Reuters A player in the Norwegian fifth division has been sent off for protesting against being awarded a penalty. Talat Abunima was playing for Sandved against Ild when he went down in the penalty area. He told the local newspaper Sandnesposten: “I went past an Ild player and then tripped over my own feet....
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Lukas Podolski confirms move from Köln to Arsenal in the summer
Marcus Christenson The Germany striker Lukas Podolski has agreed to move from Köln to Arsenal in the summer. Photograph: Thomas Bohlen/Reuters Lukas Podolski has agreed to join Arsenal for the start of the 2012-13 season, leaving FC Köln with one year remaining on his contract. The Germany international, who has been linked with a...
Pep Guardiola concedes title to Real Madrid and focuses on Chelsea
Agencies Pep Guardiola watched his side’s 55-game unbeaten home run come to an end against Real Madrid. Photograph: Sergio Carmona/Reuters The Barcelona coach, Pep Guardiola, has conceded the La Liga title to Real Madrid after Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at the Camp Nou. Cristiano Ronaldo scored the decisive goal after 73 minutes to give Madrid...
Barcelona’s title hopes hinge on clásico triumph, admits Xavi
Reuters Barcelona’s midfielder Xavi believes it is all or nothing for his side against Real Madrid. Photograph: Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty Images Barcelona‘s chances of retaining their La Liga crown rely on them beating the leaders Real Madrid in el clásico at the Camp Nou on Saturday, their midfielder Xavi has said. José Mourinho’s Real hold...
Felix Brych to referee Chelsea v Barcelona in the Champions League
James Callow Felix Brych, left, in discussion with Köln’s forward Lukas Podolski, who was struck by a coin while playing against Mainz. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters The German referee Felix Brych will take charge of Chelsea‘s Champions League semi-final first leg at Stamford Bridge. The 36-year-old, who has a doctorate in law, also officiated Chelsea’s...
Brandao’s extra-time winner gives Marseille French League Cup glory
Reuters Marseille celebrate their third successive French League Cup victory. Photograph: Benoit Tessier/Reuters An extra-time goal by the Brazilian Brandao gave Marseille a 1-0 victory over Lyon on Saturday and a third successive French League Cup. Brandao, who came on as a late substitute in a drab final at the Stade de France, scored...
Chelsea may have to play crocked John Terry, says Roberto Di Matteo
Kevin McCarra Chelsea’s John Terry has two cracked ribs and will not play against Wigan Athletic on Saturday. Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters Roberto Di Matteo has admitted that he faces an anxious wait over John Terry‘s fitness but Chelsea‘s interim manager hinted that he may be forced to risk the defender at a critical time...
Referee from Chelsea’s 2009 home tie with Barcelona still given abuse
Sachin Nakrani Chelsea’s Michael Ballack shouts after the referee Tom Henning Ovrebo rules out a penalty against Barcelona in 2009. Photograph: Eddie Keogh/Reuters Tom Henning Ovrebo, the Norwegian referee widely criticised for the manner in which he handled Chelsea’s Champions League semi-final second leg with Barcelona three years ago, has revealed he still receives...
Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao | La Liga match report
Reuters Barcelona’s Lionel Messi carves his way through the Athletic Bilbao defence during his side’s 2-0 victory Photograph: Gustau Nacarino/REUTERS Andrés Iniesta and a penalty by Lionel Messi gave Barcelona victory over the side they will play in the Copa del Rey final in May and kept the Spanish champions in touch within six...
Villarreal 1-1 Real Madrid | La Liga match report
Reuters Real Madrid’s Iker Casillas is unable to keep out a shot by the Villarreal midfielder Marcos Senna. Photograph: Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP/Getty Images Real Madrid conceded a late free kick to draw for the second time in four days as they were held 1-1 at struggling Villarreal, leaving the La Liga leaders six points clear...