Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe scored for France in their 3-0 victory over Gibraltar in European Championship qualifying.Giroud netted after only three minutes but a penalty from Mbappe just before half-time was the only other chance that the World Cup finalists converted before a late own goal from Aymen Mouelhi as France maintained their 100 per cent record in Group B. In Group C, Ukraine fought back from 2-0 down to beat North Macedonia 3-2 and claim their first victory.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

England survive scare to make Women's Six Nations history in front of record crowd

England completed a famous grand slam with a 38-33 victory over France but were saved by the bell in front of a world-record 58,498 crowd at Twickenham.Initially rising to the occasion of setting a new highest attendance for the women's game, surpassing the 42,579 seen for last autumn's World Cup final in Auckland, the Red Roses ran amok to build a 33-0 interval lead.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
France news

George Turner highlights difference in Scotland squad after Six Nations start

George Turner believes Scotland are ready to flourish now that they have learned to focus on sustained improvement instead of dwelling on their victories.Many players have spoken recently of a mentality shift whereby the Scots are looking to build genuine consistency rather than simply basking in the after-glow of any wins that come along.
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www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
France news

Equal prize money at men's and women's World Cups is a must, says FIFPRO

Equal prize money at the 2026 and 2027 men's and women's World Cups has to happen no matter what, according to world players' union FIFPRO.Gianni Infantino, the president of football's global governing body FIFA which organises the tournaments, said in March it was his ambition for there to be equal prize money after this summer's Women's World Cup.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Xabi Alonso happy and proud as Leverkusen boss haunts Bayern with huge Bundesliga win - Soccer News

Xabi Alonso said it was an "incredible" thrill to beat Bayern Munich as the Bayer Leverkusen boss enhanced his growing reputation with Sunday's victory.Former Bayern midfielder Alonso, who won three Bundesliga titles in a three-year spell with the Bavarians, has turned his hand to coaching since 2017 and dealt his old team a huge blow to their hopes of an 11th successive championship.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Julian Nagelsmann pleased with Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over PSG despite conceding plenty of chances

As fate would have, just as it was in the 2020 Champions League final in Lisbon, Portugal, Kingsley Coman scored the lone goal in Bayern Munich 's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first league of the competitions round of 16 tie.It was a finely-take, half volley finish in the 53rd minute to make the difference, and out of respect for his former side, Coman refused to celebrate in front of the home fans at the Parc des Princes.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Brazzo hails Bayern Munich, Julian Nagelsmann after 1-0 win over PSG in Paris

Julian Nagelsmann has experimented with using a back three system in recent weeks, and it's yet to backfire on him.With Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16, they took their win streak across all competitions to four matches and Nagelsmann again chose to deploy a back three system.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Juventus vs. Nantes match preview: Time, TV schedule, and how to watch the Europa League

It couldn't be more simple for Juventus on Thursday night.At least on paper, that is.What happens on the field is, as we've come to know with Juve, a completely different matter entirely.With the 1-1 draw last Thursday in Turin, Juventus' Europa League situation is simple - you beat Nantes in France and you're into the round of 16.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'End of Conte's Spurs tenure surely a formality'

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium


Last updated on .From the section Tottenham
When the final whistle sounded in the goalless draw that confirmed Tottenham Hotspur's exit at the last-16 stage of the Champions League, every sight and sound screamed the beginning of the end of manager Antonio Conte's 16-month reign.
BBC Sport
10 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ajax's Berghuis banned for 'throwing punch' at fan

Ajax's Steven Berghuis has been banned for the first three games of 2023-24 after a clash with an FC Twente fan.A video of the incident shows the midfielder appearing to throw a punch at a fan in front of Ajax's team bus after a 3-1 defeat on the final day of the season.Ajax finished third in the Eredivisie and missed out on the Champions League for the first time since 2009.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

WSL relegation fight goes to wire as West Ham beat Leicester

West Ham won their first Women's Super League match of the year thanks to a Sophie Howard own goal and Dagny Brynjarsdottir's penalty.Leicester City's failure to win means WSL survival goes down to the final day with just two points separating the Foxes from bottom-side Reading.Leicester were reduced to 10 players in added time when Ruby Mace was shown a second yellow card.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Klopp will pay FA fine if it goes to 'good cause'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has suggested he will only pay his £75,000 Football Association fine if the money goes to "a good cause".The German said he would "like to know" and "if it does, I'm happy to pay it.If it doesn't, we need to talk again".Klopp received the fine and a two-match ban for comments about referee Paul Tierney after a 4-3 win over Tottenham.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Both Leeds and Newcastle left nursing regrets'

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer


Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Sam Allardyce might have had trouble deciding if his glass is half full or half empty when he settled his nerves after a pulsating introduction to Elland Road's fevered atmosphere as Leeds United manager.Do not mistake pulsating for quality because there was precious little of that commodity on show as Leeds went ahead then looked to have turned potential victory into defeat before snatching a late equaliser in the 2-2 draw against Newcastle United.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Klopp regrets headlines created by Tierney remarks

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he regrets the headlines created by his comments about referee Paul Tierney after Sunday's 4-3 win over Tottenham.Klopp said Tierney appears to have something "against" his team after he was shown a yellow card for celebrating in front of the fourth official.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

I don't know what Tierney has against us - Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says referee Paul Tierney appears to have something "against" his team after a remarkable ending to their 4-3 win over Tottenham.Diogo Jota scored an injury-time winner for the Reds just 99 seconds after Richarlison made it 3-3 - with Liverpool having led 3-0 inside 15 minutes.
Black & White & Read All Over
10 months ago
Juventus

Juventus 1 - Udinese 0: Initial reaction and random observations

After two absolute duds against Empoli and Milan, one had to wonder what Juventus were going to bring to the table in Sunday night's season finale against Udinese.That's mainly because there was actually something to play for at the Dacia Arena, with scoreboard watching for those of us sitting in front of laptop screens almost as constant as what was happening on the field in Udine.
Black & White & Read All Over
11 months ago
Juventus

Allegri: Juventus need to improve concentration and determination

An unbalanced Juventus side with no striking options looked even more toothless than they have in recent weeks in a 1-0 defeat at Inter Milan to exit the Coppa Italia at the semi-final stage.The defeat at the San Siro is now four losses in their last seven games in all competitions, and what looked like a strong close to a miserable season is faltering rapidly.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Juventus

Freiburg 0-2 Juventus (0-3 agg): Vlahovic and Chiesa on target as Bianconeri reach quarter-finals - Soccer News

Dusan Vlahovic and Federico Chiesa scored as Juventus saw off 10-man Freiburg to reach the Europa League quarter-finals, winning 2-0 in Germany to claim a 3-0 aggregate triumph.Having established a slender lead in the Turin first leg, Juventus saw a Vlahovic effort disallowed for offside in Thursday's rematch before Manuel Gulde was dismissed for blocking a shot with an outstretched arm.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Juventus 1 - Fiorentina 0: Initial reaction and random observations

So, let me pose a question to the masses: To whom do we attribute the fact that the final minutes of Juventus' matchup against Fiorentina on Sunday evening ended up being so nervy in the final minutes?Is it the VAR room full of folks who now rely on the slimmest of margins thanks to the technology at hand?
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Allegri bemoans Juventus sitting back after scoring early

Juventus were made to pay for falling asleep after scoring early in the game against Nantes in their Europa League playoff first leg in Turin on Thursday night.The final score of 1-1 did not quite reflect the balance of play, but as we all know, that is exactly how football goes.Dusan Vlahovic had put the home side after a strong start, finishing off a delightful move between Angel di Maria and Federico Chiesa.
Black & White & Read All Over
1 year ago
Juventus

Juventus 0 - Roma 1: Initial reaction and random observations

When Maurizio Sarri was manager of Juventus a few years back, he liked to talk about how sometimes a moment or two of brilliance was able to overcome the otherwise not very appealing performance his team put out there.We saw it a good number of times during that 2019-20 campaign before and after lockdown and it's why Juve was able to hold on to win the title that season.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Arsenal

Roma fans condemned for harassing UEL final ref

AS Roma fans have been condemned by the body responsible for match officials in England after videos showed them harassing Europa League final referee Anthony Taylor at Budapest Airport following their defeat to Sevilla on Wednesday.Videos posted on social media Thursday showed outraged Roma supporters directing insults and throwing a chair in Taylor's direction as he and his family were escorted by airport security.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Chelsea

Mourinho confronts ref in car park after final loss

Roma manager Jose Mourinho was seen confronting referee Anthony Taylor in the car park following his side's defeat in the Europa League final on Wednesday.Mourinho suffered his first loss in seven European finals after Sevilla defeated the Italian side on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Real Madrid

As 15-year-old Lamine Yamal makes history, Barcelona get back on track over hapless Betis

5:04 PM ET



Sam MarsdenBarcelona correspondent



Barcelona took another step towards a first LaLiga title since 2019 as they thumped 10-man Real Betis 4-0 at Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday.Andreas Christensen headed Barca into a 14th-minute lead before Betis were reduced to 10 men just after the half hour mark when Edgar Gonzalez was sent off for two bookings.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
France news

Luke Cowan-Dickie's Montpellier move still on, insists Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Exeter boss Rob Baxter has dismissed reports that England hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to French champions Montpellier is under threat.Cowan-Dickie has been sidelined by an ankle injury since early January, while he is also understood to be suffering from some nerve issues in his neck.It has been suggested that 29-year-old Cowan-Dickie missed a recent medical in France, riling Montpellier chiefs, who have also signed his Exeter and England colleague Sam Simmonds for next season.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

What is the policy?': Ten Hag questions referee and VAR for Casemiro red card

Erik ten Hag branded the officiating during Manchester United's goalless draw with Southampton as inconsistent after Casemiro was sent off early on in the contest, which subsequently means the midfielder missing four domestic matches.Anthony Taylor made the decisions after being requested by the VAR to check the pitchside monitor having initially given Casemiro a yellow for a challenge on Carlos Alcaraz.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester City

Pep Guardiola accuses referees of double standards over time-wasting

Pep Guardiola has accused referees of double standards, saying Ederson was penalised for time-wasting during Manchester City's win at Arsenal whereas the thousand million teams that do the same at the Etihad Stadium have no action taken against them.In City's victory at Arsenal last month the champions' goalkeeper was booked in the first half for not resuming play fast enough.
www.independent.co.uk
11 months ago
UK news

Ex-civil service boss laments gotcha' response to ministerial code breaches

The former head of the civil service said one problem with the ministerial code is that any potential breach is treated as a gotcha moment.Sir Gus O'Donnell, who was cabinet secretary between 2005 and 2011, declined to say whether Home Secretary Suella Braverman broke the code over her handling of a speeding offence.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Failsafe is failing' - Naismith losing faith in VAR

Hearts interim manager Steven Naismith believes faith in the video referee assistant system is being lost because the "failsafe is failing".Peter Haring's red card at St Mirren was checked by VAR but downgraded this week to a caution after Hearts' appeal."The decision is made but we have the failsafe that hopefully gets the big decisions right.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Paris Saint-Germain

Mourinho wears wire in match due to 'worst ref'

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho stole a move straight out of the pages of a spy novel when he wore a wire on the touchline during his team's 1-1 draw at Monza in Serie A on Wednesday, which he said was to protect himself from the match officials.Mourinho, who is no stranger to clashes with referees, tore into Daniele Chiffi after the game, describing the 38-year-old official as "the worst I've ever encountered."
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Chelsea

Mourinho wears wire in match due to 'worst ref'

AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho stole a move straight out of the pages of a spy novel when he wore a wire on the touchline during his team's 1-1 draw at Monza in Serie A on Wednesday, which he said was to protect himself from the match officials.Mourinho, who is no stranger to clashes with referees, tore into Daniele Chiffi after the game, describing the 38-year-old official as "the worst I've ever encountered."
www.90min.com
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Arsenal 2-0 Bayern Munich (Agg. 2-1): Player ratings as Gunners complete UWCL comeback

Arsenal are into the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League for the first time in 10 years thanks to a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday night.The Gunners had first half goals from Frida Maanum and Stina Blackstenius, as well as a monstrous collective effort over the 90 minutes, to thank for overturning a 1-0 aggregate deficit from the first leg.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Inter advance after goalless draw at Porto

Inter Milan moved into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2011 as they eliminated Porto in their last-16 tie.Porto had a good chance early on but Andre Onana made a fine save to keep out Mateus Uribe's 25-yard strike.Mehdi Taremi hit the post and then the crossbar in injury time for Porto but Inter managed to hold on.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Arsenal vs. Manchester City - Football Match Report - February 15, 2023 - ESPN

Manchester City overtook Arsenal to go top of the Premier League after Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland scored second-half goals to give the champions a 3-1 win in a thrilling contest at the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday.Grealish capped a superb team move with a low deflected finish past the grasp of Aaron Ramsdale in the 72nd minute before Haaland converted 10 minutes later to seal the win and strike a significant blow in a battle between the Premier League's top two.
BBC Sport
11 months ago
London

Arsenal win to consolidate top-three spot in WSL

Caitlin Foord marked her full return from injury with two goals in a comfortable victory over Everton to boost Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.Everton went down to 10 players in the second half when Aggie Beever-Jones was sent off for a challenge on Lia Walti, who was stretchered off.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Bristol enjoy seven-try success over Harlequins

Bristol swept aside Harlequins 51-26 with a seven-try display at Ashton Gate to keep their top-four hopes alive.Harry Thacker, Gabriel Ibitoye and Semi Radradra propelled Bears into a 31-12 half-time lead, with Jack Kenningham and Josh Bassett responding.Kenningham got a second to give Quins hope, but Charles Piutau and Harry Randall took the hosts past 50 points.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

In-form London Irish hold off Sale fightback

London Irish survived second-half pressure to see off Sale Sharks and seal their fifth win in six games.Irish raced into a 22-3 lead after tries by Hugh O'Sullivan, Agustin Creevy and Lucio Cinti.But Sale fought back to reduce the gap to only four points before losing second-row Cobus Wiese to injury.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Peterborough United 0-0 Charlton Athletic

Knight was dismissed by referee Andrew Kitchen in the 54th minute after kicking out at Charlton forward Jesurun Rak-Sakyi as the pair clashed on the floor.Rak-Sakyi was hugely fortunate not to follow Knight down the tunnel, escaping with a yellow card for lashing out at Knight in retaliation.Another Peterborough player, Jack Taylor, was also booked for an initial foul on Rak-Sakyi which sparked the incident.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Sale fight back to upset league leaders Saracens

Sale Sharks fought back to claim a bonus-point win in beating 14-man Premiership leaders Saracens.After two Alex Goode penalties, Alex Lewington's try extended the visitors' lead, while Theo Dan also scored.Joe Carpenter touched down twice either side of Sam James as Sale responded.Jono Ross kept up Sale's resurgence before Kapeli Pifeleti hit back, but Sarries had Robin Hislop sent off for a high tackle on Carpenter and Jean-Luc du Preez made Sharks' advantage count.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
London

Liverpool and Chelsea struggle to goalless draw

By Phil McNulty Chief football writer


Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Liverpool and Chelsea laid their respective Premier League struggles bare for all to see in a bitterly disappointing stalemate at Anfield.Chelsea had an early Kai Havertz strike ruled out for offside by VAR and there was also a lively debut as a second-half substitute for £89m new boy Mykhailo Mudryk, while Liverpool keeper Alisson saved well from another new Chelsea signing, defender Benoit Badiashile.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
FC Barcelona

Source: Rapids suspend Alves in gambling probe

The Colorado Rapids suspended winger Max Alves on Wednesday in connection with alleged unlawful sports gambling, a source with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.The Rapids released a statement announcing a player had been suspended, but did not identify him: "We are aware of the reports regarding a Colorado Rapids player in connection with unlawful sports gambling.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
FC Barcelona

LAFC vs. Philadelphia Union - Football Match Report - May 2, 2023 - ESPN

LAFC is returning to the CONCACAF Champions League final after beating the Philadelphia Union 3-0 on Tuesday night at BMO Stadium to advance from the semifinals 4-1 on aggregate.The defending MLS Cup champions held a narrow advantage coming into match after scoring an away goal in the 1-1 draw in Philadelphia on April 26, and they ended up running away with the second leg with goals from Timothy Tillman, Kwadwo Opoku and Denis Bouanga.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
FC Barcelona

Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid - Football Match Report - May 2, 2023 - ESPN

Second-placed Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 defeat at Real Sociedad in LaLiga after being reduced to 10 men when defender Dani Carvajal was sent off early in the second half on Tuesday.The result gives leaders Barcelona the chance to clinch their 27th LaLiga title with a win in their next game at city rivals Espanyol on May 14.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
FC Barcelona

Klopp reveals what referee said in confrontation

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed the comment referee Paul Tierney made to him as he was booked for his celebration in his side's thrilling 4-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday.Liverpool threw away an early three-goal lead against Spurs, culminating when Richarlison netted a stoppage-time equaliser.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Vini Jr.: Refs aren't punishing opponents for fouls

Vinicius Junior said referees are failing to adequately punish opponents for fouling him, after the winger scored -- but was also yellow carded himself -- in Real Madrid's 3-1 comeback win over Espanyol in LaLiga.Espanyol went ahead through Joselu in the eighth minute at the Bernabeu on Saturday, before Vinicius equalised and Eder Militao's header put Madrid in front, before substitute Marco Asensio scored a third goal in added time.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Internazionale vs. FC Porto - Football Match Report - February 22, 2023 - ESPN

Substitute Romelu Lukaku volleyed an 86th-minute winner to earn Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Porto in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie on Wednesday.Alessandro Bastoni was close to giving Inter the lead in first-half stoppage time, but his downward header was expertly saved by Porto keeper Diogo Costa.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti hails star Brazilian duo for CdR triumph

Carlo Ancelotti praised Vinicius Junior as "unstoppable" and Rodrygo Goes as "spectacular" after the two Brazilian forwards combined to give Real Madrid a 2-1 Copa del Rey final win over Osasuna on Saturday.Rodrygo scored after just two minutes at the La Cartuja stadium in Seville -- Vinicius providing the assist -- and again in the second half following another Vinicius run, after Lucas Torro had levelled for Osasuna with an hour played.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Klopp: Ref's response to Reds' revelry 'not OK'

3:18 PM ET



Mark OgdenSenior Writer, ESPN FC



Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has risked a Football Association investigation into his comments about referee Paul Tierney after accusing the official of saying something "that is not ok" when issuing a yellow card for his celebrations after Diogo Jota's 94th minute winner in a 4-3 Anfield victory against Tottenham Hotspur.
ESPN.com
11 months ago
Arsenal

Ancelotti: Vinicius unfairly punished by LaLiga refs

Carlo Ancelotti said referees have been too quick to book Vinicius Junior after the Brazil forward picked up his 10th yellow card of the league season in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Almeria on Saturday.Karim Benzema scored a hat trick at the Santiago Bernabeu -- Vinicius providing the assist for his opener -- and Rodrygo Goes added a fourth as Madrid bounced back from their midweek defeat at Girona by the same scoreline.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Italian player sent off for urinating next to pitch

Former Juventus striker Cristian Bunino was left red-faced and with a red card after being caught urinating on the side of the pitch before coming on for Serie C side Lecco.Bunino was about to be introduced as a substitute in the 76th minute of the Group A match at Piacenza when Mother Nature called and he opted to discreetly relieve himself.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

FC Porto vs. Internazionale - Football Match Report - March 14, 2023 - ESPN

Inter Milan reached the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in more than a decade after surviving a late barrage of pressure at Porto to escape with a 0-0 draw which took them through 1-0 on aggregate on Tuesday.It was a disappointing night for the home fans at a sold-out Dragao stadium as the Portuguese champions tried in vain to wipe out the narrow deficit from the first leg in Italy.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur vs. AC Milan - Football Match Report - March 8, 2023 - ESPN

AC Milan secured a spot in the Champions League quarterfinals after holding a lackustre Tottenham at bay to go through 1-0 on aggregate following a goalless draw in Wednesday's round-of-16 second leg at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Trailing 1-0 from the first leg in Italy, Tottenham offered precious little to suggest they could turn the tie around, despite having manager Antonio Conte back on the sideline following his recovery from gallbladder surgery.
Los Angeles Times
11 months ago
Los Angeles Rams

LAFC makes history by advancing to CONCACAF Champions League final

(George Walker IV / Associated Press)

LAFC has proved itself to be the best team in MLS.Now it gets another chance to see how it measures up against the best in Mexico.A 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Union on Tuesday night in the second leg of the teams' CONCACAF Champions League semifinal series gave LAFC a 4-1 aggregate victory and a spot in the tournament final against the winner of the other semifinal matchup between Liga MX clubs Tigres UANL and Club León.
www.90min.com
11 months ago
Real Madrid

Real Sociedad 2-0 Real Madrid: Player ratings as Los Blancos' limp title defence continues

Real Madrid could be stripped of their current label as the champions of Spain by the end of next week after falling to defeat at Real Sociedad.The ten men of Los Blancos were poor throughout in the Basque country and now sit 14 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona with only five games to go.They could also be overtaken by city rivals Atletico Madrid should they win their game in hand.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid - Football Match Report - January 26, 2023 - ESPN

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored in extra time as Real Madrid fought back to beat local rivals Atletico 3-1 on Thursday and reach the Copa del Rey semifinals.Forward Alvaro Morata, a former Real academy player, put Atletico ahead with a close-range strike in the 19th minute and Real substitute Rodrygo equalised in the 79th with a delightful goal, dribbling past three defenders before finishing well.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Real Madrid

Simeone blames ref's 'decisions' for Madrid loss

Diego Simeone blamed the referee's decision to send off defender Stefan Savic for Atletico Madrid's 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in their Copa del Rey quarterfinal on Thursday.Alvaro Morata put Atletico 1-0 up in the 19th minute of the derby at the Santiago Bernabeu before Rodrygo Goes equalised late in the second half to take the game to extra time.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Penalty gives Wolfsburg narrow win over PSG

Two-time champions Wolfsburg came away with a narrow victory over Paris St-Germain who had a player sent off in the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final.Elisa de Almeida was cautioned for dissent in the first half before being shown a second yellow card when she was penalised for handball in the box.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

VAR steals the show in Bayern Munich's 2-1 loss to Leverkusen

Referee Tobias Stieler had himself a day in Bayer Leverkusen's 2-1 victory over defending title holders Bayern Munich.He refereed the first half with a gentle touch, letting players play for the most part through some tough challenges.In the second half, he seemed determined to give Leverkusen winger Amine Adli a yellow card.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

PSG manager Christophe Galtier reveals their game plan was to play defensively vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich got the better of Paris Saint-Germain, winning 1-0 in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 thanks to a second half goal from Kingsley Coman, who used to play for the Parisians earlier in his career.Of course, Bayern were perhaps beneficiaries to Kylian Mbappe only being able to play a matter of twenty or so minutes as he'd been working his way back from a hamstring injury, but Bayern still did their part to keep both Neymar Jr and Lionel Messi at bay.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Tobias Welz explains decision to send off Bayern Munich's Dayot Upamecano vs. Borussia Monchengladbach

Dayot Upamecano's red card in the eighth minute of Bayern Munich 's 3-2 loss at Borussia Monchengladbach was the real turning point in the match and a point of a high controversy.He was ruled to have brought down Gladbach's Alassane Pléa as Bayern's last man back in retreat, but replays seemed to suggest that there was very minimal contact from Upamecano on his French compatriot.
Bavarian Football Works
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Noussair Mazraoui, Sadio Mane resume team training for Bayern Munich

There's good news on the injury front for Bayern Munich!Both Sadio Mane and Noussair Mazraoui resumed team training for Die Roten earlier today (Thursday) for the first time since recovering from their respective injury and health problems.Mane had been sidelined ever since sustaining a knee injury during Bayern's 6-1 win over Werder Bremen back in the beginning of November that prevented him from going to the World Cup in Qatar with Senegal while Mazraoui had been suffering from a bout of pericarditis ever since returning from the World Cup with Morocco.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Bayern Munich

Mainz 0-4 Bayern Munich: Choupo-Moting stars as Bundesliga champions cruise into quarter-finals - Soccer News

Bayern Munich returned to winnings ways after reaching the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals as Eric Choupo-Moting scored one and assisted another in a 4-0 victory at Mainz.Julian Nagelsmann's side are just a point clear at the Bundesliga summit after three successive 1-1 draws, but they ended their winless run with a dominant showing at MEWA Arena on Wednesday.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Fiery Fulham must fix ill-discipline as Aleksandar Mitrovic faces lengthy ban for referee shove

I n the time it takes to boil a kettle, Fulham went from potential FA Cup semi-finalists to boiling over, with Aleksandar Mitrovic, unsurprisingly, the man to flick the switch.Sunday was supposed to be the club's grand day out their first FA Cup quarter-final since 2010.But no sooner were they setting their sights on a Wembley showdown with Brighton, than they were two men down three if you include manager Marco Silva and heading out at the hands of United.
Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago
Manchester United

Rashford: It feels like a loss

Marcus Rashford's incredible form continued at the Nou Camp this evening with him scoring Manchester United's equalising goal before setting up the second to put us 2-1 ahead.However, Barcelona came back and equalised, leaving Rashford in his interview describing the post-match feeling as though we've lost.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

David De Gea hits out at scheduling as Manchester United lose ground on Arsenal in title race

Until Michael Olise's stunning free-kick shocked Erik ten Hag's side, the trip to the Emirates Stadium felt like a title-decider.United were on course to go second in the League and move six points behind the leaders and a win at the Emirates would have seen them close the gap to three.Still, despite bossing much of the game at Selhurst Park, Olise stepped up to leave United in disbelief.
Republik Of Mancunia: A Manchester United Blog
1 year ago
Manchester United

CONFIRMED LINE-UP: Real Betis vs United

Manchester United take on Real Betis is the second leg of the Europa League round of 16 this evening.Having won 4-1 at Old Trafford last week, we are in a strong position, but Erik ten Hag has shown he isn't too keen on rotating.Both Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro are one yellow card away from being suspended for the quarter-finals but the manager has already confirmed the duo will be playing.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

'It's very debatable': Ten Hag questions refereeing following Casemiro's red card video

Erik ten Hag described the red card to Manchester United midfielder Casemiro as 'very debatable', following his side's 0-0 Premier League draw against Southampton at Old Trafford.The = Brazilian was sent off in the first half, after making a sliding challenge on Carlos Alcaraz.Referee Anthony Taylor initially dished out a yellow card for the tackle, before the VAR ordered him pitchside, and after inspecting a replay, it became a red.
The Busby Babe
1 year ago
Manchester United

Player Ratings: Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle United

Player ratings for Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup Final.David De Gea - 7 Calm in goal, made a couple big saves when he had to, but not tested too often thankfully.Happy there's another medal for him, it's been too long.Diogo Dalot - 6 Shaky start, which came with a yellow card as well.
www.caughtoffside.com
1 year ago
Arsenal

One of Man United's most important players is now suspended for the Arsenal game

Manchester United will be without midfielder Casemiro this weekend for the big game against Arsenal after he picked up a yellow card against Crystal Palace this evening.The Brazil international has been superb for Man Utd this season, and would surely have been vital for them in such a big game coming up at the Emirates Stadium between two in-form sides.
www.standard.co.uk
1 year ago
Manchester United

Erik ten Hag reminds Arsenal Manchester United already beat them without Casemiro

Casemiro is out of the game at Emirates Stadium after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season during United's 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night.Ten Hag is remaining upbeat ahead of the match with Arsenal, though, taking heart from United's win over the Gunners back in September.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

We have to learn': Ten Hag criticises Manchester United after Palace draw

Erik ten Hag said Manchester United have to learn how to be more ruthless after missing out on the opportunity to move ahead of Manchester City in the Premier League table and to within six points of the leaders, Arsenal.A brilliant free-kick from Crystal Palace's Michael Olise in the final minute of normal time cancelled out Bruno Fernandes' goal for United and denied Ten Hag a 10th straight victory in all competitions.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

Football Daily | The sights, the smells, the songs and the craic of football. Oh, and VAR

There are many reasons why, as kids, we fell in love with the absolute mess we know as football.The sights, the smells, the songs, the crowd, the craic, the personalities, the needle, the routine, the incredible skill, the dazzling ineptitude, the drama, the suspense, the speed, the sense of occasion, the sense of belonging, the community, the explosions of emotion.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Brooks replaced for VAR for Liverpool v Everton

John Brooks has been replaced as the VAR operator for Liverpool's game against Everton on Monday and Arsenal's game with Manchester City on Wednesday.Brooks made a mistake when he was in charge of VAR for Brighton's 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday.Brighton had a goal disallowed for offside after the VAR guidelines were wrongly drawn.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester United

Manchester United hold firm to beat Crystal Palace after Casemiro sees red

Manchester United's first Premier League victory in three matches came at the cost of Casemiro's 71st-minute red card for wrapping his hands around Will Hughes's neck.On Friday Erik ten Hag admitted that losing his midfield general would be a seismic blow so a three-game suspension will be particularly challenging for United.
Old Trafford Faithful
1 year ago
Manchester United

Confirmed MUFC XI vs Crystal Palace (Premier League away, 2022/23) - Old Trafford Faithful

The confirmed MUFC XI for the away game vs Crystal Palace is now in... Manchester United Football Club have been on a tremendous run recently, with Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff deserving immense credit for that.Suddenly, United find themselves sort of in the conversation of the title race, though they have to keep racking up the victories and consolidate their place inside the top four first.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
FC Barcelona

Ten Hag: United to blame for late Palace leveller

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag bemoaned his side's wastefulness in front of goal against Crystal Palace as they dropped two key points in their 1-1 draw on Wednesday at Selhurst Park.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Man Utd's Casemiro suspended for Arsenal game

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will be suspended for Sunday's match at leaders Arsenal - and boss Erik ten Hag was trying to look for the positives."Last time we beat them without Casemiro, now we have to do the same," he said.The Gunners, eight points clear, have lost only once in the Premier League - September's 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford .
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

The night Gattuso clashed with 'Jaws' Jordan in Milan

Gennaro Gattuso had been spoiling for a fight all night.Peter Crouch was not built to react to the Milan midfielder's late lunges and provocation, Rafael van der Vaart and Steven Pienaar too amiable or astonished to respond to his antics, the officials seemingly unwilling to properly clamp down.However, in the Tottenham technical area stood a square-jawed, shaven-headed Scot, eyes burning, dentures grinding.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

3 Up & 2 Down: Manchester City 3-1 Aston Villa

Manchester City dispatched visitors Aston Villa 3-1 Sunday in front of a passionate Etihad crowd.The club wasted little time announcing their intentions by scoring three first-half goals en route to a comfortable thrashing of the Villans.Let's have a look at the trending storylines coming out of this one.
Independent
1 year ago
Manchester City

Pep Guardiola believes Man City are treated harshly by referees

Pep Guardiola feels his Manchester City side are being dealt with more harshly by referees than other teams.et the City manager will not complain to the Premier League having been angered by the recent charges imposed on the club by the competition for alleged breaches of financial rules.Guardiola revealed his frustration about officials as he prepared his side for the visit of Newcastle on Saturday.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Manchester City

Grealish and Haaland put Manchester City top of table at Arsenal's expense

It is threatening to become a Premier League truism.When Manchester City face Arsenal, they always win.But never in a meeting as loaded as this.City's 11th straight victory over Arsenal in the competition carried them above their opponents on goal difference at the top of the table, although they have played an extra game.
Bitter and Blue
1 year ago
Manchester City

3 Up & 2 Down: Manchester City 4-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City pulled it out of the fire against Tottenham Hotspur to defeat the Londoners 4-2.It was City's first win over Spurs since the 2021 League Cup final.Here's my look at what's trending after the match at the Etihad.3 Up
Winter Riyad - Our Algerian ace is back to his midseason form.Riyad has scored 5 goals in his last 4 appearances in all competitions.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Late Sawyers goal helps Cardiff beat Reading

Cardiff City's mini-revival under new boss Sabri Lamouchi continued thanks to a stoppage-time winner against Reading.A first home win since October lifts the Bluebirds five points clear of the Championship relegation zone.Reading remain 15th in the table but could have little complaint over the loss despite the timing of the goal.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

'Timely' Tavernier goal helps Rangers beat Livi

James Tavernier scored twice - including a "fantastic" and "timely" free-kick - to help Rangers earn a sixth straight Scottish Premiership win away at Livingston.Tavernier converted a first-half penalty, and then curled in from the edge of the box after Livingston were reduced to 10 men with 12 minutes left.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
New York Rangers

Rangers 1-2 Celtic: Scottish League Cup final as it happened

Sun 26 Feb 2023 12.14 ESTFirst published on Sun 26 Feb 2023 09.00 EST Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature And Ewan Murray was there to see it.It was appropriate that the two pieces of genuine quality in an instantly forgettable final were sufficient to win the League Cup for Celtic.
Soccer News
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Infantino says FIFA wants to do better on OneLove armband issue ahead of Womens World Cup - Soccer News

FIFA president Gianni Infantino committed to avoiding conflict over OneLove armbands at the Women's World Cup, promising to "have a position in place well before" the tournament begins.A number of national teams at the Qatar 2022 men's World Cup, including Denmark, England and Germany, were planning to support the campaign that promotes inclusivity and opposes all discrimination.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Spurs out of Champions League after Milan shutout

Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League campaign ended in bitterly disappointing fashion as they failed to overturn a first-leg deficit in the last 16 against AC Milan.Spurs paid the price for another passive start that allowed Milan to settle into their task - the misery complete when defender Cristian Romero was sent off late on after receiving a second yellow card for a wild late challenge on Theo Hernandez.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Darvel cup dream ends as Falkirk ease into quarters

Darvel could not repeat their Scottish Cup heroics as Falkirk put their sixth-tier hosts to the sword to book a place in the quarter-finals against Ayr.Two goals in two first-half minutes from Gary Oliver and Callumn Morrison put the League 1 club in a commanding position before a PJ Morrison own goal gave Aberdeen's conquerors hope.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ten-man Wolves pile pressure on Saints boss Jones

Ten-man Wolves ramped up the pressure on Southampton manager Nathan Jones as they fought back to claim a dramatic victory over the Premier League's bottom side at St Mary's.January signing Joao Gomes scored the winner on his debut for Julen Lopetegui's side, an hour after Mario Lemina had been dismissed with a second yellow card for dissent.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA fines Mexico Football Association $108K over homophobic chants at World Cup

FIFA has penalized the Mexican Football Association over homophobic chants used by the team's supporters in two World Cup matches last year."The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Mexican Football Association with a fine of [$108,000]," soccer's international governing body said in a statement Friday.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
UK politics

Learn this from the latest Boris Johnson scandal: never again should a PM appoint the BBC chair | Roger Bolton

Richard Sharp's BBC chairmanship hangs by a thread over the assistance he gave to Boris Johnson when the then prime minister found himself in personal financial difficulties, and Sharp's application to become BBC chair was approaching the final stages.On Monday the chair told staff that Our work at the BBC is rooted in trust, and that he looked forward to continuing our work together.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Clinical Hearts extend run to dump Hibs out of cup

Hearts' unbeaten Edinburgh derby run stretched to eight games as goals from Josh Ginnelly, Lawrence Shankland and Toby Sibbick dumped Hibernian out of the Scottish Cup in the fourth round.Lee Johnson's side dominated chunks of the game but could not capitalise, with goals either side of half time all but ending the tie before the late third.
BBC Sport
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Morelos double as Rangers rally to beat Kilmarnock

Alfredo Morelos inspired Rangers to victory at 10-man Kilmarnock as they staged another recovery to prevent further damage to their Scottish Premiership title hopes.The Colombia striker extended the lead after Danny Armstrong's red card, but Rangers endured a nervous finale after Joe Wright's brilliant volley.
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