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The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘Absolute headloss' – PSG's Joao Neves sent off for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's HAIR in Club World Cup final
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN star Joao Neves suffered a moment of madness as he was sent-off for pulling Marc Cucurella's HAIR in the Club World Cup final. Cole Palmer inspired Europe to win the first edition of the newly expanded US tournament on Sunday. Advertisement 9 Joao Neves completely lost his head as he was sent-off for pulling Marc Cucurella's HAIR 9 Cucurella laid on the pitch after the hair tug Credit: AP 9 Neves of Paris Saint-Germain is sent off by Referee Alireza Faghani Credit: Getty 9 Chelsea beat the Champions of Europe 3-0 in New Jersey Credit: Getty Two first-half goals from Palmer were topped off by Joao Pedro 's calm finish two minutes before half-time in New Jersey . But tensions first boiled over in the final minutes of the game as the Parisian giants were clearly frustrated with themselves and the scoreline. Neves, 20, was handed his marching orders after tugging on Cucurella's hair as he ran towards goal from the edge of the box. Referee Alireza Faghani had initially missed the scuffle, but he was soon summoned to the VAR monitor. Advertisement READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS Replays showed how But, the enraged PSG star the lashed out at the Spaniard, pulling his long locks and pulling him to the ground. The ref didn't take long to brandish out a red card to the Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking One PSG fan wrote on X: "Absolute headloss from Joao Neves. Completely unnecessary red card." Join SUN CLUB for the Chelsea Files every Tuesday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Stamford Bridge 9 Neves had been irritated by the Chelsea left-back laying on the floor holding his ankle 10 minutes before Credit: Reuters 9 Luis Enrique lost his head as he slapped Joao Pedro after the Club World Cup final Advertisement Chelsea left-back laying on the floor holding his ankle 10 minutes before he was dismissed. The PSG ace actually attempted to pick the Spain international up off the turf,urging him to get on with the game. And tensions soon worsened at full-time when a huge brawl broke out as Chelsea were celebrating their triumph - and an estimated £111million prize. Club World Cup final descends into huge brawl with Enzo Maresca pulling Chelsea players away after Donnarumma madness PSG manager Luis Enrique sparked chaos as he SLAPPED Chelsea striker Joao Pedro, who scored three Club World Cup goals since joining from Brighton before the semi-final. Advertisement The former Barcelona manager appeared to push Pedro in the face while also placing his hands around the striker 's throat. It saw Pedro signing drop to the floor as players from both sides join a huge fracas in the middle of the pitch. Goalkeeper Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca then stepped in to pull everyone apart, spending time calming fellow Italian Donnarumma down. Advertisement 9 A huge brawl broke out at full-time Credit: Getty 9 9
The Irish Sun
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Tearful Carlotta Wamser consoled by team-mates as Germany star is sent off for Luis Suarez-style goal line handball
CARLOTTA WAMSER was reduced to tears and was consoled by her team-mates after being sent off against Sweden. The German defender denied the Swedes a third goal in the first half with her block in their final Group C game of the Women's Euros. Advertisement 6 Carlotta Wamser batted the ball away from the goal against Sweden Credit: Reuters 6 She was sent off immediately by referee Silvia Gasperotti Credit: Getty 6 She was clearly distraught as she headed off the pitch Credit: Getty 6 Her team-mates made sure to comfort her Credit: Getty The moment came despite the Germans taking an early lead through Jule Brand, who was assisted by Wamser. They were then pegged back after It then went from bad to worse for Christian Wück's side after Wamser, 21, conceded the penalty. The defender palmed the ball away with a Luis Suarez-style save after a goal-bound shot from Blackstenius. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL The infringement was spotted immediately by referee Silvia Gasperotti, who did not hesitate to show the red card and point to the spot. Wamser was clearly distraught by the moment as she could be seen breaking down in tears. She was comforted by her team-mates as she made her way off the pitch. Fans on social media took pity on the Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS One posted: "She was going to get hit in the face." A second wrote: "That would have been a painful one to be fair." Inside England Lionesses' luxury Euro 2025 hotel with butler service, stunning pool and 2 Michelin star restaurant A third commented: "Wamser really went full Luis Suarez against Advertisement Wamser was offered a slither of hope after VAR was called in to look at a potential offside in the build-up to the incident. However, it was quickly taken away after it was judged that there was no offside. The spotkick was then dispatched by Fridolina Rolfo as she marked her 100th international appearance with a goal. 6 The moment was reminiscent ot Luis Saurez's handball against Ghana in 2010 Credit: AFP Advertisement 6 The striker was also in tears as he was sent off Credit: AP
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Pep Guardiola warns he will swing the axe to trim Man City squad with 17 stars' futures in doubt
PEP GUARDIOLA has warned he will have to swing the axe to trim his Manchester City squad. England trio Jack Grealish, Kyle Walker and Kalvin Phillips were left at home when City boss Guardiola named a Advertisement 3 Pep Guardiola is ready for a summer overhaul at Man City Credit: Getty 3 Jack Grealish, out of favour under Pep, is being targeted by Napoli Credit: Alamy 3 Defender John Stones wants to stay and battle for a place next season Credit: Getty And midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is the latest star to be linked with a move away from the Etihad Guardiola said: 'With Ilkay, no news is good news. I don't know anything and I didn't speak with him. 'But at the same time we have — right now — a long squad, too many players. We cannot go with 26, 27 players this season because there would be more not playing. 'Step by step maybe a few players are going to move.' Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL Guardiola says his squad is currently too large - despite the demands of competing for the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and Carabao Cup. The Etihad chief has brought in seven new faces during the calendar year ... and now has more than THIRTY outfield men. So several will either be sent out on loan or sold before the transfer window closes at the end of August. Guardiola admits it will be agonising to show the door to some players he would rather keep with him - but feels he must be fair to those who would rarely feature. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK The Spaniard, 54, added: 'I would love to have the players that we have now all season. I would love it. 'I don't have any complaints about the players, how they behave. Kyle Walker seals Everton deal & Grealish to Napoli, Newcastle & Spurs STILL ON | Transfers Exposed 'The problem is they will be unhappy during the season. Advertisement 'They will be sad, they will be disappointed. I don't want that. 'For me it's not a problem. I have more selection and I don't like six, seven players, just in case, no injuries, being at home. 'So I do it that way. I do that for them. That's why we have to see what happens. We still have a long time, I would say, until the transfer window will be closed. We'll see what happens step by step.' Promising midfielder James McAtee, 22, is likely to leave after deciding to go to the Euros with England Under-21s rather than join City in the USA. Advertisement There is a question mark over the future of Croatian midfielder Who stays and who goes at Man City? AFTER a disappointing 2024-25 season, Pep Guardiola is overhauling his Manchester City squad. SunSport's MARTIN BLACKBURN analyses the state of play at the Etihad . . . INS Newcomers Tijjani Reijnders from Milan, Rayan Cherki from Lyon, Wolves' Rayan Ait-Nouri and former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli bolster the squad. The likes of Stefan Ortega, Ruben Dias, Nathan Ake, Josko Gvardiol, Manuel Akanji, Bernardo Silva, Savinho, Omar Marmoush, Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku and a fit-again Rodri are staying as they bid to improve on last year's below-par campaign. OUTS Loyal servant Kyle Walker, 35, looks to have kicked his last ball for City. Jack Grealish is also on the move from the Etihad, with Napoli the frontrunners for the wideman — who cost Pep's side £100million in 2021. Kalvin Phillips, James McAtee and Maximo Perrone are also heading for the exit door. MAYBES The futures of keeper Ederson, John Stones, Rico Lewis, Vitor Reis, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nico O'Reilly, Mateo Kovacic, Ilkay Gundogan, Nico Gonzalez, Matheus Nunes, Claudio Echeverri and Oscar Bobb are not yet set in stone. Most will be kept but some will go — either permanently or on loan — to free up space in the squad. Defender John Stones had a disastrous season — missing 34 games due to injuries — and is heading into the final year of his contract. He has been linked But the 31-year-old is determined to see out the next 12 months and complete a decade at the Etihad rather than look for a new challenge. Advertisement Asked if he has heard anything from the club about a new deal, Stones said: 'Nothing really, But I'm here and I want to stay here. 'I love it. I'm here to help the team. I don't know what's been said or speculated, but I hope that shuts it down.' Yenan Yildiz struck twice as City's final Group G opponents Juventus beat Moroccan side Wydad Casablanca 4-1 at the Club World Cup. Striker Yildiz had earlier forced defender Abdelmounaim Boutouil to turn the ball into his own net for the opener, while Dusan Vlahovic's penalty wrapped up the Italian giants' win. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Dele Alli's girlfriend Cindy Kimberly unfollows England star on Instagram and removes all photos with him
CINDY KIMBERLY has erased all trace of boyfriend Dele Alli from her Instagram account. The Advertisement 10 Cindy Kimberly has unfollowed Dele Alli on Instagram Credit: Instagram / @dele 10 She has also deleted all pictures of him on the social media platform Credit: Instagram 10 The two have been dating since 2022 Credit: Instagram 10 She has been in Como with the midfielder since his move to Italy Credit: Instagram / @dele Dele, 29, went public with his Cindy had been a big support to the former Dele revealed in an interview with Gary Neville that he had been She also showed her support for the former England international after he made the move to Serie A side Como in January. Advertisement READ MORE ON DELE ALLI But Cindy, 26, has now removed all sign of the midfielder from her Instagram account. This included one post of them Dele's account still features posts of the two together, and he still follows her on the platform. It comes after the couple had separate trips as Dele went to Ibiza and Cindy visited Morocco for work. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking Meanwhile, Dele made his first appearance on a football pitch in two years as he featured for Como against AC Milan in March. The game was a disaster for the former 10 Cindy has a huge following on Instagram Credit: Instagram @wolfiecindy 10 The model boasts 7.1million followers on the platform Credit: LOBA Advertisement 10 She works as a full-time model Credit: Getty 10 Alli still follows Cindy on his Instagram account Credit: Getty Since then, he has not made another appearance for the club but has been backed by manager Cesc Fabregas. The Spaniard has insisted that he does not want to put "extra pressure" on Dele. Advertisement The Arsenal legend believes that Dele will be back "in shape" for the 2025/26 campaign. Como will continue in Serie A for next season after surviving relegation in their first season back since 2003. Dele will have plenty of competition for playing time as he will battle with the likes of Assane Diao, Anastasios Douvikas and Maxence Caqueret. 10 Alli currently plays for Como 1907 in Serie A Credit: Getty Advertisement 10 He was sent off just 10 minutes into his one and only appearance for the club Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
08-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Uriah Rennie dead: Premier League's first black referee passes away aged 65 after rare condition left him paralysed
PREMIER League referee Uriah Rennie has tragically passed away aged 65. Legend Rennie had Advertisement 4 Rennie had been diagnosed with a rare neurological condition 4 Rennie has died aged 65 Credit: Getty 4 Kieran Richardson (L) and Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United protest to referee Uriah Rennie in 2006 Credit: Getty Once described as the "fittest" referee in England's top division, Rennie refereed over 300 top flight matches between 1997 and 2008. But after experiencing intense back pain while on holiday in Turkey last year, Rennie was admitted to Northern General Hospital in October. He told the "By the end of the holiday I couldn't sleep a wink from the pain, and by the time I got home I could barely walk. Advertisement read more sport "I spent a month laid on my back and another four months sitting in bed. "They kept me in hospital until February, they found a nodule pushing on my spine and it was a rare neurological condition so it's not something they can operate on. "I have had to learn to move all over again, I'm retraining my legs." He continued: "It was strange - I went from running around the city to in essence being in traction for such a long time. Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking "I didn't have any previous back problems but quite suddenly I wasn't able to move and was in a spinal unit." Rennie made history in 1997 when he became the Premier League 's first black referee, officiating a match between and . An FA statement read: "The FA Refereeing Department is saddened to hear of the passing of former FIFA and Premier League referee, Uriah Rennie. "Uriah will forever be remembered as a true trailblazer of the game. Our thoughts are with Uriah's family and friends at this time." Advertisement 4 Rennie signals during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool in 2003 Credit: Getty
