MANCHESTER, England, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Manchester City said they were investigating a fan for alleged "racial gestures" made during Saturday's 2-1 derby defeat to Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium. Television images circulating on social media showed a City fan making a gesture in front of United's Brazilian midfielder Fred during the Premier League game.
Fulham had beaten Cardiff 2-0 at Craven Cottage earlier in JulyOnomah had their first effort on target, sliding in and forcing Alex Smithies into a fine sprawling save, before Cairney hit the outside of the post with an arcing strike from 25 yards. Those were warning signs for Cardiff, which they did not heed. Four minutes into the second half, Onomah picked up the ball with his back to goal on the edge of the penalty area, turned Marlon Pack and swivelled past Cardiff's static centre-backs, Sean Morrison and Curtis Nelson, before applying an assured low finish.
They have only managed eight top-half finishes since they last won the league in 1959. But unless they at least match last season's seventh place, it will be viewed by some as a disappointment. These are the aspirations that exist at Molineux now, even if a sober realism is also taking hold. Guo Guangchang has been described as the 'Warren Buffett of China' in the mediaFirst the good news for Wolves fans.
Middlesbrough vs Stoke City predictions for Friday's Championship tie at the Riverside. Both sides need a result in order to stay out of the bottom three. Read on for our free Championship predictions and betting tips.
Victory lifted City seven points above Leicester in the battle for runners-up spot behind runaway leaders Liverpool who remain 19 points clear before their clash with lowly West Ham United at Anfield on Monday. The only surprise was that it took so long for the deadlock to be broken in an absorbing clash at the King Power stadium.
Leicester can probably coast until the summer with their current squad then look to make some big signings there. Video - Guardiola tells journalists - 'I accept that I am a failure'00:34 Manchester City If City want to challenge for the Champions League, they probably need to make defensive signings.
GOAL! 1-1. Drilled home by Lukaku from 25 yards, a slight deflection off Umtiti which may have diverted the ball away from Neto. Superb play from Martinez in the build up, turning Umtiti and holding him off the ball before laying it to his strike partner. Martinez plays a lovely ball through to Lukaku down the inside right channel, Neto came out quickly and the big Belgian pushed the ball past him but out of play.
That was followed by a professional win over Gillingham in the FA Cup, but last weekend saw The Hammers return to their old ways as they lost at Sheffield United. This leaves them in a precarious 16th position in the Premier League, just a point outside the relegation zone.
Instead he would work with Pochettino and the rest of the recruitment staff to identify gaps in the market, players with value, and high upside. Players like Toby Alderweireld, Christian Eriksen, Dele Alli and others. Give young players like Alli and Harry Kane a chance and build from there. It was a structure that led to regular Champions League football, it took them all the way to the final, in many ways a truly remarkable feat when you consider that five years before reaching that showpiece they had to watch Tim Sherwood saluting Emmanuel Adebayor.
Having come into the group looking like having a reasonable chance of reaching the last 32, Rennes' performances in the Europa League have been highly disappointing. After 5 matches, the French outfit have just 1 point to their name and have now lost their last 4 games in the competition.
The 29-year-old forward's transfer remains subject to international clearance. Devi, who joins from Manipur Police Sports Club after trials in Glasgow last November, has scored more than 40 goals for her country. To play my football in Europe with one of the biggest clubs in the world is something I could never have dreamed of," she told the club website (www.
We’re confident that both teams will score on Saturday and we have predicted a final scoreline of 2-1 in favour of VVV. The hosts might not have as many points on the board as their guests but they have performed to a decent standard at home, which is more than can be said for Emmen who have only secured one point on the road. Neither side have looked good at the back in recent weeks but both teams have been scoring on a regular basis which should make for an entertaining ninety minutes.
This is your dream and all that and I’m happy for you. It was dramatic, I didn’t sleep through, I was very happy that finally we got the deal done. Ighalo has been in China since leaving Watford in 2017, having scored 39 goals in 99 matches for the Hornets. Odion Ighalo celebrates scoring for WatfordReuters With Marcus Rashford out injured for several months, the 30-year-old will be tasked with leading the line for United and trying to get them a top-four place in the Premier League.
Sabitzer fired the German side in front with a low shot from about 20 metres after 10 minutes and they never looked back, pinning the visitors, who were without injured strikers Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, in their own half. Leipzig's captain was given far too much space in the 21st to head home Angelino's cross at the near post after Serge Aurier's poor clearance, as the Spurs' players heads started to drop.
The 1990 semi-final in Turin is a real case in point. Check out how many empty seats there are - Just 4,000 England fans were there, compared to 40,000 supporting West Germany. If you’re too young to know that Germany were called West Germany at the time there’s another huge change you can look into. Oh and this game was before the backpass rule. Got to be one of the best rule changes we’ve ever had.
Actually over 4.5 goals is just a safe bet in case Frankfurt does not score but while playing here at Bayern in the league a couple of weeks ago they conceded 5 goals all by themselves as the score was 3-0 by half-time just that early in the 2nd half one of their defenders scored a brace following two corner kicks to make it 3-2 and Bayern scored two more goals till the end, this despite the fact that Frankfurt tried to play really defensive minded here they were easily broken time after time.
Done deals: All the Premier League ins and outs Transfer deadline day - as it happened All the deadline day deals across Europe's biggest leagues Estimated net spend figures from Transfermarkt ) ARSENAL The names "Pablo Mari" and "Cedric Soares" are not ones which will have Arsenal fans falling of their chairs, but they do seem like logical signings.
But ultimately Edouard's thoroughbred status was reaffirmed with his goals and assist for Forrest. Even a glaring miss for a hat-trick could not take the shine off. We need to go into survival mode' - reactionHamilton assistant Guillaume Beuzelin: "Again we have zero points, but for 75 minutes we competed well.
Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam predictions for Sunday's match in the Eredivisie. Ajax look to continue where they left off in 2019 with another convincing victory as they take on mid-table side Sparta Rotterdam this Sunday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
For the New York Times, Rory Smith interviewed Romelu Lukaku about playing in Italy with Inter, racism and why he left Manchester United. RETRO CORNER It being this festive time of year, what better way to celebrate than with a compilation of goals from Antonio di Natale – or Tony Christmas, to you. Cut yourself a thick slice of Panettone and enjoy.
Footballers, like the rest of us, are fallible: they peak and they trough, they have good days and bad days and, also like the rest of us, could do with a little cajoling or scolding now and again. It has become fashionable to condescend the concept of passion, or 'pashun', but commitment to a team, its aim and its ambition represent one of those intangibles that can provide marginal advantages at the elite level.
Another aspect to highlight is the elevated cost which has increased since the renovations were announced," added the statement. The works were also supposed to have been completed by 2017 but will not even be finished by the time the club celebrates its centenary (in 2023). To conclude, this will be a hugely botched job, paid for by the citizens of Vigo.
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Leipzig were in the third tier of German football five years ago and are only playing their second season of Champions League football. Benfica, who needed to win, had a two-goal lead going into the 90th minute. But Emil Forsberg scored twice - including a 96th-minute equaliser - to send the hosts through. Portugal midfielder Pizzi had opened the scoring for the visitors, who have never won a Champions League match in Germany in 12 attempts.
The extraordinary ten minutes before half-time today might start to make Guardiola believe he’s jinxed when facing Tottenham. Hugo Lloris was a yard off his line when Ilkay Gundogan struck his penalty; that’s clear grounds for it to be retaken, and the frustration was compounded when Lloris, after pushing Gundogan’s shot away to his left, seemed to clearly foul Raheem Sterling as the two went for the loose ball.
Closest rivals Inter Milan, who only trail by two points, have the chance to overtake them earlier in the day when they travel to Lecce. It may put the pressure on Maurizio Sarri's team when Parma come to town. The underdogs are chasing European football in what has been an impressive season for them.
Posted at 90'+8' Foul by Tom Lockyer (Charlton Athletic). Posted at 90'+8' Duane Holmes (Derby County) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 90'+8' Attempt saved. Jason Knight (Derby County) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Morgan Whittaker.
Posted at 84' Çaglar Söyüncü (Leicester City) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 84' Foul by Keinan Davis (Aston Villa). SubstitutionPosted at 83' Substitution, Leicester City. Nampalys Mendy replaces Wilfred Ndidi. Posted at 83' Foul by Wilfred Ndidi (Leicester City). Posted at 83' Marvelous Nakamba (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Posted at 82' Corner, Leicester City.
Keciorengucu are just an average team with no high ambitions because lets face it they don't have the quality to fight for that promotion neither they are play off material according to me. They are at the 10th place so far with 35 points and I think that is the realistic way around mid table. They are in poor shape with no won at the last 7 games. Bursaspor on the other hand are a team that doesn't belong here for sure and have to get back at the elite and they are in a good way. They are currently at the 3rd spot with only 1 point less then 2nd placed team of Erzurum but it is important to say that the Federation punished them with -3 points so from now on if they want to get back to the elite like an express train they have to won every match.
The heart rate tends to rise quite sharply in those situations!Most awkward post-match interviewEvery one, every week. It's the hardest part of any match day. You've just done a full commentary (alone if it's for a regular Match of the Day), then rudely and stressfully barged through the crowds before hurtling around the touchline to get to the interview area (often a "cupboard"). You're then faced with a head coach whose own adrenaline and emotions are high, and must quickly process what you've just watched and somehow form coherent and relevant questions about it.
There's no disputing there's more mettle about Real Madrid this term, as demonstrated by how they battled on to force an injury time equaliser against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday (1-1). Los Blancos have lost just one of their 16 La Liga matches and will travel to Camp Nou brimming with confidence after winning eight and drawing three of their last 11 games in all competitions.
Juventus have two straight away losses. Juventus have nine wins in 10 Coppa Italia matches. AC Milan have three wins in four Coppa Italia home matches. AC Milan have not lost in their last seven home matches. Juventus have nine straight wins over AC Milan. AC Milan hosts Juventus in the Coppa Italia semi final and the key focus going to this game will be on the two sides’ losses in their Serie A outings ahead of this game.
Even Arsenal tried it, although the reality was always that Messi needs to be somewhere where he does not feel out of his comfort zone. Offers have arrived from everywhere, from China to the United States, where a consortium has considered the ambitious possibility of putting Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi together in the same team in a few years' time. So how can they guarantee keeping him happy?Fundamentally Barcelona need to strengthen their side, and quickly, not just to keep Messi happy but also if they want to remain competitive on all fronts.
Full TimePosted at 90'+3' Second Half ends, Partick Thistle 1, Celtic 2. Goal!Posted at 90'+3' Goal! Partick Thistle 1, Celtic 2. Stuart Bannigan (Partick Thistle) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom right corner. BookingPosted at 90'+2' Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul. Posted at 90'+2' Penalty conceded by Jeremie Frimpong (Celtic) after a foul in the penalty area.
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Den Haag and Waalwijk will face each other in the upcoming match in the Eredivisie. Den Haag this season have the following results: 3W, 4D and 11L. Meanwhile Waalwijk have 3W, 2D and 13L. This season both these teams are usually playing attacking football in the league and their matches are often high scoring.
Preston would be going head to head with West Bromwich Albion in Championship this Monday evening. Preston have had two defeat in a row, and it looks really bad for them. But both came away from home. Preston are unbeaten in nine games this season, however, there not much threat to them other than West Bromwich Albion right now. And the league leaders West Bromwich can stay top with a win to their name. This match between this two is a win draw win for the visiting team West Bromwich because they have the quality and their playing style is better to that of Preston.
Another match from Spain Primera for this weekend and this one is from Catalonia. So, Barcelona is need to win in this match, but that will not be easy to do, against very good Getafe. Team from Madrid is playing probably the best football in history of the club, because they are on fantastic third position. Not so long ago, they are beat at home and Valencia 3-0. I'm pretty sure that Getafe will score from counter attack, at least one goal on Nou Camp stadium, and rest will do the home team - Barcelona. Odds are great on this option.
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But athletes who can prove they are untainted by the doping scandal will be able to compete under a neutral flag. So they can compete as a neutral team in Qatar?Yes, as it stands. If they qualify, a team representing Russia cannot participate," said Jonathan Taylor, chair of Wada's compliance review committee. But if there is a mechanism put in place, then they can apply to participate on a neutral basis, not as representatives of Russia.
These two sides have been almost the exact opposite in terms of form this season. Perth were only able to find one win in their opening seven games but then turned things around with five wins in a row. The faith showed by Tony Popovic in his players has been repaid with some tremendous performances in recent weeks.
Slavia Mozyr is the favorite playing Rukh Brest away at their stadium. Slavia Mozyr just recently has beaten BATE Borisov 1-0 last Wednesday at home for the Belarusian Cup. In my opinion is quite strange that they seem to be underrated by the bookies at the odds 2.05 as their true odds should be 1.87. And on the other hand, Rukh Brest is overrated by the bookies 3.6 and lower. Fair odds for them would be 4.86. So we can see some value at Slavia Mozyr playing a overrated underdog at home. My bet is 1, Slavia Mozyr to win.
Scholl, the substitute who almost won it for Bayern, cracked when he reached the door of the team coach. He put his hands over his face and started to shout. S**t, this is unbelievable! This is unbelievable! I should have won this!” A few journalists approached Scholl, who elaborated on his frustration at not scoring a second goal.
