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New Straits Times
19-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Boca Juniors salvage draw against Union as winless streak continues
BUENOS AIRES, (Argentina): Boca Juniors' winless run in the Argentinian Clausura tournament continued on Friday, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Union at La Bombonera. The visitors got off to a stronger start, with Lautaro Vargas and Valentin Fascendini both testing Boca's goalkeeper Agustin Marchesin in the first half. The home side struggled to find their rhythm after the break and their frustrations deepened when Union took the lead in the 64th minute through Cristian Tarragona, who scored from Franco Fragapane's superb cross. Substitute Leandro Paredes, back with the Argentinian giants after his time at AS Roma, helped spark Boca into life, putting in a superb centre from a corner for Lautaro Di Lollo to head home and equalise five minutes from time. The draw, however leaves Miguel Angel Russo's team still searching for their first victory in the Clausura. They face next Atletico Tucuman on Wednesday. — REUTERS
The Star
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Schoolteacher Grey scores dream goal as amateur Auckland City hold Boca Juniors to a draw
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group C - Auckland City v Boca Juniors - Geodis Park, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. - June 24, 2025 Auckland City's Christian Gray scores their first goal past Boca Juniors' Agustin Marchesin REUTERS/Carlos Barria (Reuters) -Christian Grey, a 28-year-old physical education teacher from New Zealand, scored against Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, offering the amateur side a fleeting moment of jubilation to make their participation in the elite tournament worthwhile. Grey's strike secured a 1-1 draw that sparkled like gold amid the rubble of Auckland City's tournament, a campaign that had seen the amateur side brutally exposed by a 10-0 hammering from Bayern Munich and a 6-0 defeat to Benfica. "I'm from a small town, a long way from here and a lot different to this environment. So it is somewhat of a dream," Grey said after the match. Auckland City's squad — comprising teachers, delivery drivers and tradesmen — had paid a heavy price for their footballing ambitions, quite literally. Many fund their own participation while juggling day jobs, a stark contrast to the millionaire professionals they faced on the pitch. The New Zealand club finished bottom of their group with just one point, but for coach Paul Posa, that single point represented a victory against overwhelming odds. "You can't begin to explain the odds that we're up against," Posa said. "Our club is tiny with the hugest heart. We got something today from the tournament, which was a just reward for everybody that's been working behind the scenes." The manager never lost faith despite the lopsided scorelines earlier in the tournament. "I always thought we had to score a goal. We've just worked so hard. Got a bit lucky in the first half, but I just knew we had to score." For Grey, the tournament caps what he described as "a long four years" of preparation with a club that relies primarily on volunteers. "That's been a tough trip. We've had some tough results, but I'm just happy for the team and the boys. I think we deserve it," he said. Now, Grey must swap the international spotlight for a pile of unmarked assignments accumulated during his school holidays, perhaps the most extraordinary ordinary transition in world football after the greatest tie in the history of the amateur club. (Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Chris Reese)
Daily Mirror
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ex-Man Utd star given four-match ban after fight with security at Club World Cup
Boca Juniors' clash with Benfica turned ugly on Monday as three players were sent off - including former Manchester United star Ander Herrera - who has been banned for four games after fighting with a security guard Former Manchester United star Ander Herrera has been handed a four-match ban after he was sent off for fighting with a security guard in Boca Juniors' Club World Cup opener against Benfica. The 2-2 draw on Monday was a tense affair as three players were dismissed in total, with Jorge Figal joining Herrera in receiving an early bath, while Andrea Belotti was sent off for Benfica. Herrera was given his marching orders just before half-time after attempting to barge his way through to speak to the referee while he was in the middle of a VAR review. The former Spain international had to be held back by security officials and referee Cesar Arturo Ramos reached for his back pocket and issued the red card after being informed of the player's conduct. Herrera had already been substituted at the time after hobbling off in the 20th minute due to an injury. The Argentine club confirmed that Herrera and Figal - who was sent off in the 88th minute for a foul on Florentino Luis - have both been banned for four games, pouring doubt on whether they will appear in the competition again. However, Boca Juniors said they would appeal against the length of the bans, with Ole reporting that the club have questioned why Belotti was only given a two-match ban for a high boot on Ayrton Costa. The South American side hope they can at least have Figal back for the knockout stages, should they reach it, if his ban is reduced. As it stands, neither player would be allowed to return until the semi-finals. Herrera's red card comes as the latest set-back to the 35-year-old midfielder, who spent five seasons at Old Trafford and played 189 times. Since joining Boca earlier this year, he has been plagued by injury issues. His injury setback against Benfica came just a month after he was forced off against Independiente in the Argentinian league and was left in tears. It was the last of three injury problems in consecutive games, having suffered a hamstring on his debut in January. He was then unable to continue after being brought on in the next game against Newell's. Herrera was a popular figure during his time at Manchester United as he helped the club win the FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League during his stint at Old Trafford - after joining from Athletic Bilbao for around £30m. He later joined PSG in 2019, spending two seasons in Paris before returning to boyhood club Athletic Bilbao for another three years. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Scottish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Referee pulls second item out of pocket while giving red card in bizarre Club World Cup scenes
Fans have guessed what the mysterious item was 'JOKER' Referee pulls second item out of pocket while giving red card in bizarre Club World Cup scenes Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A CLUB WORLD CUP referee pulled an odd item out of his pocket when showing a red card during Boca Juniors' draw with Benfica. The Argentine outfit and the Portuguese giants played out the most exciting match of the tournament so far in the Hard Rock Stadium. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos showed an odd item when sending off Jorge Figal Credit: DAZN 3 The official quickly put it back in his pocket Credit: DAZN Boca raced into a 2-0 lead through Miguel Merential and Rodrigo Battaglia. Benfica fought back to draw the game after goals from Angel Di Maria and Nicolas Otamendi. However, it was the poor discipline on show that added to the excitement of the clash. Former Manchester United star Ander Herrera was shown a red card despite having been subbed off, while Andrea Belotti was dismissed for Benfica. READ MORE CLUB WORLD CUP NEWS RED ALERT Ex-Man Utd star, 35, held back by security guard after red card rage at referee Jorge Figal was also sent off by referee Cesar Arturo Ramos in the closing stages. But there was some confusion as the Mexican official appeared to flash either a bank note or a playing card when showing the red. Fans were left stunned by the bizarre scenes as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Joker tournament anyway." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A second wrote: "They are using the Joker card for this tournament." A third commented: "The referee should be penalised for that." Former Man Utd star subbed off after 20 minutes then red carded on bench in nightmare Club World Cup debut 3 Fans have guessed it is an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe Credit: Alamy A fourth guessed: "It's an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe - a religious symbol in Mexico." A fifth joked: "Probably the keycard to his hotel room." Another added: "Glorious haha." Ramos quickly realised his gaffe as he could be seen grabbing the item and put it back into his pocket. Meanwhile, Chelsea are the only English team to have played in the tournament so far. The Blues ran out 2-0 winners against MLS outfit LAFC but tempers flared in that match too. Goalscorer Pedro Neto had to be held back from scrapping with Denis Bouanga.
The Irish Sun
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Referee pulls second item out of pocket while giving red card in bizarre Club World Cup scenes
A CLUB WORLD CUP referee pulled an odd item out of his pocket when showing a red card during Boca Juniors' draw with Benfica. The Argentine outfit and the Portuguese giants played out the most exciting match of the tournament so far in the Hard Rock Stadium. 3 Referee Cesar Arturo Ramos showed an odd item when sending off Jorge Figal Credit: DAZN 3 The official quickly put it back in his pocket Credit: DAZN Boca raced into a 2-0 lead through Miguel Merential and Rodrigo Battaglia. However, it was the poor discipline on show that added to the excitement of the clash. READ MORE CLUB WORLD CUP NEWS Jorge Figal was also sent off by referee Cesar Arturo Ramos in the closing stages. But there was some confusion as the Mexican official appeared to flash either a bank note or a playing card when showing the red. Fans were left stunned by the bizarre scenes as they reacted on social media. One posted: "Joker tournament anyway." Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS A second wrote: "They are using the Joker card for this tournament." A third commented: "The referee should be penalised for that." Former Man Utd star subbed off after 20 minutes then red carded on bench in nightmare Club World Cup debut 3 Fans have guessed it is an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe Credit: Alamy A fourth guessed: "It's an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe - a religious symbol in Mexico." A fifth joked: "Probably the keycard to his hotel room." Another added: "Glorious haha." Ramos quickly realised his gaffe as he could be seen grabbing the item and put it back into his pocket. Meanwhile, Chelsea are the only English team to have played in the tournament so far. The Blues ran out 2-0 winners against MLS outfit LAFC
