Tag: Football
Euro 2028: How losing home nations and Ireland could still qualify through bizarre UEFA loophole | Football News
Some high-ranking UEFA officials have concerns over a suggestion that England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland might still be allowed to play in Euro 2028 even if they have been knocked out in qualifying. The five countries are expected to be confirmed a week today as joint hosts for the tournament, with 2028 bid…
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South Asians in Football Weekly: Hamza Choudhury’s dream week, Danny Batth makes Norwich debut, Aqsa Mushtaq set for OFI Crete move | Football News
The latest edition of South Asians in Football Weekly is out after another fantastic week for the community in the ‘Beautiful Game’… Hamza Choudhury enjoyed a dream week for Leicester City, signing a new deal before playing at Anfield – and then rounding off the week by wearing the captain’s armband for the Foxes on…
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Luis Diaz VAR error: Liverpool demand thorough and transparent review | Football News
Liverpool want a transparent and thorough investigation into the procedural failings that saw Luis Diaz’s goal incorrectly ruled out at Tottenham on Saturday. Sky Sports News understands the club do not want to single out an official and have taken umbrage with PGMOL’s framing of events as “a significant human error”, which unfairly pits an…
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Antony: Manchester United player could return against Galatasaray on Tuesday, says Erik ten Hag | Football News
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag confirmed Antony could return in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Galatasaray amid police inquiries into allegations of abuse against him. The 23-year-old was given a leave of absence by the club last month to deal with the allegations that the winger has always denied. Antony returned to the UK…
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Liverpool VAR controversy: Dermot Gallagher left ‘stunned’ by ‘very bad mistake’ on Luis Diaz goal | Football News
In an extended Ref Watch, Dermot Gallagher looked back at a dismal weekend for VAR in the Premier League, with a particular focus on a goal for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz which was incorrectly ruled out for offside. Jurgen Klopp’s side were taking on Tottenham on Saturday. The game was level at 0-0, with Diaz played…
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Roy Keane: Man accused of headbutting Sky Sports pundit at Emirates Stadium bailed until late October | Football News
A 42-year-old man accused of headbutting Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane has had his police bail extended until late October. He is accused of assault causing actual bodily harm over a confrontation with Keane at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday, September 3. Footage was posted on social media of fellow Sky Sports pundit Micah Richards…
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Bradley Lowery: Man, 31, charged with public order offence after image allegedly mocked at match | Football News
A 31-year-old man has been charged with a public order offence after an image of a six-year-old Sunderland fan who died of cancer, was displayed at a football match. Dale Houghton, from Rotherham, will appear before Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning in connection to the incident, which took place at the Championship match between…
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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says women’s game not having goal-line technology or VAR is ’embarrassing’ after Guro Reiten denied goal | Football News
Emma Hayes says it is “ludicrous” and “embarrassing” that goal-line technology and VAR are not in the women’s game after Chelsea’s Guro Reiten was denied a goal against Tottenham after the ball clearly crossed the line. Reiten bundled the ball over the line in the 2-1 victory for the WSL champions but the on-pitch officials…
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Filipinas lose big to Japan to end Asian Games football campaign
Philippine women’s football team in the Asian Games. –PWNT/PFF The Philippine women’s football team saw its Hangzhou Asian Games women’s football campaign come to an end with a harsh 8-1 quarterfinal loss to Japan amid rainy conditions on Saturday at Wenzhou Sports Center Stadium. Reduced to 10 players after the dismissal of team captain Hali…
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North Korea scores big win over South Korea in Asian Games football
North Korea’s players celebrate a goal in the women’s football quarter-final match between South Korea and North Korea during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Wenzhou, China’s eastern Zhejiang province on September 30, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) HANGZHOU, China–North Korea struck three late goals to secure a 4-1 win over neighbor South…
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