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Fenerbahce boss Mourinho gets four-game ban for comments after Istanbul derby

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after the club accused the him of making racist comments, Afrosport reports. Mourinho was accused by Galatasaray of making racist remarks after Monday’s goalless draw in the Istanbul derby at RAMS Park, but Fenerbahce refuted the claims, adding that their coach’s comments were "completely taken out of context". A statement from Fenerbahce on Friday confirmed that...

David Coote: PGMOL suspends referee amid Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp viral video

UEFA suspends referee David Coote until June 2026

by Ibikunle Salako

28 February 2025

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been suspended until June 2026 by the European football governing body, UEFA, Afrosport reports. Coote was sacked by the Premier League Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) last December for his conduct. The body said the referee was in serious breach of his employment contract, and his actions made his position "untenable". The 42-year-old was initially suspended by PGMOL on 11...

Man United boss Amorim responds to Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes

by Kunle Fayiga

28 February 2025

Ruben Amorim has hit back at comments of former Manchester United captain Roy Keane about current skipper Bruno Fernandes, stating his own opinion is more important as the head coach, Afrosport reports. Keane, speaking on The Overlap, was critical of Fernandes as United captain, asserting he did not have the personality to wear the armband. Amorim, however, speaking ahead of United’s FA Cup fifth-round tie with...

Guardiola wary of Plymouth Argyle threat ahead of FA Cup clash

by Kunle Fayiga

28 February 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is cautious of the threat Plymouth Argyle can pose ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round encounter, refusing to call them an unknown team, Afrosport reports. The Pilgrims have made headlines in this season's cup competition, first eliminating Brentford away in the third round before taking out Premier League leaders Liverpool in the fourth round. The Championship outfit will have another giant-killing...

FA Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe gives update on Isak injury

by Kunle Fayiga

28 February 2025

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe says the current injury of Alexander Isak is not long-term and could be in contention to play in this weekend’s FA Cup fifth round against Brighton & Hove Albion, Afrosport reports. The Swedish forward of Eritrean heritage missed the Magpies’ midweek fixture at Liverpool which ended in a 2-0 loss due to a groin injury. It has led to concerns about...

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Fenerbahce boss Mourinho files lawsuit against rivals Galatasaray

UEFA suspends referee David Coote until June 2026

Man United boss Amorim responds to Roy Keane’s criticism of Bruno Fernandes

Guardiola wary of Plymouth Argyle threat ahead of FA Cup clash

FA Cup: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe gives update on Isak injury

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