La Liga referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero, who is considered one of the officials in Spain, has been at the centre of a storm over the last few days. Last weekend, Munuera Montero controversially sent off Jude Bellingham during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna, after which he was subjected […]
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Jude Bellingham red card referee under investigation
Real Madrid were up in arms last weekend at the decision of referee Jose Luis Munuera Montero to send off Jude Bellingham for dissent in the first half of their 1-1 draw against Osasuna at El Sadar. The English midfielder is reported to have said “f*** you” to the official, […]
RFEF considering replacing Referee chief as frustration grows: Three candidates named
Amid widespread frustration with the standard officiating in La Liga, the Head of the Referees Committee (CTA) Luis Medina Cantalejo could be facing the consequences. The majority of the clubs in La Liga have voiced their irritation either formally or informally, beyond the loud and indignant complaints from Real Madrid. […]
Real Madrid hold ‘cordial’ meeting with Referees Committee – ‘A climate of understanding’
Real Madrid have been irate in recent weeks about the officiating in La Liga, ramping up a campaign of vitriol against Spanish officials. However after a meeting with the Referees Committee (CTA), at least unofficially, the tension has been lowered between Los Blancos and the referees. General Manager Jose Angel […]
Meet Michael Noonan: The transition year student and gifted GAA player who made European history with Shamrock Rovers
The record-breaking Michael Noonan was back to school on Friday, with the morning after the night before bringing the 16-year-old to a world he will soon leave behind.
Michael Noonan hailed as ‘a throwback’ by delighted boss Stephen Bradley after historic debut
Stephen Bradley hailed the mentality of “throwback” Michael Noonan after the teenager wrote himself into the record books on his debut for the Hoops.
Sixteen-year-old Michael Noonan breaks European record as Shamrock Rovers secure huge win in Norway
This was the story of a history making club and a record-breaking player. Michael Noonan’s life will never be the same again.
Champions League Final could be held in USA as Uefa eye groundbreaking deal
A Champions League Final in the United States just became a step closer, as Uefa and the European Club Association have entered into an exclusive negotiation period with Relevant Sports for global commercial rights to Europe’s men’s club competitions from 2027. The American agency have been at the forefront of […]
Celtic won with new Champions League format, but now they’re back in familiar territory
So far in the first season of the Champions League’s new inflated format, it has often been difficult to pinpoint the fixtures that matter and the ones that are just making up the numbers.
For Manchester City and Real Madrid, the world is not enough… hence the irony of Champions League Play-Off duel
By now, Real Madrid and Manchester City have met so often in the Champions League that Florentino Perez and Khaldoon Al Mubarak have a distinctive relationship.