Gareth Bale could be banned for 12 matches; MU breaks transfer record
(Baonghean.vn) - Klopp was fined by the FA for doubting the referee's impartiality; Courtois wants to reunite with Hazard at Real and the results of the Europa League series are today's attractive international sports news.
Gareth Bale could be banned for 12 matches after Madrid derby
The Welsh star is facing a possible ban of up to 12 matches for his goal celebration in the match between Real and Atletico Madrid. Gareth Bale scored the winner to make it 3-1 for Real Madrid.
This was also Gareth Bale's 100th goal for the "White Vultures" since he moved to Bernabeu in 2013. Afterwards, the 29-year-old star raised his arms in celebration, which was considered provocative to the fans at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
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| Gareth Bale celebrates his 100th goal for Real Madrid at the home of city rivals Atletico. Photo:EPA. |
According toDaily MailIf the Spanish Football Federation's Disciplinary Committee determines that Gareth Bale's actions were intended to cause hostility between fans of the two Madrid teams, he will be suspended for 4-12 matches.
Conversely, if the Commission concludes that this behavior is not hostile but still intended to provoke Atletico fans, Bale will be suspended for 1-3 matches.
Klopp fined by FA for doubting referee's impartiality
The specific punishment has not been announced, but according to the announcement of the English Football Association (FA) on Wednesday, Jurgen Klopp violated FA rule E3 - doubting the impartiality of the referee in the match.
In the match against West Ham in round 25 of the Premier League on February 5, Liverpool led 1-0 thanks to Sadio Mane in the 22nd minute, although teammate James Milner was offside while developing the ball. But Liverpool then only achieved a 1-1 result, because West Ham's Michail Antonio scored.
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Klopp was angry with the referee's decisions in the second half. Photo:Sky. |
According to Klopp, referee Kevin Friend, after recognizing Mane's offside goal, tried to correct the mistake by blowing in West Ham's favor for the rest of the match. "If it were me, after making a mistake in the first half, I wouldn't have made the problem worse," Klopp "taunted" Mr. Friend.
The German coach can appeal the penalty until 6pm on February 18. Last December, Klopp was also fined $10,000 by the FA for inappropriate conduct when he ran into the center circle to celebrate a goal in injury time against Everton.
Lacazette received a red card, Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat
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Goalkeeper Cech could not stop Dragun's header from BATE. |
Last night, the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16 officially kicked off. The shock of this round came when Arsenal lost away to BATE Borisov. Despite having 77% possession and 16 shots, Arsenal's attack was completely helpless in front of the home team's goal. At the end of the match, they also lost Alexandre Lacazette due to a direct red card for elbowing Aleksandar Filipovic.
BATE Borisov played poorly but made the most of their chances. They scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute from a header by Stanislav Dragun. Losing 0-1, Arsenal will have a more difficult time in the return leg at home.
Giroud scores, Chelsea wins easily
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Giroud's goal doubled the score. The French striker is proving his scoring ability in this year's Europa League. Photo: AMA |
Meanwhile, another representative of English football, Chelsea, enjoyed the joy of victory after a 0-6 defeat to Man City in the Premier League. Facing Malmo, Chelsea played overwhelmingly and opened the score in the first half thanks to midfielder Ross Barkley. In the beginning of the second half, Giroud scored to increase the score to 2-0.
In the final minutes, Malmo reduced the score thanks to Anders Christiansen after a smart move and a shot inside the 16m50 box. However, the 1-2 loss at home is still a huge disadvantage for the Swedish representative before the away match at Stamford Bridge.
Europa League results
BATE Borisov 1-0 Arsenal
FK Krasnodar 0-0 Bayer Leverkusen
Galatasaray 1-2 Benfica
Lazio 0-1 Sevilla
Olympiakos 2-2 Dynamo Kiev
Rennes 3-3 Real Betis
Rapid Vienna 0-1 Inter Milan
Slavia Prague 0-0 KRC Genk
Celtic 0-2 Valencia
Club Brugge 2-1 RB Salzburg
Malmo 1-2 Chelsea
Shakhtar Donetsk 2-2 Frankfurt
MU breaks transfer record for Joao Felix
British media reported that MU is preparing to create a blockbuster transfer in the summer of 2019. The Red Devils' number 1 target at the moment is Joao Felix, a player playing for Benfica. Although the Portuguese team offered 100 million pounds for the 19-year-old player, MU still did not hesitate.
“The club want Felix and things are going in a positive direction,” an Old Trafford source told British media. “Scouts watched Felix play against Sporting Lisbon and he scored. All the signs are that the deal will be successful.”
Joao Felix has now scored 7 goals and 3 assists in 8 starts in Portugal's top flight. Joao Felix can play as a left winger or a centre forward.
Courtois wants to reunite with Hazard at Real
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In an interview with Spanish media, goalkeeper Courtois said he hopes to reunite with his former Chelsea teammate, midfielder Hazard, in a Real shirt in the near future.
