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☆ Argentina hand Brazil third straight loss after crowd trouble at Maracana
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"The truth is that this group continues to achieve historic things, once again," Argentina captain Lionel Messi told reporters. "It is something very nice to be able to win here in Brazil, after how strong they have been at home throughout their history." Brazil were arguably the better side and almost scored from a corner just before halftime through a Gabriel Martinelli strike that defender Christian Romero cleared off the goal line. They wasted a golden opportunity to score in the 47th minute when Martinelli missed an absolute sitter, striking a close-range shot straight at the goalkeeper. Reporting by Fernando Kallas, editing by Nick MulvenneyOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nicolas Otamendi, Lionel Messi, Gabriel Martinelli, Christian Romero, Vinicius Jr, Marquinhos, Martinelli, Otamendi, Celso, Joelinton, Rodrigo de Paul, Fernando Kallas, Nick Mulvenney Organizations: RIO DE, Brazil, Argentina, Thomson Locations: RIO DE JANEIRO, Argentina, Brazil

☆ Violent clashes mar Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil v Argentina - Estadio Maracana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - November 21, 2023 Fans clash with security staff in the stands causing a delay to the start of the match REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Acquire Licensing RightsRIO DE JANEIRO, Nov 21 (Reuters) - The start of the World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was delayed by half an hour after violent clashes between police and visiting fans at Maracana Stadium on Tuesday. Some Argentina fans responded by ripping up and throwing seats at the officers as nearby fans panicked and came onto the pitch to escape the fighting. One Argentina fan lay prone on the pitch with a bloodied face before being taken from the stadium on a stretcher. On Tuesday, the Argentina players eventually returned once the police had corralled the visiting fans in a pen and the match started after a lengthy delay. It was a third straight defeat for five-times World Cup winners Brazil, who had midfielder Joelinton sent off 18 minutes from time.

Persons: Ricardo Moraes, Lionel Messi, Messi, Nicolas Otamendi, Joelinton, Fernando Kallas, Nick Mulvenney, Stephen Coates Organizations: Soccer, Estadio Maracana, REUTERS, DE, Maracana, Argentina, Libertadores, Argentina's Boca Juniors, Brazil's Fluminense, Copa Libertadores, Brazil, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Argentina, Rio de Janeiro, DE JANEIRO

☆ World Cup winner Scaloni contemplates walking away from Argentina job
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"Argentina needs a coach who has all the energy possible and who is well ... "These players have given a lot to the coaching staff and I need to think a lot about what I'm going to do. "These guys are making it difficult, so I need to think about it for a while. "We are sure and hope that Scaloni will continue," Argentina defender Cristian Romero told reporters. "Let's see now he will have time to think, he didn't say anything in the dressing room about it.

Persons: Lionel Scaloni, Scaloni, It's, Lionel Messi, Cristian Romero, Fernando Kallas, Nick Mulvenney Organizations: RIO DE, South, FA, Copa America, Thomson Locations: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Argentina, Qatar

☆ Colombia fight back to shock Brazil, Uruguay beat Messi's Argentina
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Nov 17 (Reuters) - Brazil lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier match as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions, who dropped to fifth place in the South American standings on Thursday. Brazil started well and dominated early proceedings, taking the lead in the fourth minute through a strike by Gabriel Martinelli, assisted by Vinicius Jr.'s fine first touch pass. Diaz burst into tears as he dedicated the win to his father who was celebrating emotionally in the stands. Goals in each half from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez gave Uruguay victory over Lionel Messi's Argentina in a nervy affair at the World Cup champions' Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires. The visitors were the better side from start to finish and the win put them second in the standings on 10 points, two behind Argentina.

Persons: Luis Diaz, Gabriel Martinelli, Vinicius Jr, Alisson, Diaz, Ronald Araujo, Darwin Nunez, Lionel Messi's, Araujo, Emiliano Martinezm, Nunez, mightily, Messi, TyC, Fernando Kallas, Michael Perry, Simon Cameron, Moore Organizations: Liverpool, Real Madrid, Metropolitano, Argentina, URUGUAY OUTCLASS WORLD, BUENOS AIRES, South America, Uruguay, World, TyC Sports, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Colombia, Barranquilla, Rio de Janeiro, URUGUAY, BUENOS, BUENOS AIRES Argentina, Uruguay, Lionel Messi's Argentina, Buenos Aires, Venezuela, Ecuador

☆ Ronaldo scores as Portugal beat Liechtenstein 2-0
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo found the back of the net to help Portugal beat Liechtenstein 2-0 in Group J clash on Thursday as the 38-year-old tied Belgium's Romelu Lukaku as the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign's top scorer. With their spot for the finals already secured, Portugal are on top of their group on 27 points, eight ahead of second-placed Slovakia. Liechtenstein are bottom with no points after nine games. Ronaldo extended his lead as the all-time top scorer in international soccer by moving up to 128 goals in 204 matches. Joao Cancelo extended their lead in the 56th minute, taking advantage of a blunder by goalkeeper Benjamin Buechel, who was out of position, to striked into the empty net.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Lukaku, Roberto Martinez, Diogo Jota's, Ronaldo, Joao Cancelo, Benjamin Buechel, Fernando Kallas, Julien Pretot Organizations: Portugal, Liechtenstein, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Slovakia, Liechtenstein, striked

☆ Spain close in on top spot with Cyprus win
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 16 (Reuters) - Spain closed in on clinching top spot in their Euro 2024 qualifying Group A when they strolled to a 3-1 away win against Cyprus on Thursday. Happy to help the team and for the beautiful goal," Yamal said. "To play football is very difficult and it's difficult to win comfortably, scoring a lot of goals," said De La Fuente. "The opponent also play and they want to please their fans, so we need to be focus all the time. "In the second half we didn't play as well as we did in the first and they had their chances later on.

Persons: Luis de la Fuente, Yamal, Barcelona wonderkid, Mikel Oyarzabal, Joselu, Kostas Pileas, De La Fuente, Fernando Kallas, Julien Pretot Organizations: Cyprus, Spain, Barcelona, Real Sociedad, Real, Thomson Locations: Spain, Scotland, Georgia, Cyprus, Real Madrid

☆ Real Sociedad outclass Benfica 3-1 to edge closer to last 16
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Nov 8 (Reuters) - Real Sociedad edged closer to a place in the knockout stage of the Champions League with a comfortable 3-1 win over Benfica in Group D on Wednesday which ended the Portuguese side's faint hopes of reaching the last 16. It was Sociedad's third consecutive Champions League win but their first at home in 20 years as they provisionally took top spot in Group D on 10 points with two games remaining. Real Sociedad and Inter will qualify for the last 16 if the Italian side beat the Austrian team later on Wednesday. The match was stopped briefly halfway through the second half after flares were thrown by Benfica supporters. Earlier on Wednesday, three fans were arrested after violent clashes between supporters of both teams, the Basque Country police confirmed.

Persons: Mikel Merino, Mikel Oyarzabal, Ander Barrenetxea, Brais Mendez, Rafa Silva, Benfica's, Merino, Fernando Kallas, Christian Radnedge, Clare Fallon Organizations: Sociedad, Champions League, Benfica, League, Inter Milan, Salzburg, Real Sociedad, Inter, Austrian, Movistar, Basque Country, Thomson Locations: Italian

☆ Real Madrid beat Braga 3-0 to clinch Champions League last-16 place
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MADRID, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo scored as Real Madrid cruised into the last 16 of the Champions League with two group games remaining after a 3-0 victory over Portuguese side Braga on Wednesday. They could secure top spot with a point at home in their next game against Napoli. The Italian champions are second on seven points, four clear of Braga in third. Real got an early scare when Lucas Vazquez held Braga defender Cristian Borja inside the box to concede a penalty in the fourth minute. However, he was let off and Real then took control of the game.

Persons: Brahim Diaz, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham, Braga, Real, Lucas Vazquez, Cristian Borja, Andriy Lunin, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Alvaro Djalo, Vazquez, Bruma, Diaz, Matheus, Vinicius, I'm, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis, Christian Organizations: Real Madrid, Champions League, Portuguese, Braga, Wednesday, Real, Napoli, Union, Rodrygo, Movistar, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Union Berlin, Spanish

☆ Ex-Spanish FA chief Rubiales banned three years over kiss scandal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The suspension was imposed following the allegedly non-consensual kiss Rubiales gave to Spain player Jenni Hermoso after this year's Women's World Cup final in which Spain beat England. The "kiss-gate" scandal completely overshadowed what was a momentous moment for Spanish women's soccer and blew up into a sexism storm that attracted global headlines. Rubiales resigned in September from his position as RFEF president, saying his position had become untenable. "Mr Rubiales has been notified of the terms of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee’s decision today," FIFA said. "Women's football stuck together on this and it's the right outcome."

Persons: Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, Susana Vera, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Hermoso, Mr Rubiales, Sue Smith, Trevor Stynes, Martyn Herman, Fernando Kallas, Ed Osmond Organizations: Royal Spanish Football Federation, Spanish Football Association, Spain, England, FIFA, Reuters, FIFA Appeal, Sky Sports, Thomson Locations: Madrid, Spain, Spanish

☆ Vinicius vows to continue fight against racism as he wins Socrates Award
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

"I will remain strong in the fight against racism," said the Brazilian, who received the award from the Prince of Monaco. "It is a very sad thing to talk about racism nowadays, but we have to continue in the fight so that people suffer less. "Very happy to receive this award and to help many children in Brazil. He put Brazil on a different level and people respect Brazilian players thanks to the great legacy he left," Vinicius said. Reporting by Fernando Kallas; additional reporting by Janina Nuno Rios Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, Prince Albert II of Monaco, Stephanie Lecocq, Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Prince of Monaco, Pele, " Vinicius, Vini, Fernando Kallas, Janina Nuno Rios, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, Chatelet Theatre, Rights, Real Madrid, Real, Vini Jr . Institute, Thomson Locations: Paris, France, Brazil

☆ Injury doubts haunt Barcelona ahead of Saturday's Clasico against Real Madrid
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Xavi had to call up eight academy players for their Champions League match against Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, as the Catalonian side grapple with injuries to eight key players, including Polish striker Robert Lewandowski. Barca secured a hard-fought 2-1 win against Shakhtar thanks to a brilliant display by 20-year-old Fermin Lopez, who is becoming a regular in the first team. It's a match in which we need to be at 100%," Xavi told a press conference on Wednesday. Real lead the LaLiga standings, level with Girona, the surprise package of the season so far, on 25 points from 10 games. Barcelona are third on 24 points, two ahead of Atletico Madrid, who have a game in hand.

Persons: FC Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, Pedro Nunes, Xavi Hernandez, Xavi, Robert Lewandowski, Barca, Fermin Lopez, Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Pedri, Sergi Roberto, Raphinha, Joao Felix, It's, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Arda Gueler, Englishman Jude Bellingham, Carlo Ancelotti, Fernando Kallas, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer Football, FC Porto, FC Barcelona, Estadio, FC Barcelona's, REUTERS, Rights, Real Madrid, El, Champions League, Shakhtar Donetsk, Shakhtar, Lewandowski, El Clasico, Barca, Borussia Dortmund, Braga, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Thomson Locations: Porto, Portugal, Rights BARCELONA, Barcelona, Catalonian, Camp Nou, Portuguese, Girona

☆ Barcelona's Torres and Lopez on target in 2-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - First-half goals from Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez helped Barcelona secure a 2-1 home win against Shakhtar Donetsk in their Champions League Group H tie on Wednesday night. The goal was initially ruled out for a hint of an offside in the build up, but a VAR check confirmed that Lopez was onside when he struck from inside the box. Barca then missed several chances to stretch out their lead, with Lopez hitting the post twice more and having two goals ruled out by VAR for tight offsides. I'm happy for the win and for helping out with a goal," man of the match Lopez told Movistar Plus. "Xavi told us that winning today would be key to get closer to securing a place in the knock-outs.

Persons: Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez, Torres, Lopez, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Sergi Roberto, Frenkie De Jong, Jules Kounde, Gavi, Xavi Hernandez, Barca, Georgiy Sudakov, Xavi, Fernando Kallas, Hugh Lawson Organizations: Barcelona, Shakhtar Donetsk, Champions League Group, FC Porto, Barca, Shakhtar, Movistar, Antwerp, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Porto

☆ Atletico fight back to draw thriller with Celtic
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

GLASGOW, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Atletico Madrid battled back twice to draw 2-2 at Celtic in a thrilling Champions League Group E clash on Wednesday in which the Spanish side played the last few minutes with 10 men. Feyenoord took over top spot in the standings on six points after a 3-1 win at Lazio earlier on Wednesday and the draw left Atletico second on five points, one clear of Italy's Lazio in third. Celtic are bottom with one point from three games. With 11 men it would have been different, but at least we leave with a point," Atletico defender Mario Hermoso told Movistar Plus. These are things that happen in football and we hope to do well when we see them at our home."

Persons: Furuhashi, Antoine Griezmann, Joe Hart, Griezmann, Nahuel Molina, Luis Palma, Celtic's, Alvaro Morata, Hart, Rodrigo de Paul, Paulo Bernardo, De Paul, Mario Hermoso, Fernando Kallas, Ed Osmond Organizations: GLASGOW, Atletico Madrid, Celtic, Feyenoord, Lazio, Atletico, Frenchman, Movistar, Thomson Locations: Spanish, Celtic, Madrid

☆ Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Bellingham on target in 2-1 win at Braga
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BRAGA, Portugal, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Real Madrid's Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham scored in each half to secure a 2-1 win at Sporting Braga and keep their side three points clear atop Champions League Group C on Tuesday. Wasteful Real missed several chances to extend their lead mainly through Vinicius who was often caught offside playing on the shoulder of an extremely high Braga defensive line. But they managed to score again in the 61st when Rodrygo beat the offside trap and found Vinicius ghosting behind the defence on the left. "We had to suffer more than expected in the end but it's normal to suffer away from home, especially in the Champions League," Vinicius Jr told Movistar Plus. Real are top on nine points ahead of Napoli, who eked out a 1-0 win at bottom side Union Berlin with the Germans yet to earn a point.

Persons: Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo ., Vinicius Jr, Vinicius, Vinicius ghosting, Christian Karembeu, Braga, Alvaro Djalo, Kepa Arrizabalaga, " Vinicius Jr, Fernando Kallas, Ken Ferris Organizations: BRAGA, Sporting Braga, Champions League, Rodrygo, Braga, Real Madrid, League, Movistar, Berlin, Thomson Locations: Portugal, Brazilian, Bellingham, Napoli

☆ Albania coach Sylvinho eyes Euro qualification after dream start
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

The Poles are struggling down in fourth on six points, two points behind Moldova and the Czechs with three games left. The 21,000 tickets were sold-out within a few hours for the clash at the Air Albania stadium in the capital Tirana. "We're aware of the enthusiasm of our supporters but the players know that's the external scenario, something we can't control. Since Sylvinho's debut in a hard-fought 1-0 loss away to Poland in March, Albania have had three wins and a draw. "We have to be here (in Tirana) because it is where our work will be developed," Sylvinho said.

Persons: Robert Lewandowski's Poland, Albania's, Sylvinho, Armand Duka, Pablo Zabaleta, Doriva, Duka, Gianni De Biasi, Asani, Fernando Kallas, Ken Ferris Organizations: Arsenal, Barcelona, Eagles, Moldova, Poland, Air Albania, Reuters, Albanian, League, Manchester City, Middlesbrough, Olympique Lyonnais, Corinthians, Brazil, South Korean, Gwangju FC, UEFA, Thomson Locations: Albania, Czech Republic, Germany, Tirana, Moldova, Faroe Islands, Poland, France, Warsaw, Macedonia

☆ Doncic fever hits Madrid as Mavericks forward returns to face Real
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsMADRID, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Dallas Mavericks' Slovenia forward Luka Doncic will get a rapturous home welcome when he faces his former team Real Madrid for the first time in an exhibition game on Tuesday. "Most likely I wouldn't be where I am now if it wasn't for Real Madrid. "If one day I come back to play in Europe, it will be for Real Madrid." Five years on from his move to the NBA, Doncic has left an indelible mark on Spain and Real Madrid, where he made 216 appearances and won seven trophies. The third pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Doncic signed for the Mavericks, where he continues to display his immense talent.

Persons: Luka Doncic, Jerome Miron, Doncic, I'm, Fernando Kallas, Ken Ferris Organizations: Dallas Mavericks, American Airlines Center, Rights, Luka, Real Madrid, Real, Spanish, NBA, Wizink, Intercontinental, Copa del Rey, Mavericks, Star, Wizink Center, Thomson Locations: Dallas , TX, USA, Rights MADRID, Slovenia, Spanish, Europe, Spain, Real Madrid

☆ Atletico Madrid fight back to win five-goal thriller against Feyenoord
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MADRID, Oct 4 (Reuters) - Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid fight back and secure a frantic 3-2 win over Feyenoord in their Champions League Group E clash on Wednesday, with goalkeeper Jan Oblak putting in a superb second-half performance for the hosts. The hosts hit back five minutes later with Morata striking a rebound from inside the box. "This is the Champions League, there is no win without suffering and we know how to endure suffering," Morata told Movistar Plus. Atletico top Group E with four points from two games, one ahead of Feyenoord in second. Lazio, who are third on one point, face Celtic, who have no points, later on Wednesday.

Persons: Alvaro Morata, Jan Oblak, Mario Hermoso, Ueda, David Hancko's, Trauner, Antoine Griezmann, Morata, Nahuel Molina, Paixao, Fernando Kallas, Pritha Sarkar, Toby Davis Organizations: Atletico Madrid, Feyenoord, Champions League, Atletico, Movistar, Lazio, Celtic, Thomson Locations: MADRID

☆ Real Madrid fight back to win five-goal thriller at Napoli
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Real are top of Group C on six points from two games, three ahead Napoli and Braga. While there were frazzled nerves at the end, Real started the game strongly with the Vinicius and Bellingham creating all kinds of trouble for the hosts' defence. However, veteran midfielder Luka Modric climbed off the bench to liven up Real Madrid late in the game. He first put it on a plate for Bellingham, who missed a sitter from close range in the 75th minute. Reporting by Fernando Kallas in Madrid Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Alex Meret, Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Leo, Piotr Zielinski, Federico Valverde cannoned, Real, Vinicius, Bellingham, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Nacho, Carlo Ancelotti, vociferously, Clement Turpin, It's, Ancelotti, Diego, Arrizabalaga, Victor Osimhen's, Luka Modric, Valverde, Modric, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Madrid, Napoli, Champions League Group, Real, Braga, Union, Movistar, Diego Maradona, Thomson Locations: NAPLES, Italy, Real, Union Berlin, Bellingham, Vinicius, Madrid

☆ Oyarzabal and Mendez on target as Real Sociedad win 2-0 at Salzburg
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

SALZBURG, Austria, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Mikel Oyarzabal and Brais Mendez scored first-half goals to give Real Sociedad a comfortable 2-0 win at Salzburg in their Champions League Group D clash on Tuesday. Mendez extended their lead 20 minutes later beating the goalkeeper with a tidy finish after a quick counter-attack. Oyarzabal missed a sitter two minutes later and Salzburg complained vociferously to the referee after they had a penalty award overturned following a lengthy VAR review early in the second half. Real Sociedad are top of Group D on four points from two games, one ahead Salzburg in second. Inter Milan, who are third on one point, host Benfica, who have no points, later on Tuesday.

Persons: Mikel Oyarzabal, Brais Mendez, Oyarzabal, Mendez, vociferously, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Real Sociedad, Salzburg, Champions League Group, Inter Milan, Benfica, Thomson Locations: SALZBURG, Austria, Basque, Salzburg, Madrid

☆ Barcelona under investigation for suspected bribery in refereeing case
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-28 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Police also searched the offices of the football federation RFEF in Madrid on Thursday, the Barcelona court said, as part of the ongoing inquiry into "possible systemic corruption" within the Spanish refereeing committee. Spanish football and the RFEF in particular are going through a moment of reckoning amid allegations of sexual abuse against former RFEF chief Luis Rubiales. The refereeing investigation has now been widened to include Barcelona as a suspect. Barcelona has denied any wrongdoing, saying in a statement in February it had paid an external consultant who supplied it with "technical reports related to professional refereeing", which it said was a common practice among professional football clubs. According to judge Aguirre, Negreira was responsible for ranking and evaluating the referees.

Persons: Albert Gea, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Joaquin Aguirre Lopez, Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, Aguirre, Negreira, Fernando Kallas, Andrei Khalip Organizations: Football, FC Barcelona, Rights, Barcelona, Reuters, Thursday, Police, RFEF, Real Madrid, Thomson Locations: Barcelona, Spain, Rights MADRID, Spanish, Madrid, Sydney, RFEF

☆ Diaz and Joselu on target as wasteful Real sink Las Palmas
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-27 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MADRID, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Real Madrid bounced back from their painful derby loss with a 2-0 home LaLiga win over lowly Las Palmas on Wednesday thanks to goals from Brahim Diaz and Joselu. The hosts were by far superior side but squandered more than a dozen clearcut chances in the first half, with Diaz and Joselu missing sitters from close range. Arda Guler, who was expected to be available against Las Palmas after recovering from a knee operation, sustained a thigh injury in training that will further delay his debut for the team. Vinicius did come off the bench in the second half after missing four consecutive games for his club. Real moved up to second place on 18 points, leapfrogging third-placed Barcelona who were held to a 2-2 draw by Mallorca on Tuesday.

Persons: Brahim Diaz, Joselu, Carlo Ancelotti, Jude Bellingham, Diaz, Alvaro Valles, Lucas Vazquez, David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Vinicius Jr, Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, Arda Guler, Vinicius, it's, Movistar, Fernando Kallas, Ed Osmond Organizations: Madrid, Las Palmas, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Las, Real, Mallorca, Tuesday, Villarreal, Wednesday, Thomson Locations: MADRID, Las, Las Palmas, Rodrygo, Barcelona, Girona

☆ Tome confident she will remain Spain manager
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CORDOBA, Spain, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Spain women's coach Montse Tome said she was confident that she would remain in her position after the players ended their boycott of the national team. "The players have been 100% professional and what we want is to enjoy the victory today and start the next training camp strong," Tome told a press conference in Cordoba, when asked if she had the players' support to stay in charge. "I'm confident in my work and I feel like I have always had the players' confidence as well. Following wins over the top-ranked Sweden on Friday and Switzerland, defender Olga Carmona said she was happy with Tome and how the team responded to adversity. Secretary general Andreu Camps and Miguel Garcia Caba, director of integrity, were the first to be removed from their positions, the federation announced over the weekend.

Persons: Montse Tome, Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Tome, Olga Carmona, Carmona, Andreu Camps, Miguel Garcia Caba, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Spanish Federation, Nations League, TVE, Thomson Locations: CORDOBA, Spain, Switzerland, Cordoba, Sweden

☆ Bonmati scores twice as Spain outclass Switzerland with 5-0 win
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CORDOBA, Spain, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Aitana Bonmati scored a brace to help World champions Spain thrash Switzerland 5-0 in a Nations League group game on Tuesday. Spain were playing their first game at home after winning the World Cup in Australia last month and following the furore caused by former Spanish Federation (RFEF) boss Luis Rubiales kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips at the medal ceremony. "We were looking forward to celebrating with the fans," Bonmati told TVE. Lucia Garcia and Putellas both had good early chances to open the scoring from close-range denied by Swiss goalkeeper Elvira Herzog. Reporting by Fernando Kallas Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Aitana Bonmati, Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Alexia Putellas, Irene Paredes, Bonmati, Lucia Garcia, Putellas, Elvira Herzog, Herzog, Caldentey, Garcia, Olga Carmona, Oroz, Fernando Kallas, Toby Davis Organizations: Spain, Nations League, Spanish Federation, Nuevo Arcangel, women's, TVE, Swiss, UEFA, League, Thomson Locations: CORDOBA, Spain, Switzerland, Australia, Cordoba, Paris, Sweden, Italy

☆ Spain's women players ready to stick to football after ending boycott, says Bonmati
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

CORDOBA, Spain, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Spain's women players want to "just stick to football" after they ended their boycott of the national team that started after former Spanish Federation (RFEF) boss Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips following their World Cup triumph, midfielder Aitana Bonmati said. "The first few days were complicated, with stress, anxiety, but as the days have gone by things have changed. That included two dressing room rebellions that ended the international careers of several players before they finally accomplished change thanks to the latest boycott. "(Gender equality) is a global struggle and all the players feel it is a little bit our own," Bonmati said. "We are here to play football but we have a loudspeaker and a responsibility to leave football and women in a better place than we found it."

Persons: Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Aitana Bonmati, Bonmati, Andreu Camps, Miguel Garcia Caba, RFEF, Fernando Kallas, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Spanish Federation, UEFA, Sweden, Nations League Group, Cordoba, Switzerland, Thomson Locations: CORDOBA, Spain, Gothenburg

☆ Spain's women players to end boycott after federation commit to change
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Fernando Kallas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

The decision was reached around 5 a.m. (0300 GMT) after more than seven hours of meetings at a hotel in Oliva, an hour from Valencia, involving the players, RFEF officials, the National Sports Council (CSD) and the women's players' union FUTPRO. "A joint commission will be created between RFEF, CSD and players to follow up on the agreements, which will be signed tomorrow," CSD President Victor Francos told reporters. "The players have expressed their concern about the need for profound changes in the RFEF, which has committed to making these changes immediately." The revolt by the players was triggered after former RFEF chief Rubiales kissed forward Hermoso on the lips following Spain's World Cup victory. Hermoso was not in the squad list announced on Monday and accused the RFEF of trying to divide and manipulate the players.

Persons: Jennifer Hermoso, Juan Medina, Rights OLIVA, Luis Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Victor Francos, Rafael del Amo, Amanda Gutierrez, Montse Tome, Francos, Rubiales, Hermoso, RFEF, Fernando Kallas, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Football, FIFA, REUTERS, Rights, National Sports Council, Women's Nations League, Sweden, Switzerland, Nations League, Olympic Games, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Spain, Madrid, Oliva, Valencia, Gothenburg, Cordoba, Europe

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