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Scholes Slams Bruno Fernandes for Reckless Red Card in Spurs Defeat

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6 months ago

September 30, 2024

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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.

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Ex-Premier League Star Joey Barton Guilty of Assaulting Wife in Drunken Attack

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10 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Former Professional footballer, Joey Barton has been found guilty of assault charge. This was reported by Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday.

The ex-footballer was reported to have assimilated his wife by beating her after pushing her to the floor and kicking her in the head.

It can be recalled that the assault incident and charge occurred in 2021. The incident resulted as Barton was intoxicated and abused his wife after their children went to bed.

The sentence and punishment of the ex-footballer has yet to be stated.

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Football Legend Ronaldo Apologizes to Neymar for Comment on CBF President Relationship

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13 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Football Legend Ronaldo apologizes to Neymar for his comment on compatriot. The footballer hinted at Neymar not having a good relationship with the current CBF president, Ednaldo Rodrigues.

Ronaldo stated this during his recent interview “As far as I know, Neymar doesn’t get along with Ednaldo. That’s what I heard, I don’t know if it’s true. But it’s possible.”

However the footballer then takes to his X page to write out an apology. “I would like to apologize to @neymarjr for having spoken about his relationship with the president of the CBF.”

“As a former player, I know how badly told stories can harm us. I also know how much his talent can make a difference in the Brazilian National Team. That’s why I support him!”

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Super Eagles Coach Eric Chelle Says the Team is Focused on Winning Every Game

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19 hours ago

March 25, 2025

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his goal is to win every match with the team.

The Malian coach kicked off his tenure with a 1-0 win over Rwanda’s Amavubi last Friday.

Up next, Nigeria will face Zimbabwe at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Chelle stressed the importance of keeping up the momentum.

“I’ve told my players that I want to win every game,” the 47-year-old said at a press conference. “Right now, my focus is on the Zimbabwe match. After that, we’ll think about the next one.”