Skip to main content

Marc-Andre ter Stegen plans to speak with Hansi Flick if he feels pleased about Barcelona's comeback.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen, the Barcelona goalkeeper, appears to be nearing the end of his recovery after damaging ligaments in his knee in September. After an operation and six months of recuperation, ter Stegen just resumed training with the rest of the club, raising the issue of whether he will play again this summer. The 32-year-old is the club captain and has been the undisputed number one for some time, but after a lengthy injury and with Barcelona in the midst of the title race, the Copa del Rey final, and the Champions League, there are understandable doubts about whether it is the right time to change goalkeepers. Furthermore, Barcelona is yet to taste loss since adding Wojciech Szczesny as an injury replacement. Despite a rocky start, the Polish veteran has performed admirably. "Only one goalkeeper can play," ter Stegen told Sport, laughing, after the 'Gentleman's Day' award ceremony. He went on to say he will talk to manager Hansi Flick about a possi...
Post a Comment

Four Real Madrid players face a UEFA ban ahead of the Arsenal clash.


Four of Real Madrid's top stars face potential UEFA suspensions for "indecent conduct" ahead of their Champions League match against Arsenal on April 8.

A UEFA investigation into the post-match conduct of four of Real Madrid's most prominent players has hampered the club's preparations for the first leg of its Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal.

Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Ceballos are all facing disciplinary action following the events surrounding their last-16 shootout victory over Atlético Madrid on March 12.

Last Thursday, UEFA stated that its Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector had opened an investigation into allegations of "indecent conduct" by the four, all of whom face potential bans that would knock them out of the match at the Emirates on April 8.


Multiple outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport and Le Figaro, have accused the four players of indulging in inappropriate celebrations near the Metropolitano Stadium, where Atlético fans had gathered.

The most serious charge involves Antonio Rüdiger, who was caught on camera making a throat-slitting gesture. Kylian Mbappé is believed to have made an obscene gesture, and Vinicius Junior was involved in several verbal spats with home fans before and after the game.

Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo were apparently dancing on the pitch to celebrate, which Atlético authorities thought offensive.

Atletico Madrid is thought to have submitted four video footage to UEFA to buttress their argument, with insiders close to the process indicating that a decision could come soon. If UEFA's investigator recommends sanctions, the players may face suspensions for the quarter-finals against Arsenal.

On Thursday, UEFA released the following statement: "A UEFA Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate allegations of indecent conduct by Real Madrid CF players (Antonio Rüdiger, Kylian Mbappé, Daniel Ceballos Fernández and Vinícius Júnior) during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 match between Club Atlético de Madrid and Real Madrid CF on 12 March 2025".


Neither UEFA nor Real Madrid have responded, but Spanish and French press reports imply the club may challenge any potential restrictions.

The timeliness of UEFA's verdict is expected to be critical. Any suspensions for Mbappé or Vinicius, both joint top scorers in this season's Champions League, would substantially change the tone of the game, hopefully in Arsenal's favor.
Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

🇩🇪 Adeyemi and Juventus agree on conditions as the deal develops.

According to rumors, Karim Adeyemi has reached an agreement in principle with Juventus and is currently awaiting further talks with Borussia Dortmund. The Bianconeri have begun to move forward in the transfer market after selling Dean Huijsen to Bournemouth and Matias Soule to Roma, and are preparing to make a serious bid for Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners. The team is also looking for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo. Juventus is in the early stages of their new project under Thiago Motta, and there are still a few concerns to overcome before the 2024-25 season, such as the future of star winger Federico Chiesa, who could move to the Premier League. Adeyemi has agreed to an agreement with Juventus . Page 14 of today's Tuttosport reports that Juventus is currently working on final contract details after reaching an agreement in principle with Adeyemi, who has approved a five-year contract worth roughly €3.5 million net per season with add-ons. Once the Bianconeri have finalised the ...
Post a Comment
Read more

Bompastor expressed excitement for Chelsea's next game against Manchester City, stating that it will be a wonderful match.

Chelsea's head coach, Sonia Bompastor, says her team is excited to play Barclays Women's Super League title rivals Manchester City this weekend. On Saturday evening, the Blues will host The Citizens at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea manager Bompastor stressed the importance of the game during the pre-match news conference, adding that her team is excited to put themselves to the test against Manchester City. "It's obviously an important game against a very good team," Bompastor explained. "There will be two fantastic teams with a nice dynamic and good outcomes, so we are looking forward to it and are really excited. "My role as a manager is to ensure that the players have the appropriate game plan for tomorrow. We practiced this morning, and I believe everything is crystal clear in each player's head. We feel prepared, even if we anticipate a difficult game. Manchester City is doing well and has excellent players, but it will be a wonderful game for eve...
Post a Comment
Read more

Thierry Henry was denied a joyful homecoming as France was defeated by gold medal winners Spain.

Exactly 36 years after Vinnie Jones, Dave Beasant, Lawrie Sanchez, and others ripped up the rulebook to propel Bobby Gould's Wimbledon to a storied FA Cup victory, Thierry Henry's France fell agonisingly short of capturing an emotional Olympic gold medal in front of a sold-out Parc des Princes in Paris. Henry, who gave his young French team the nickname the 'Crazy Ones' due to their fun-loving nature, won nearly everything as a player, and despite the stars appearing to align for a historic gold medal on home turf, the Arsenal legend was overshadowed by Santi Denia's slick Spaniards in a dramatic 5-3 extra-time defeat. Sergio Camello of Rayo Vallecano was their unexpected late nemesis, dunking French goalkeeper Guillaume Restes with 100 minutes on the clock to startle a stunned capacity crowd. And he delivered a virtual carbon copy of that finish with the game's final kick, charging in on goal as the French flung bodies forward to slot past Restes and cruelly ...
Post a Comment
Read more