French Ligue 1 outfit Rennes could be hit with UEFA’s hammer if found guilty as it is reported that the Europe League organizers have opened proceedings against them for the trouble that ensued at the game on Tuesday night against North London outfit Arsenal. The Gunners team were defeated 3-1 away from home after their host came from behind to have the day and the hand hope for a quarterfinals qualification. UEFA said it has charges against the home team for field invasion by supporters which contravenes Art 12(2) of the UEFA Disciplinary Regulations (DR). Also, the club is charged for the setting off of fireworks by their fans and stairways blockage which contravenes Art 16 (2) DR and Art 38 of the UEFA Safety and Security Regulations respectively. … [Read more...]
Arsenal get share of UEFA fine
North London outfit Arsenal have been fined by UEFA to pay £12,966 for a late kick-off and a pitch invasion during the Europa League tie against Qarabag at the Emirates Stadium in December. It would be recalled that an individual hand invaded the pitch on the match day with a flag of the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region. The region had resulted in a political conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the reason why Henrikh Mkhitaryan did not travel for the first leg. However, Arsenal won the game by 1-0 and finished top of Group E to qualify for the round of 16 but they were defeated 3-1 by Rennes and might not secure qualification to the next round. World Cup Qualifier Betting Tips Although, manager Unai Emery is positive that his side will still secure … [Read more...]
Mourinho escapes as United owners set to sanction some players
This is virtually the first time that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will not be involved in a controversy or the other. Just this season alone, Mourinho has been involved in many controversies with the club management, the players, the media and UEFA authorities. With the latest report, the manager is totally not involved as the players are meant to face the music alone after a decision they took to boycott a program set up at Carrington on Friday by one of their big sponsors. It would be recalled that the Jose Mourinho led team arrived the stadium for UEFA league game behind schedule, forcing the game to kickstart at about five minutes after the earlier time, a development that led to the fine of the team. Why Jose Mourinho wouldn't celebrate … [Read more...]
United could still face UEFA fine after Tuesday night offence
There is no doubt that manager Jose Mouirnho has been the reason why Manchester United as a club has been in the news for so many controversial and negative reasons. All the many controversies were not heard of the Old Trafford side before the coming of the Portuguese manager. It has been either a controversy with the media, the players, dressing room crisis, rift between manager and the management and all sort of issues. The latest is the fact that Mourinho failed to obey the UEFA Champions League rule of arriving at the stadium 77 minutes before kick-off, an offence that was committed not too long ago. Despite defeat, Jose Mourinho has something to be happy about The United team was reported to have come late, arriving at the stadium at 7:09pm for … [Read more...]
Not minding United’s ordeal, UEFA to slam again with sanction
If emerging reports are anything to go by, Manchester United will be sanctioned by the Champions League organizers for delaying kickoff in their 0-0 draw against Valencia at the Old Trafford. It was reported that the home team did not report to the stadium in good time, citing traffic as an excuse for arriving at the stadium later than scheduled. With kickoff delayed by five minutes due to the Red Devil’s negligence, they could be in for some trouble from UEFA, it has been revealed. The Portuguese was quick to blame the Manchester Police. He said the police failed to lay on an escort that would have ensured the team bus was not held by traffic. In their defence, a police spokesman had stated that the former Chelsea boss was aware of the fact that escort … [Read more...]
Mourinho questions UEFA, protest Young Boys despite win
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will not get himself away from controversies after questioning UEFA Champions League organizers. The Mourinho men began their 2018/2019 European journey with a 3-0 win over the Swiss side, all thanks to the brace from French midfielder, Paul Pogba and another strike by Anthony Martial. Mourinho questioned why the Artificial pitch at the Stade de Suisse would be approved by the competition organizers knowing the height of it. The former Chelsea boss said although the game was won but it is already having a negative effect on his players in training. He said his players now feeling ankles, back pains, sore which to him is a setback to the fitness of his players. The Old Trafford boss says it will be difficult for … [Read more...]