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Marcelo Fined 105,000 Euros For Driving Without Licence

Marcelo Fined 105,000 Euros For Driving Without Licence

March 12, 2020 4:30 pm

Real Madrid defender Marcelo has been fined 105,000 euros ($117,000) for driving without a valid licence, the Superior Court of Justice in Madrid announced Thursday.

The Brazil international was stopped by police in December after reportedly being clocked driving at 134km/h (83mph) in a 120km/h zone. He was subsequently found to be without a valid licence.

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It is not the first driving offence for the 31-year-old left-back. He was fined 6,000 euros in March 2013 for driving after his licence had been revoked.

Marcelo has made 505 appearances for Madrid since …

Marler Gets 10wk Ban For Grabbing Captain's Testicles

Marler Gets 10wk Ban For Grabbing Captain’s Testicles

March 12, 2020 4:15 pm

England prop Joe Marler was given a 10-week ban by an independent disciplinary committee on Thursday after they ruled he had grabbed Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones by the testicles during a Six Nations match at Twickenham last weekend.

England centre Manu Tuilagi, sent off in the same match for a high tackle on George North, was suspended for four weeks.

But the same disciplinary hearing in Dublin cleared Courtney Lawes of making a dangerous tackle after the England lock was cited following his side’s 33-30 win last Saturday.

Victory over the reigning Grand Slam champions revived World Cup finalists …

Marinakis Nottingham Forest And Olympiakos Owner Gets Coronavirus

Nottingham Forest And Olympiakos Owner Gets Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 1:27 pm

Marinakis, 52, was at the City Ground for Forest’s Championship fixture against Millwall on Friday.

Olympiakos are due to host Wolves in the Europa League on Thursday, although the BBC understands Wolves have asked for the game to be postponed.

“Mr Marinakis was diagnosed after showing the first symptoms on his return to Greece,” said Forest.

“During his stay in Nottingham he did not show any symptoms of the virus.

“The club are seeking advice from medical professionals and the relevant governing bodies to ensure the correct measures are taken.”

Marinakis had earlier revealed he had been diagnosed with coronavirus …

‘Bad Loser’ Klopp Takes A Swipe At Atletico Tactics

‘Bad Loser’ Klopp Takes A Swipe At Atletico Tactics

March 12, 2020 1:24 pm

Jurgen Klopp hit out at Atletico Madrid’s defensive approach after holders Liverpool was knocked out of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Klopp’s side were on course for the quarter-finals after taking a 2-0 lead in extra time in the last-16 second leg.

Goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino left Liverpool 2-1 up on aggregate at Anfield.

But a howler from Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian opened the floodgates as Marcos Llorente struck twice before Alvaro Morata completed Atletico’s 4-2 aggregate triumph.

It was a bitter blow for Reds boss Klopp, …

Daniele Rugani Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Daniele Rugani Tests Positive For Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 11:46 am

Juventus have announced that 25-year-old defender Daniele Rugani has tested positive for coronavirus.

The Italy international is the first player from the club to test positive for the virus.

“The footballer Daniele Rugani has tested positive for Coronavirus-COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic,” the Italian club said in a short statement published on Wednesday night.

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“Juventus Football Club is currently activating all the isolation procedures required by law, including those who have had contact with him.”

Juventus, who are based in the city of Turin in the northwest region …

UEFA Consider Champion And Europa League Suspension

UEFA Consider Champion And Europa League Suspension

March 12, 2020 11:46 am

UEFA is reviewing whether to suspend the Champions League and Europa League due to coronavirus.

Senior figures want it suspended with the virus beginning to affect a number of the teams involved in their competitions.

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Real Madrid were scheduled to face Manchester City at the Etihad in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, but their first-team squad have been placed in quarantine.

The players will self-isolate for 15 days after a member of the Spanish club’s basketball team, who they share a training …

Leicester City Players In Isolation For Coronavirus

Leicester City Players In Isolation For Coronavirus

March 12, 2020 11:41 am

Three Leicester City players have self-isolated after showing symptoms of coronavirus and “have been kept away from the rest of the squad”, manager Brendan Rodgers has said.

Rodgers did not specify which players had been quarantined but added that the club had “followed procedures”.

The Foxes are due to play Watford at Vicarage Road in the Premier League on Saturday at 12:45 GMT.

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“We had a few players that have shown symptoms and signs,” Rodgers said.

“It would be a shame [if the Watford game were postponed], but …

Joshua 'Never So Excited' As He Prepares For Pulev Bout

Joshua ‘Never So Excited’ As He Prepares For Pulev Bout

March 11, 2020 5:08 pm

Anthony Joshua says he has “never been so excited” as he prepares to defend his heavyweight belts against Kubrat Pulev ahead of a potential all-British showdown with Tyson Fury.

Joshua regained the WBA, IBF and WBO titles with a unanimous points win over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia in December.

That victory saw the Briton avenge the first defeat of his professional career, in New York last June.

He is now set to face Bulgaria’s Pulev at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.

“I’ve never been so excited before,” said the 30-year old in a video for sponsors Land …

Klopp Unsure Games Behind Closed Doors Is The Best Option

Klopp Unsure Games Behind Closed Doors Is The Best Option

March 10, 2020 5:51 pm

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepted “some things are more important than football” but is unsure whether the closure of stadiums across Europe will help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Klopp’s side will host Atletico Madrid in a crucial Champions League last 16, second leg on Wednesday in front of a capacity crowd of over 50,000.

No restrictions have been placed on matches played in the United Kingdom, but nearly 3,000 Atletico fans are expected to travel for the game.

La Liga announced on Tuesday that all matches in Spain will be played behind closed doors for the next two weeks.…

Mbappe PSG's Mbappe Sick, Doubtful For Dortmund Showdown

PSG’s Mbappe Sick, Doubtful For Dortmund Showdown

March 10, 2020 5:50 pm

Paris Saint-Germain are sweating on the fitness of star striker Kylian Mbappe who has picked up a throat infection ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League last-16 second leg against Borussia Dortmund.

The French World Cup star missed team training Monday and Tuesday and was reported to have a sore throat, with his club needing to overturn a 2-1 deficit from the first leg in Germany three weeks ago.

Mbappe has scored six goals in his past three PSG matches, including a hat-trick in the 5-1 French Cup semi-final win over Lyon last week.

“We’re trying to see if he can train …

NFL Players Given More Time Over Key Contract Vote

NFL Players Given More Time Over Key Contract Vote

March 9, 2020 4:51 pm

NFL players have been given an additional 48 hours to complete voting on a new 10-year contract offer that includes expanded playoffs and an additional regular season game, the players’ union said Monday.

“Every vote matters, and we encourage all players to review the materials sent via email in order to make an informed decision,” the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) said in a statement.

Voting, which got under way last week, was due to close just before midnight on Thursday.

But the NFLPA said Monday the ballot boxes would now remain open until 11.59pm on Saturday following a vote of …

How The Coronavirus Has Hit Global Sport

How The Coronavirus Has Hit Global Sport

March 9, 2020 4:50 pm

AFP looks at the effects on sport of the coronavirus, which by 1100 GMT on Monday had killed over 3,800 people while infecting more than 110,000 in over 100 countries.

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— In Italy, the hardest-hit European country with 366 deaths from COVID-19, Serie A descended into controversy when Italian sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora called for the league season to be put on hold.

Italian Footballers’ Association president Damiano Tommasi tweeted that “stopping football is the most useful thing for our country right now. The teams to cheer are playing in our hospitals, in emergency rooms.”

However, five Serie A …

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