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Scholes Slams Bruno Fernandes for Reckless Red Card in Spurs Defeat
Former England midfielder Paul Scholes has shared his views on Bruno Fernandes’ controversial red card during Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat in front of their home crowd at Old Trafford, with Spurs taking the lead just three minutes into the game thanks to Brennan Johnson’s early strike.
The visitors continued to dominate, extending their lead with a goal from Dejan Kulusevski early in the second half, followed by a third from Dominic Solanke in the 77th minute.
Fernandes’ sending-off became a major talking point of the match.
In the 42nd minute, the United captain attempted to challenge James Maddison for the ball.
Unfortunately, Fernandes lost his footing and slipped, resulting in a raised boot that caught Maddison’s shin.
Referee Chris Kavanagh immediately showed Fernandes a straight red card without hesitation.
Paul Scholes did not hold back in his criticism, suggesting that the Portuguese star had allowed the referee to make such a call.
“He shouldn’t give him the chance, should he?” Scholes said.
“Yes, he slipped, and it shouldn’t have been a red card.
But why put yourself in that position? It was another moment of petulance from the captain, who had already been underperforming like the rest of the team in the first half.”
Scholes’ comments highlight the ongoing frustrations with Fernandes’ temperament and decision-making, especially given his leadership role within the team.
The red card not only impacted the remainder of the match but also raised concerns about the mental discipline of Manchester United’s key players during crucial games.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is not at risk of being sacked despite their 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final on Wednesday. Sky Sports reports that the club still sees Amorim as a key part of their long-term plans.
Even though United missed out on an automatic Champions League spot, the defeat won’t affect their faith in the 40-year-old coach. After the match in Bilbao, Amorim said he would step down immediately without asking for compensation if both the club’s board and fans no longer supported him.
Amorim took over from Erik ten Hag in November when United were 13th in the league. Since then, the team has slipped three more places, hovering just above the relegation zone. They have also been knocked out of all three cup competitions this season.
Lionel Messi has revealed the goal he holds dearest out of the hundreds he’s scored in his legendary career. The Inter Miami forward, now 38, picked his header against Manchester United in the 2009 UEFA Champions League final as his personal favorite.
Messi, who has found the net over 800 times while playing for Argentina, Barcelona, PSG, and now Inter Miami, said that despite scoring more beautiful and important goals, the one in Rome stands out for him. “That header in the Champions League final has always been my favorite,” he said.
The goal, which came as Barcelona’s second in their 2-0 win over United, saw a much shorter Messi rise above Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic to beat goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar. The moment not only sealed a memorable win for Barça but also helped Messi secure his first Champions League trophy with the Spanish giants. It’s now considered one of the most unforgettable goals in the tournament’s history.
Ademola Lookman is expected to play his last match for Atalanta this Sunday. The Italian club will face Parma in their final game of the 2024/25 season at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. Reports from Gazzetta dello Sport say Atalanta are open to offers for the Nigerian winger, who joined the team from RB Leipzig in 2022.
The club is said to be willing to sell Lookman for around €40 million. This season, Lookman has been impressive, scoring 20 goals and assisting seven times in 39 appearances across all competitions.
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