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Atletico Down Osasuna In Tense Liga Clash

29Sep

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Atletico Down Osasuna In Tense Liga Clash

Atletico Madrid backed up their impressive derby victory over Real Madrid at the weekend with a 2-0 win at Osasuna in La Liga on Thursday. The three points took Diego Simeone's side up to fifth place, six points behind surprise leaders Girona with a game in hand. "In the first half we were better, we controlled the game better, but in the second I think that fatigue made us lose strength," said Simeone. Atletico dominated the opening period and deservedly took the lead in the 20th minute thanks to a left-footed drive from French international Antoine Griezmann. Osasuna battled hard in the second half and thought they had equalised when David Garcia headed home in the 75th minute. However, the goal was ruled out and Osasuna coach Jagoba Arrasate was sent off for protesti...

South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

6Dec

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South Korea Coach,Bento Resigns After World Cup Exit

Paulo Bento announced he would not be staying on as coach of South Korea after they were eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Brazil on Monday. "Now I need to think about the future, but I will not be with the Korea team. I am going to rest and then see," the 53-year-old former Portugal coach said after the loss in the last 16. "I have just told the players and the president of the national federation. Bento took over following the 2018 World Cup, succeeding Shin Tae-yong. In Qatar, he led South Korea to the knockout round for the first time since 2010 with a last-gasp win over Portugal in their final group game. However, they were outclassed by Brazil as they found themselves four goals down before half-time at Doha's Stadium 974, althoug...

Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

24Nov

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Ronaldo Banned And Fined Over Everton Fan Clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for two matches and fined Sh7.4 million (£50,000) for hitting a mobile phone out of a teenage fan's hand at Everton, the Football Association said Wednesday. Ronaldo, now a free agent following his release by Manchester United on Tuesday, was involved in a flare-up with a 14-year-old boy following the Red Devils 1-0 loss away to Everton in the Premier League at Goodison Park on April 9. He was cautioned by Merseyside Police, while the FA also charged the Portugal forward with improper conduct. Now an independent panel has handed down a suspension and a fine. The ban will be transferred when Ronaldo joins a new club in any country, but does not apply in the ongoing World Cup in Qatar, where the 37-year-old is set to feature on Thursday ...

NFL Star Richard Sherman arrested as he was Threatening to Kill Himself

15Jul

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NFL Star Richard Sherman arrested as he was Threatening to Kill Himself

A 911 caller says Richard Sherman drank two bottles of hard alcohol and was threatening to kill himself before he was arrested on Wednesday ... new police audio, obtained TMZ Sports, reveals. In the call, which was 4 minutes in length, a woman who ID'ed herself as Sherman's wife told dispatch the NFL star was "drunk and belligerent and threatening to kill himself." The woman was frantic -- breathing heavily and speaking quickly -- and was pleading for dispatch to send officers to her home in Washington right away. "I need officers here now!" the woman can be heard saying on the call. "He's trying to leave now. In the house, he was being aggressive. He was wrestling with my uncle. He's threatening to kill himself. He has sent text messages to people saying h...