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LISBON, Portugal (AP) – Jose Mourinho claimed he was called a traitor “50 times” by a rival manager after he was sent off in the final minute of Sunday’s frenetic O Clasico between bitter rivals Benfica and Porto.Mourinho, the 63-year-old manager, magnet of controversy In soccer, he was shown a red card in the 90th minute of a 2-2 draw in the Portuguese league, and Benfica’s manager said after the match that he had been sanctioned for kicking the ball toward Porto’s substitute bench.In a quote published in Portuguese daily A Bora, Mourinho said that was not his intention.”I keep…
A violent brawl broke out during the final in Brazil, with European football icon Hulk punching an opponent in a disturbing scene, resulting in 23 players being sent off.07:43, March 9, 2026Updated March 9, 2026 07:43Cruzeiro and Atlético Mineiro players get into a huge scuffle as they exchange punches and kicks (Image: X)Cruzeiro’s title-clinching victory over Atlético Mineiro descended into brawling chaos within Brazil. Cruzeiro won 1-0 in the violent Campeonato Mineiro final.The game was stopped for more than 10 minutes, with 30 seconds left in stoppage time.A clash between Atlético goalkeeper Ederson and Everson sparked an unpleasant scene. The…
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq head coach Graham Arnold has issued an urgent plea to soccer’s international governing body to postpone the team’s intercontinental qualifiers. world cup Because of the disruption caused by escalation iran war.Iraq faces major logistical problems ahead of a winner-take-all playoff against either Suriname or Bolivia, scheduled for March 31 in Monterrey, Mexico. Due to the escalating conflict, Iraq’s airspace is closed until April 1st, and Arnold’s team, made up mainly of players from the domestic league, will not be able to fully assemble.Players have not secured visas Missing a playoff tournament in Mexico due to foreign…
Manager Jos Mourinho has set the record straight after being called a “traitor” during the heated 2-2 draw between Benfica and FC Porto, claiming the accusations were an attack on his professionalism.The veteran manager, who was in charge of Porto before taking charge of Benfica, was sent off in the second half after authorities determined he kicked the ball towards Porto’s bench. Mourinho said after the match that the situation escalated after Porto manager Lucho Gonzlez repeatedly insulted him in the tunnel.Mourinho said at the post-match press conference: “Porto’s bench players, who were also sent off, called me a traitor…
Lamine Yamal continues to attract attention both on and off the pitch, and one of the memorabilia of his historic debut for FC Barcelona is currently worth more than 100,000 euros.Widely regarded as one of the most exciting talents in world football, the young star impressed fans once again with a stunning goal against Athletic Club at Saint Mams Stadium. But while his performances continue to make headlines, unusual stories involving Collector are also gaining attention.Yamal made his debut for Barcelona’s first team on 29 April 2023 against Real Betis.At the time, he was only 15 years, 9 months and…
Sergiño Dest is likely to miss this month’s pre-World Cup friendlies against Belgium and Portugal due to a foot injury.Dest injured against PSV Eindhoven Saturday’s Dutch league vs. AZ Alkmaarhe fell and grabbed his left hamstring. The 25-year-old defender needed help leaving the field.”A medical examination on Sunday revealed that PSV will not be able to use Sergiño Dest at his disposal for the foreseeable future,” the team said in a statement. statementdescribes the disease as an injury to the thigh. “At this point, it is difficult to predict exactly how long Dest will be out of action.”The American organizers…
Xavi Herndez has revealed that Lionel Messi was close to returning to FC Barcelona in 2023, but claimed that club president Joan Laporta ultimately blocked the move.In an interview with La Vanguardia newspaper, the former Barcelona manager said the club has already made great strides towards Messi’s return after the Argentina star won the 2022 World Cup. According to Xavi, negotiations with Messi began in January 2023 and lasted several months.”We signed a contract with Leo, but the president withdrew the contract,” Xavi said, adding that Messi had expressed excitement at the possibility of returning to the club where he…
CINCINNATI (AP) — Luca Gavran’s shutout and Daniel Saloy’s goal late in the second half helped Toronto FC beat FC Cincinnati 1-0 on Sunday night.Saloy scored the only goal in the 86th minute off an assist from Richie Larrier, and Gavran made two saves in Toronto’s shutout victory (1-2-0).It was Saloy’s first goal with Toronto after spending the previous nine seasons with Sporting Kansas City. This was his 54th goal in 245 appearances. Laryea’s first assist of the season gave him 15 points in 160 career games.Gavran earned his first shutout of the season and third in his 19-year career,…
WCristiano Ronaldo has built one of the most impressive scoring records in soccer history over a professional career spanning over 20 years of play, goals and talent. In fact, the Portuguese is 35 goals away from reaching 1,000 goals (965), making him the only player to reach this milestone. But within this extraordinary record is a strange statistic that never ceases to amaze fans. That is, “El Bicho” has never scored a goal in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup.CR7 aims to reverse World Cup ‘curse’The Portugal captain has appeared in five World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018…
CRangers’ tense quarter-final loss to Celtic in the Scottish Cup sparked chaos at Ibrox Stadium, with fans from both teams storming the pitch and forcing police intervention to restore order. Celtic won 4-2 on penalties after 120 minutes of a goalless draw, but the match was marred by the ugly scenes that followed. After Celtic won on penalties, supporters rushed onto the field in celebration, but the stewards were unable to stop them. Rangers fans followed suit from the other side, and before stewards and police could set up a barrier, missiles were fired and minor clashes broke out.”The Scottish…