Author: Agence France-Presse - AFP
Paris Saint-Germain rallied from behind to preserve their unbeaten Ligue 1 run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Monaco on Wednesday, but the win was marred by a gruesome injury to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian international required 10 staples after suffering deep lacerations on the right side of his face in a collision with Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, whose studs caused the injury. “I don’t know if the referee was badly positioned, but VAR needed to intervene. You have to protect the players,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “To not give a red in a situation like that is a…
Paris Saint-Germain rallied from behind to preserve their unbeaten Ligue 1 run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Monaco on Wednesday, but the win was marred by a gruesome injury to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian international required 10 staples after suffering deep lacerations on the right side of his face in a collision with Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, whose studs caused the injury. “I don’t know if the referee was badly positioned, but VAR needed to intervene. You have to protect the players,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “To not give a red in a situation like that is a…
Paris Saint-Germain rallied from behind to preserve their unbeaten Ligue 1 run with a commanding 4-2 victory over Monaco on Wednesday, but the win was marred by a gruesome injury to goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The Italian international required 10 staples after suffering deep lacerations on the right side of his face in a collision with Monaco defender Wilfried Singo, whose studs caused the injury. “I don’t know if the referee was badly positioned, but VAR needed to intervene. You have to protect the players,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “To not give a red in a situation like that is a…
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior starred as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday in Doha, adding another trophy to the Spanish giants’ collection. Mbappe, returning to the lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in last week’s Champions League win against Atalanta, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a close-range strike following a brilliant assist from Vinicius. Rodrygo doubled Madrid’s lead early in the second half with a curling effort from the edge of the area. The goal stood after the referee consulted the pitchside monitor, despite…
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior starred as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday in Doha, adding another trophy to the Spanish giants’ collection. Mbappe, returning to the lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in last week’s Champions League win against Atalanta, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a close-range strike following a brilliant assist from Vinicius. Rodrygo doubled Madrid’s lead early in the second half with a curling effort from the edge of the area. The goal stood after the referee consulted the pitchside monitor, despite…
Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior starred as Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday in Doha, adding another trophy to the Spanish giants’ collection. Mbappe, returning to the lineup after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in last week’s Champions League win against Atalanta, broke the deadlock in the 37th minute with a close-range strike following a brilliant assist from Vinicius. Rodrygo doubled Madrid’s lead early in the second half with a curling effort from the edge of the area. The goal stood after the referee consulted the pitchside monitor, despite…
The Football Association has dismissed Tottenham’s appeal to reduce Rodrigo Bentancur’s seven-match suspension for an alleged racist comment made toward teammate Son Heung-min, the organization confirmed Tuesday. The Uruguay midfielder received the suspension, covering domestic matches, from an independent commission on Nov. 18, with the Spurs signaling their intent to appeal. The FA confirmed an appeal board upheld the decision, meaning Bentancur will serve the remainder of his ban, including missing upcoming matches against Manchester United in the League Cup and Liverpool in the Premier League. “This appeal was dismissed following a hearing, and the seven-match suspension remains as ordered…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the Women’s Player of the Year award for the second time. The honor follows Vinicius’ second-place finish in the Ballon d’Or two months ago – a ceremony Real Madrid notably skipped after learning Manchester City midfielder Rodri would win the trophy. This time, the 24-year-old Brazilian was present to accept the award, as he is currently in Qatar with Real Madrid ahead of their Intercontinental Cup final against Mexico’s Pachuca on Wednesday. “Thank you…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the Women’s Player of the Year award for the second time. The honor follows Vinicius’ second-place finish in the Ballon d’Or two months ago – a ceremony Real Madrid notably skipped after learning Manchester City midfielder Rodri would win the trophy. This time, the 24-year-old Brazilian was present to accept the award, as he is currently in Qatar with Real Madrid ahead of their Intercontinental Cup final against Mexico’s Pachuca on Wednesday. “Thank you…
Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior was crowned FIFA Best Men’s Player of the Year at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmati claimed the Women’s Player of the Year award for the second time. The honor follows Vinicius’ second-place finish in the Ballon d’Or two months ago – a ceremony Real Madrid notably skipped after learning Manchester City midfielder Rodri would win the trophy. This time, the 24-year-old Brazilian was present to accept the award, as he is currently in Qatar with Real Madrid ahead of their Intercontinental Cup final against Mexico’s Pachuca on Wednesday. “Thank you…