Why Lionel Messi escaped punishment despite videos showing his confrontation with referees
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[ad_1] Here’s why Lionel Messi will not face punishment after Inter Miami’s 3-0 MLS season opener loss to LAFC, despite viral videos showing him confronting referees. Lionel Messi caused a bit of a stir after Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) season opener on Sunday. A video […]
Prestianni punished by UEFA ahead of Real Madrid UCL clash after racism allegation involving Vinicius
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[ad_1] Gianluca Prestianni has been punished by UEFA ahead of Benfica’s Champions League match at the Bernabeu against the Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe had earlier said that Prestianni should not be playing in the UCL. UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni for one match after the Argentine winger was accused of directing a racist […]
Man United manager Carrick hails goalscorer Sesko but reserves special praise for this player: ‘It was an exempalary performance’
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[ad_1] Michael Carrick praised lone goalscorer Benjamin Sesko after Manchester United’s victory over Everton, but reserved special praise for this footballer. Lone goalscorer Benjamin Sesko was not the only player interim manager Michael Carrick hailed in the media after a 1-0 win over Everton in the English Premier League on Monday, but goalkeeper Senne Lammens […]
FIFA World Cup matches in Mexico questioned after violence post El Mencho’s death: ‘Can they assure safety?’
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[ad_1] Violence has erupted in Mexico after the death of cartel boss El Mencho, forcing football matches to be postponed and raising safety concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mexico, along with the USA and Canada, is hosting the marquee tournament and violence has erupted close to the host city. Mexico is set […]
Tottenham vs Arsenal LIVE Score: Arsenal aim to return to winning ways after back-to-back draws
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[ad_1] Tottenham vs Arsenal LIVE Score: Tottenham Hotspur host Premier League leaders Arsenal on Matchday 27 in the second ‘North London Derby’ of the season. Mikel Arteta’s side enter the contest with a slender two-point lead over title rivals Manchester City. Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal LIVE Score: Arsenal will be hoping to hold on to […]
Lionel Messi back to Barcelona? Club presidential candidate Victor Font promises legend’s return
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[ad_1] Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has promised to bring Lionel Messi back to the club for a proper farewell in front of fans. He even proposed Honorary President role ahead of the March elections. Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font has revealed his plan to bring Lionel Messi back to the club if he wins […]
ISL crisis averted after Kerala Blasters locked out of home ground hours before Mumbai City clash
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[ad_1] Kerala Blasters FC avoided a last-minute stadium crisis ahead of their ISL clash against Mumbai City FC on Sunday. There was a rent dispute between KBFC and GCDA, which owns the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi, which is the home ground of the ISL team. The Indian Super League (ISL) avoided a fresh […]
Kerala Blasters’ first ISL 2025-26 home match in doubt after Kochi stadium row forces media to vacate press room
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[ad_1] In another embarrassing episode for the Indian football, the media personnel were forced to vacate the press room in the Kochi stadium due to rent dispute between Kerala Blasters and the stadium authorities. The Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26 match between Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in […]
Vinicius Junior and Prestianni row exposes deeper racism concerns in Argentina football and culture
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[ad_1] Gianluca Prestianni’s alleged racial abuse of Vinicius Junior may not be a one-off incident but a symptom of a deeper malaise in Argentina’s culture. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior was again at the centre of a disparaging racist abuse scandal after Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni allegedly called him a “monkey” during the Champions League playoff between […]
Benfica fan makes ‘monkey gestures’ against Real Madrid players as Prestianni defends Vinicius’ accusation: ‘…threats received from players’
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[ad_1] Gianluca Prestianni has defended himself after being accused of racism by Vinicius Junior, while a Benfica fan has been caught racially abusing Real Madrid players during the Champions League clash. Vinicius Junior was allegedly racially abused not only by Gianluca Prestianni but also by sections of the crowd during Real Madrid’s Champions League match […]