Yan Diomandé’s goal secured a narrow 1-0 win for Real Madrid against Villarreal, leaving them six points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, despite Vinícius Júnior being dismissed for pulling an opponent’s hair. Vinícius came off the bench and found the net, but the goal was ruled out before a VAR review showed him tugging Nathan […]
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Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was dismissed after celebrating his goal in Thursday’s 3-1 Nations League loss to Austria by pretending to fire a weapon with the corner flag. Abu Farchi headed in an equaliser in the 55th minute after Romano Schmid’s penalty had given Austria the advantage before the interval at the Raiffeisen Arena […]
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Before kick-off at O’Learys – the pool, darts, bowling and karaoke venue where Hibs supporters had gathered – the fans would have gladly accepted a goalless draw. Belgian Pro League club Gent presented a serious challenge. Rik de Mil’s energetic team had made an unbeaten start to the season and overcame Gothenburg to reach this […]
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Gianni Infantino is reportedly trying to weaken the alliance between European and North American football officials seeking his removal. His planned appearance at a youth tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend is viewed as another attempt to retain his position as Fifa president. Infantino is expected to attend the U14 Boys Challenge organised by […]
Continue ReadingPaul Lambert thinks his former side Celtic are “nowhere near the required standard” without additional reinforcements – but has cautioned against “overreacting”. Forward Camilo Duran remains the only summer arrival so far for the Scottish title holders, while midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has put pen to paper on a new contract after a short-term deal last […]
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