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![António Nobre subject to much criticism after Spain-Brazil: The best player...](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2107858501/pt/foto/madrid-spain-referee-antónio-nobre-gestures-during-the-friendly-match-between-spain-and-brazil.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=TqZ7k1h5IqsWueeDjIiXer93M3ldKA6Mo1PNkBbN5BQ=)
António Nobre subject to much criticism after Spain-Brazil: 'The best player...'
In a high-stakes friendly that ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, Spain and Brazil's footballing prowess was on full display, but it was the officiating by Portuguese referee António Nobre that stole the spotlight.
![Despite the suspension, Flamengo registers Gabigol in the Libertadores](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1739271482/pt/foto/rio-de-janeiro-brazil-gabriel-barbosa-of-flamengo-celebrates-after-teammate-gerson-scored-the.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=bRHRUGeDgIjjNAr6hTClX6CKW_U-kNjZdSpp4SaNpV4=)
Despite the suspension, Flamengo registers Gabigol in the Libertadores
The forward is suspended until April 2025 for fraud in anti-doping control.
![We have been trying to convince Di María to continue](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2116298207/pt/foto/los-angeles-california-angel-di-maria-of-argentina-looks-on-during-an-international-friendly.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=bP14XOGBHKWH5DFQFl1frl2rs4g0go2ismbR_svgk_c=)
We have been trying to convince Di María to continue
Statements from Leandro Paredes after Argentina's national team's 3-1 victory over Costa Rica, early this Wednesday morning.
![Laporte mocks Vinícius, national coach condemns jeering of Morata](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2115587180/pt/foto/madrid-spain-vinicius-junior-of-brazil-battles-for-possession-with-robin-le-normand-alvaro.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=v3OS-q4WOvpJXpunF-5H3DJIkYQadsZXd47iW3ulCao=)
Laporte mocks Vinícius, national coach condemns jeering of Morata
The showdown between Spain and Brazil (3-3) was on paper a friendly match, but things were not exactly amicable on Tuesday night in Madrid. Afterward, there was plenty to discuss, as various incidents caused an uproar.
![Boca Juniors will play at four thousand meters and the journey is off-road](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2108131255/pt/foto/santiago-del-estero-argentina-miguel-merentiel-of-boca-juniors-celebrates-with-teammate-luca.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=Hjd4alvmYBP_6bsAFCvrO93qzRvAdpEH3bqjcnMKPg4=)
Boca Juniors will play at four thousand meters and the journey is off-road
The final stretch of the journey will be off-road, and overnight stays are hours away at various hotels.
![Babel advises Liverpool against appointing Alonso as Klopp s successor](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2096513357/pt/foto/freiburg-im-breisgau-germany-head-coach-xabi-alonso-of-bayer-04-leverkusen-looks-on-prior-to.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=YLxrpyGPi3gBFzChckW4pesqlTOEs-q-mL857mH6x34=)
Babel advises Liverpool against appointing Alonso as Klopp's successor
If it were up to Ryan Babel, Xabi Alonso would not become the new manager of Liverpool. The current coach of Bayer Leverkusen is strongly linked with the soon-to-be-vacant position at Liverpool, but according to Babel, it would be too soon.
![Dino Zoff defends Acerbi: What is said on the field, stays on the pitch](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1920701733/pt/foto/brussels-belgium-dino-zoff-italy-coach-portrait-before-the-uefa-euro-2000-group-b-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=hL5sko3QV3r8wiuxDtFZAasS9R8G4cTM1410hiEZWB8=)
Dino Zoff defends Acerbi: 'What is said on the field, stays on the pitch'
The former goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Napoli considered the acquittal of Acerbi, who was accused of racist insults by Juan Jesus, to be fair.
![Bayern icon Matthäus raves about Leverkusen: Reminds me of Barça](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2096263155/pt/foto/leverkusen-germany-cheering-crowd-around-patrik-schick-of-bayer-after-his-goal-to-make-it-3-2.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=09vAHFU4j7C9IcUmvi0F2cDx0VNGZO78kOg6usjuhNU=)
Bayern icon Matthäus raves about Leverkusen: 'Reminds me of Barça'
Bayern Munich icon Lothar Matthäus is very impressed with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. The dominant Bundesliga leader even reminds the former World Cup champion with Germany of Barcelona's golden era with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernández, and Andrés Iniesta.
![Harry s coming home : Tottenham announces prestigious friendly match](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2089681100/pt/foto/darmstadt-germany-harry-kane-of-bayern-muenchen-reacts-during-the-bundesliga-match-between-sv.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=ueD15xYdbkewU1AVf3vcrF6FBsVDEiRtgkjnAYXjINg=)
'Harry's coming home': Tottenham announces prestigious friendly match
Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich will face each other in preparation for the 2024/25 season. The match, part of the Visit Malta Cup, will be played in London on Saturday, August 10th, contrary to what the name might suggest.
![Leeds must continue the promotion battle towards the Premier League without Struijk](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1887246267/pt/foto/preston-england-pascal-struijk-of-leeds-united-during-the-sky-bet-championship-match-between.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=BeKsI_DzCDoGcYeZT34NSA_heRsPPGMABy88O38d04w=)
Leeds must continue the promotion battle towards the Premier League without Struijk
Pascal Struijk will not play again this season for Championship club Leeds United. The Whites' central defender has undergone surgery for a groin injury and must now focus on the next season.