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  • Raphinha’s 98th-minute penalty wins thriller for Barca

    Raphinha’s 98th-minute penalty wins thriller for Barca

    Raphinha scored a penalty in the eighth minute of injury time as La Liga leaders Barcelona completed a remarkable comeback to beat Celta Vigo 4-3.

    The Brazil forward scored with almost the last kick of the game after a video assistant referee review ruled that Dani Olmo was tripped inside the area.

    Hansi Flick’s side had been staring at a shock home defeat after 62 minutes, with Borja Iglesias’ hat-trick wiping out Ferran Torres’ early finish to give the visitors a 3-1 lead.

    Barcelona regrouped and scored two goals in four second-half minutes – through Dani Olmo and Raphinha – to get back level and piled on the pressure.

    It appeared as though Celta had weathered the storm and were going to see out the game for a point but then Olmo was tripped, the penalty was given on VAR advice and Raphinha stepped up to score.

    The win extends Barcelona’s lead over second-placed Real Madrid to seven points, before Los Blancos host Athletic Club on Sunday.

    BBC

  • EPL: Arteta slams controversial Arsenal penalty decision

    EPL: Arteta slams controversial Arsenal penalty decision

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said there was ‘no way’ Everton should have been awarded a penalty in their 1-1 Premier League draw on Saturday.

    Referee Darren England awarded the home side a penalty after Myles Lewis-Skelly had a coming together with Everton winger Jack Harrison in the Arsenal box.

    Iliman Ndiaye stepped up and slotted past David Raya to level the score and further dent Arsenal’s fading Premier League title hopes.

    Arteta was left furious with the decision, saying there is ‘no way’ Lewis-Skelly’s challenge was worthy of conceding a penalty.

    Speaking to the press after the game, Arteta said: “The referee decides to give a penalty that changes the course of the game.

    “I’m here to give my opinion and, after seeing it 15 times, there is no way in my opinion that is a penalty because if it is then (Jake) O’Brien has to be out, and Everton have to play with 10 men. That’s clear.”

  • Bournemouth keeper discusses Havertz penalty

    Bournemouth keeper discusses Havertz penalty

    Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers echoed the despair of many regarding a decision that went against his team.

    The Cherries were taking on Arsenal in the Premier League, with the Gunners earning a penalty that appeared fortuitous.

    Replays showed Kai Havertz engineer contact to make it appear as tough Travers had tripped him.

    After the 3-0 loss, Travers said: “It was a massive game for Arsenal, they are trying to win the league and football’s a game of opinions – I’m sure there will be loads of them flying around on social media about a couple of decisions here.

    “From a goalkeeper’s perspective, I was just trying to come out and make a save – I wasn’t thinking about Havertz dangling out a leg, I was just trying to make myself big.

    “Obviously he touches it past me and dangles his trailing foot there. The ref’s decision is frustrating but there’s nothing I can do about it now.

    “I don’t know what else I’m supposed to do – just stand there so he can hit it first time so it goes in? I know once the ref’s made the decision it’s difficult to reverse it, but it just felt like he’s left a trailing leg in to catch my foot.

    “My leg doesn’t come off the ground – I’ve just tried to stay low, make myself big and it looks a bit unnatural to leave your foot that low when you are trying to run forwards.

    “My instinct was only to make a save, not to take Havertz down. It’s tough, but I don’t want to say too much and get myself in trouble.”

  • Christian Ronaldo turns down penalty, asks Referee to overturn decision

    Christian Ronaldo turns down penalty, asks Referee to overturn decision

    Soccer maestro, Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday showed a high level of sportsmanship after telling the referee not to award him a penalty, despite his hunger for goals.

    The five-time Ballon d’Or winner went down in the second minute after a challenge in his side’s Asian Champions League 0-0 draw with Iranian side Persepolis.

    Chinese referee Ma Ning pointed to the spot but Ronaldo stood against the decision as he apparently owned up to not being fouled.

    Ning then raced to the pitchside monitor and ultimately changed his call.

    The match went on to finish goalless, with Al Nassr’s Ali Lajami sent off in the 17th minute.

    Al-Nassr had already qualified for the knockout stages before the match in Riyadh. The Saudi Pro League side are top of Group E with 13 points after five matches and five points ahead of Persepolis in second.

  • I will make sure Saka take next penalty – Arteta

    I will make sure Saka take next penalty – Arteta

    Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka remains his designated penalty taker.

    Saka missed Saturday’s spotkick for their 2-2 draw at West Ham.

    But Arteta says no change will be made, insisting: “He loves responsibility but he puts a lot on his shoulders as well. Again, if he had any doubt about how much people love him, respect him and admire him at the club I think he had a very overwhelming reaction from everyone in the building and the club.

    “In the end I think it can be something very positive that can give him a big lift because everyone acted in an unbelievable way towards him because he deserves it because of the way he is.”

    Asked if Saka will continue to take penalties, Arteta also said: “Yes. If not, I will go on the pitch and throw him the ball to make sure he takes the next one.”

  • World Cup: Wenger reacts to Harry Kane penalty miss

    World Cup: Wenger reacts to Harry Kane penalty miss

    Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger has suggested there was never a chance that Harry Kane would give up penalty duties against France at the World Cup.

    The Three Lions bowed out of the competition at the quarter-final stage, losing 2-1 to the defending champions.

    However, the match could have ended differently, had Kane not missed from the penalty spot late in the match, having converted a penalty earlier in the game.

    “He is so important to England that the dynamics in the squad dictate that nobody at that point felt it was appropriate to offer to take the penalty instead,” Wenger told beIN Sport during their coverage.

    “Absolutely gutted,” Kane wrote on Twitter post-game.

    “We’ve given it everything and it’s come down to a small detail which I take responsibility for. There’s no hiding from it, it hurts and it’ll take some time to get over it but that’s part of sport.

    “Now it’s about using the experience to be mentally and physically stronger for the next challenge. Thanks for all the support throughout the tournament – it means a lot.”

  • Mbappe seen laughing at Kane after penalty miss

    Mbappe seen laughing at Kane after penalty miss

    Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe was seen laughing at England captain Harry Kane after his penalty miss against France.

    Kane blazed a late spot-kick high over the bar as England suffered World Cup heartbreak on Saturday night.

    The striker had already beaten his Tottenham team-mate Hugo Lloris once from 12 yards but missed the target with his second as France won 2-1 to reach the semi-finals.

    After Kane missed, Mbappe could not hide his delight as France celebrated.

    Mbappe was kept relatively quiet by England but his reaction added to a painful night for the Three Lions.

  • Qatar 2022: Croatia cruise into quarter-finals after penalty shootout

    Qatar 2022: Croatia cruise into quarter-finals after penalty shootout

    Goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic was the hero, saving three penalties in the shootout, as Croatia edged past Japan after a 1-1 draw to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

    Livakovic kept out the first two efforts before stopping Maya Yoshida’s kick, then Mario Pasalic converted the vital effort to take his side through.

    Zlatko Dalic’s side, beaten in the final by France four years ago, will face tournament favourites Brazil or South Korea in the next round on Friday.

    Japan were the livelier side and took a deserved lead two minutes before half-time when Celtic forward Daizen Maeda converted from Yoshida’s knock down.

    Croatia levelled in the second half courtesy of Ivan Perisic’s brilliant bullet header from Dejan Lovren’s cross, becoming his country’s all-time leading scorer at major tournaments with 10 goals.

    Neither side could find a breakthrough and the game ticked into the additional 30 minutes, with Brighton midfielder Kaoru Mitoma’s spectacular strike pushed over by Livakovic.

    At the other end, Marko Livaja’s flicked header looked to be looping in, but Shuichi Gonda managed to gather and Lovro Majer dragged a shot in the 120th minute.

    The contest went to nerve-shredding penalties, where Livakovic emerged as the man to lead Croatia’s celebrations.

    BBC

  • NBC imposes N2m penalty on Arise TV

    NBC imposes N2m penalty on Arise TV

    The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has imposed a penalty of N2 million on Arise TV News for alleged violations of Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

    The Director-General of NBC, Malam Shehu Illelah, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

    “On Saturday Nov. 12, the commission monitored the use of a press release purportedly signed by Mr Festus Okoye, a National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), by Arise TV.

    “The said press release alleged that INEC was investigating the issue of forfeiture by a United States Court
    against the presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), with a view to prosecution.

    “The press release in reference has been tagged fake by INEC and the organisation has also issued a counter press release to refute the story.”

    Illelah recalled that NBC, between September 19 and 26, 2022, went round the country to sensitise broadcasters and reminded them of the provisions of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and the Electoral Act as the country counts down to 2023 General Elections.

    He said the NBC also underscored the need for broadcasters to double check the veracity of any information, especially, those from the Social Media (User Generated Content UGC) which is, specifically affirmed by Section 5.6.5. of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code.

    “Likewise, we draw attention to section 5.0.1 of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code which provides that news shall be presented as a truthful and accurate account of an event or phenomenon.

    “News requires the highest level of responsibility by practitioners in adhering to the most pristine of their professional ethics. These include truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and impartiality.

    “Furthermore, section 5.1.3 of the Code says fake news is prohibited. News is the most potent of all broadcasts and therefore, the editorial responsibility of the broadcaster is sacrosanct. Every news item must be verified.”

    Illelah said that the commission, along with stakeholders, have been working towards a free and fair 2023 general elections and enjoined broadcasters to continue to perform their duties professionally, in order to bring about a successful democratic process.

    “Nevertheless, the commission uses this opportunity to warn all broadcasters to adhere to the provisions of
    the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, regulations and other extant Laws, as it will not hesitate to sanction any Broadcaster that contravenes the above requirements.

  • Neymar penalty kick earns narrow win for Brazil against Japan

    Neymar penalty kick earns narrow win for Brazil against Japan

    Brazil earned a 1-0 win in a friendly match against Japan in Tokyo on Monday, thanks to a penalty kick from Neymar.

    Brazil dominated for large periods in the pouring rain at the New Japan National Stadium and squandered several goalscoring chances.

    Neymar’s penalty kick finally broke the deadlock in the 77th minute.

    The victory means the Selecao have won five consecutive games, and have not lost since July when they were beaten by Argentina in the Copa America final.

    Both teams came into the came on the back of big wins last time out Thursday, with Japan thumping Paraguay 4-1, while Brazil went one better in beating South Korea 5-1.

    Brazil almost took the lead inside two minutes as a neat play between Vinicius Junior and Neymar ended with the latter backheeling to Lucas Paqueta.

    He hit the post after shooting across Shuichi Gonda in the Japan goal.

    Japan had a brief period in the first half where they caused some problems for Tite’s side, with Takumi Minamino getting some joy between the lines.

    But Brazil soon established their dominance as they created more chances.

    Casemiro should have put the visitors ahead in the 26th minute but could only guide a header from a Raphinha free-kick over the crossbar.

    Thereafter, Neymar had a shot parried away by Gonda and Raphinha bent a direct free-kick just wide of the left-hand post.

    Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus were introduced just after the hour and the Arsenal forward almost made an immediate impact.

    But he could only guide his shot wide of the far post after the ball was cushioned down for him by Casemiro.

    The hosts’ only real chance of note came in the 72nd minute, when Junya Ito fired over with a volley at the far post.

    Brazil were awarded a penalty kick shortly after, when substitute Richarlison was fouled by Wataru Endo.

    Neymar then sent Gonda the wrong way from the spot for them to win the game.