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Protesters queue in the streets against Spanish Football Association head Luis Rubiales over the kiss-gate affair
Following the World Cup kiss-gate affair, Jennifer Hermoso’s followers took to the streets of Madrid to show their support for the Spain football star and to protest against Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales.
Hundreds of people gathered at Madrid’s Plaza Callao with placards and flags in support of Hermoso.
Many of the placards also alluded to the Spanish word “Seacabo,” which translates to “It’s over” in English. Other placards said, ‘Rubiales and macho mafia out’.
The protests came after Rubiales kissed the striker on the lips at the awards ceremony following Spain’s victory over England in the Women’s World Cup final.
According to Crisis 24, rallies by women’s rights groups are planned to take place in September to ‘demand the resignation of Rubiales.’
Rubiales refused to quit after the event provoked uproar, but FIFA’s disciplinary committee provisionally prohibited him from any football-related activities for at least 90 days last week.
Rubiales’ preliminary sex abuse inquiry was launched today by Spanish prosecutors.
Hermoso earlier stated that she did not agree to the kiss, and other players of the women’s national team have stated that they will refuse to play unless Rubiales is fired.
‘I want to clarify, that at no time did I consent to the kiss,’ Hermoso said. ‘I didn’t tolerate that my word is questioned, much less that words are invented that I haven’t said.’
The footballing world has widely called for Rubiales to be fired, with Spain’s women’s stars Alexis Putellas and Aitana Bonmati turning to Twitter to express their views.
‘This is intolerable,’ Putellas said on Twitter. It’s all over. ‘With you, @jennihermoso.’
‘There are limits that cannot be crossed, and we cannot allow this,’ Bonmati wrote. We stand behind you, partner.’
Rubiales’ mother apparently barricaded herself inside a church earlier today and went on a hunger strike. She requested that the ‘inhumane witch-hunt against her son’ be stopped.
The Spanish FA is also expected to call an emergency meeting on Monday, according to Mail Sport.
The marches proceeded across the city, with some placards stating ‘Rubiales and macho mafia out’.
On Saturday, Sevilla players showed their support for Jennifer Hermoso before their LaLiga match against Girona.
Sevilla sported shirts with the slogan ‘#SeAcabo’ during the warm-up and pre-match handshakes.
The Lionesses have also backed the Spanish women’s football squad, claiming that they stood with Hermoso’ as well.
‘Unacceptable behaviour tolerated by a sexist and patriarchal organisation.’ The statement read from the defeated finalist. ‘Abuse is abuse, and we have all witnessed it.
‘The actions of individuals who believe they are invincible must not be permitted, and people must not be persuaded to take action against any type of harassment.
‘We support you, Jenni Hermoso.’
Source: Daily Mail
Lionel Messi was pulled in the 37th minute of Inter Miami CF’s 4-0 triumph over Toronto FC on Wednesday due to muscular exhaustion, only minutes after his former Barcelona colleague Jordi Alba had also exited the pitch.
After the game, Miami coach Gerardo Martino stated that both Alba and Messi would be assessed in the following days, but neither would be available to play against Orlando City on Sunday in order to be ready for the US Open Cup final against Houston Dynamo next Wednesday.
“There is no chance they will be there on Sunday. I know we have a final to play [next Wednesday] but they won’t go near the pitch if they can’t play,” said Martino.
Messi and Alba, who both began the game after missing Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Atlanta United FC, were not involved in any especially strong challenges or visibly hobbling but were plainly in pain.
“They trained normally and we felt like they were ready to play,” Martino said through an interpreter. “I don’t believe it’s anything new or anything worse than what they had before. It’s fatigue. We don’t think it’s a muscular injury. That’s also from a conversation that I just had with [Messi]. But we have to continue being careful and we’ll look at him the next few days.”
He added: “I’m cautious about what can happen and after talking to them, I’m less pessimistic than I was when I had to bring them off.”
After leaving the field, both players headed straight to the bench rather than the locker room, and Miami’s Facundo Faras scored shortly after to give the home club a 1-0 lead at halftime. In the second half, Robert Taylor scored two magnificent goals on each side of a Benjamin Cremaschi strike to clinch the three points.
Source: ESPN
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Arsenal ‘will never win the Premier League with Aaron Ramsdale in goal’ – Jamie Carragher supports David Raya
Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal can never win the Premier League on the strength of Aaron Ramsdale alone, and he supports the loan signing of Brentford custodian David Raya.
Raya joined Arsenal’s squad after the season began, and he has appeared in the Gunners’ past two games, a 1-0 league win against Everton on Sunday and a 4-0 Champions League triumph at home against PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
It has sparked controversy about who Arsenal’s number one custodian is, with both players desperate to retain the post as Mikel Arteta’s team battles on numerous fronts.
During the Champions League coverage on CBS Sports in America on Wednesday, ex-goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel questioned Carragher if Raya was better than Ramsdale.
‘100%,’ said the former Liverpool defender. There is no way Arsenal will win the league with Ramsdale in goal. Ramsdale plays for Arsenal and isn’t even on the England squad.’
While Raya is presently on loan, the Gunners can purchase the Spanish custodian permanently for £27 million at the conclusion of the season.
Source: Daily Mail
Six Manchester City players who helped them win the treble in 2022-23 are among the contenders for men’s player of the year at the 2023 Fifa Best Awards.
Half of the 12 players in contention for the trophy are Erling Haaland, Julian Alvarez, Kevin de Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan, Rodri, and Bernardo Silva.
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, both two-time winners, are also competing for the coveted accolade, as is England’s Declan Rice.
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has been nominated for coach of the year.
He is up against three other managers, including Tottenham’s former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.
Argentina was the World Cup champion. Messi currently has the Player of the Year accolade.
Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the award in the first two years, is not nominated this year after joining Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr in December.
Rice, 24, is attempting to become the first English winner of the award.
Ederson of Manchester City and Andre Onana of Manchester United are both nominated for top custodian.
A team of football experts, including former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, selected the nominations.
The voting period for the eighth annual awards began on Thursday on Fifa.com and will end in mid-October.
The voters include national team coaches, captains, journalists, and fans.
Best Men’s Player
Julian Alvarez (Argentina/Man City)
Marcelo Brozovic (Croatia/Al Nassr)
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium/Man City)
Ilkay Gundogan (Germany/Barcelona)
Erling Haaland (Norway/Man City);
Rodri (Spain/Man City)
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia/Napoli)
Kylian Mbappe (France/Paris St-Germain)
Lionel Messi (Argentina/Inter Miami)
Victor Osimhen (Nigeria/Napoli)
Declan Rice (England/Arsenal)
Bernardo Silva (Portugal/Man City)
Best Men’s Coach
Pep Guardiola (Spain/Man City)
Simone Inzaghi (Italy/Inter Milan)
Ange Postecoglou (Australia/Tottenham)
Luciano Spalletti (Italy/Italy national team)
Xavi (Spain/Barcelona)
Best Men’s Goalkeeper
Yassine Bounou (Morocco/Al Hilal)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium/Real Madrid)
Ederson (Brazil/Man City)
Andre Onana (Cameroon/Man Utd)
Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Germany/Barcelona)
Source: BBC
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