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New rules in effect in MLS: time-wasting during substitutions will be penalized
Starting this weekend, several new rules will take effect in Major League Soccer. The American league hopes to create more clarity regarding refereeing decisions and reduce delays during matches.
English giants get their way: FA Cup scraps replays
The FA Cup will undergo a number of changes next season. The most significant is that English professional clubs will no longer have replays. The new rules will apply through the 2029/30 season.
Atalanta coach sneers at Juventus following question about Koopmeiners rumors
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has taken a swipe at Juventus ahead of the return match against Liverpool in the Europa League quarterfinals. At least, that's how Italian media have interpreted his response to a question about the ongoing rumors surrounding Teun Koopmeiners.
Bellingham also impresses Ferdinand off the pitch
Not only has Jude Bellingham's rapid development on the field been noticeable. The twenty-year-old midfielder also made an impression in front of the camera after Manchester City's elimination. 'Tell me how old you are!'
Neuer dethrones Casillas and grabs a unique Champions League record
Manuel Neuer achieved a remarkable record on Wednesday evening. The goalkeeper kept a clean sheet for Bayern Munich against Arsenal, bringing his total to 58 clean sheets in the Champions League.
Crying on Arsenal's shoulder after disastrous week: 'We are desperate'
The disappointment is immense at Arsenal after a dramatic week for the Gunners. On Sunday, they lost the top spot in the Premier League, followed by an elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich on Wednesday. And that hurts in North London.
Mbappé in the top-10 all-time top scorers of the Champions League
With a brace against Barcelona, the 25-year-old French forward has matched the total goal tally of Andriy Shevchenko and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the elite competition.
The painful numbers for Haaland: more turnovers than successful passes
Just like last week at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Erling Haaland was outplayed by Antonio Rüdiger. The Real Madrid defender dominated the Manchester City striker again on English soil and also scored the decisive penalty.
Manchester City fans obstruct their own player during penalties: 'It's a disgrace'
Some Manchester City supporters drew the ire of several analysts and undoubtedly fellow fans on Wednesday evening. The fans frustrated Bernardo Silva during the penalty shootout against Real Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinals, after which the Portuguese player missed.
Ukrainian referees subjected to lie detector tests
Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Football Federation, subjects referees to lie detector tests.
