Ibrahimovic scores twice in Galaxy win over Whitecaps

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Ibrahimovic scores twice in Galaxy win over Whitecaps

CARSON, Calif. – Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored in each half in the Los Angeles Galaxy’s 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

The Swedish star opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the fourth minute, finishing into the lower left corner. Romain Alessandrini drew the foul against Marcel de Jong.

The Galaxy (12-11-8) made it 2-0 in the 58th minute when Ibrahimovic drove in from 40 yards out, faked out defender Aly Ghazal and sent home a right-footed blast from the top of the box. It was Ibrahimovic’s 20th goal of the season.

Alessandrini converted a penalty kick in the 77th minute to cap the scoring for LA.

The Whitecaps (11-12-7) dropped their third in a row.

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Ter Stegen defends Barcelona's reaction

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Ter Stegen defends Barcelona's reaction

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen explains Barcelona's reaction after defeat to Leganes

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Liverpool's form is 'scary' - Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs

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Liverpool's form is 'scary' - Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs

Jurgen Klopp insisted that his public exchange with Xherdan Shaqiri, after Liverpool's 2-1 loss to Chelsea in the Carabao Cup, was solely about the Reds free-kick in the closing moments Craig Burley and Alejandro Moreno talk tactics behind Liverpool's matchup with Chelsea this weekend after the Reds were bested by Chelsea in the Carabao Cup. Emerson and Eden Hazard answered Daniel Sturridge's initial goal to beat Liverpool at Anfield and move on to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has described Liverpool's form as "scary" and earmarked them as potential Premier League champions. Jurgen Klopp's side have made a perfect start to the season in the league after six games and Giggs, a 13-time title winner with United, views their ability to win in different ways as an asset. "You've got players who've been in the team a couple of years and you've got young players coming through with experience of Jordan Henderson and James Milner so it's a...

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Barcelona, Real Madrid Endure Surprise La Liga Defeats

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Barcelona, Real Madrid Endure Surprise La Liga Defeats

Barca's 2-1 loss to relegation fighters Leganes was the greater shock but Madrid's beating was more emphatic.

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Navas: Ramos is Sevilla, I hope everything will be sorted one day

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Europe bring in Irish impressionist Conor Moore as team bonding begins in Paris

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Europe bring in Irish impressionist Conor Moore as team bonding begins in Paris

Europe’s Ryder Cup preparations have got off to an upbeat start at Le Golf National after the team was treated to a video from Irish impressionist Conor Moore.

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Giggs, Ferdinand and Scholes confirmed for Liam Miller tribute

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Giggs, Ferdinand and Scholes confirmed for Liam Miller tribute

Wales manager Ryan Giggs, Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes have been confirmed as members of the Manchester United squad for tomorrow's Liam Miller Tribute match at Pairc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.

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Who is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League?

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Who is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League?

With Maurizio Sarri's Chelsea side having a 100% record so far this season, we want to know who you think is the best Italian to manage in the Premier League.

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Luka Modric accepts suspended eight month prison sentence for tax fraud

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Canada captain Christine Sinclair named to NWSL second all-star team

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Canada captain Christine Sinclair named to NWSL second all-star team

Canada captain Christine Sinclair has been named to the NWSL Second XI.

The 35-year-old from Burnaby, B.C., has led Portland Thorns (12-6-6) to the NWSL championship game Saturday against the North Carolina Courage (17-1-6).

Sinclair ranked fifth in the league with nine goals and tied for second with seven assists.

Portland and North Carolina dominated the first all-star team.

The Thorns (goalkeeper Adrianna Franch, defender Emily Sonnett and midfielders Tobin Heath and Lindsey Horan) and Courage (defenders Abby Erceg and Abby Dahlkemper, midfielder McCall Zerboni and forward Crystal Dunn) each had four players in the Best XI.

The NWSL awards are voted on by club officials, players, media and fans.

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Ronaldo sees red in Juventus Champions League debut

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Ronaldo sees red in Juventus Champions League debut

Lionel Messi netted a hat trick for Barcelona against PSV Eindhoven on Tuesday, so you could rest assured that Cristiano Ronaldo would have wanted to put on a show in his return to Spain on Wednesday.

The refereeing crew for the Champions League Group H fixture between Juventus and Valencia had other ideas, though, sending off the Portuguese superstar for what they believed was an attempt to strike defender Jeison Murillo’s head.

Ronaldo was trying to escape from the defender for a cross, and Murillo fell to the ground after a minor tangle. Offended by the attempt to dive, Ronaldo confronted the Valencia player which set everything off.

NO @cristiano did not deserve red @juventusfcen, utter injustice pic.twitter.com/2ekqaoavvh

— Neal Collins (@nealcol) September 19, 2018

After German match referee Felix Brych consulted with his linesman, he walked over to Ronaldo and issued the red that immediately sent the 33-year-old into tears.

As with most things Cristiano Ronaldo, Twitter was set alight after No. 7 was sent off.

154 Champions League games
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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the pitch in tears after being sent off. pic.twitter.com/8OVS4yNi6A

— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) September 19, 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo just got a red card for shouting at a defender for diving. Game’s gone.

— Adam Digby (@Adz77) September 19, 2018

Ronaldo gets a red card half an hour into his Juventus Champions League debut. Tears flowing.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 19, 2018

Ronaldo definitely didn’t get the Ronaldo treatment there… pic.twitter.com/wECErujKQ0

— Dominic Sramaty (@Sramaty650) September 19, 2018

Haven't seen a close-up of the replay, but hard to tell what Ronaldo did to get sent off there… unless he pulled Murillo's hair?!?

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) September 19, 2018

Ronaldo red card = tears pic.twitter.com/PjFXpZ4xno

— 442oons (@442oons) September 19, 2018

Haven't seen a close-up of the replay, but hard to tell what Ronaldo did to get sent off there… unless he pulled Murillo's hair?!?

— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) September 19, 2018

That Ronaldo red card has to overruled… shocking refereeing

— Mario Falcone (@Mario_Falcone) September 19, 2018

So yup, he does pull Murillo's hair for a fraction of a second. Not a clever thing to do and, yeah, you can get sent off for that. Having seen it properly I'm not convinced it'll get overturned on appeal, even if a lot of refs would have left it at a yellow or a talking to.

— Paolo Bandini (@Paolo_Bandini) September 19, 2018

Trying to see what Ronaldo got sent off for pic.twitter.com/8bUM0u9ugI

— Coral (@Coral) September 19, 2018

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FIFA president still not keen on US hosting Spanish league

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FIFA president still not keen on US hosting Spanish league

ZURICH — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is still not convinced it’s a good idea to play Spanish league games in the United States. Infantino says on Tuesday he would “prefer to see a great MLS game in the U.S. rather than La Liga being in the U.S.” His statement repeated comments made last month in […]

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Murder charge after Spanish golfer found dead on Iowa course

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Murder charge after Spanish golfer found dead on Iowa course

The 22-year-old golfer, who won the European Ladies’ Amateur Championship in July, was a student at Iowa State University.

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Who is Douglas Costa, why did Juventus star get sent off against Sassuolo, and how long has he been banned for?

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Who is Douglas Costa, why did Juventus star get sent off against Sassuolo, and how long has he been banned for?

DOUGLAS COSTA hit the headlines for all of the wrong reasons this weekend.

The Juventus winger was sent off against Sassuolo for his shameful actions as his team scraped a 2-1 win.

Getty - Contributor Douglas Costa was sent off after the officials consulted VAR[/caption]

Why was Douglas Costa sent off?

Douglas Costa was given a red card for spitting at, headbutting and elbowing Federico Di Francesco.

After getting into a tussle with the 24-year-old, he elbowed him and appeared to spit into his mouth from a foot away.

He then headbutted Francesco, before he was initially shown a yellow card.

Costa was then sent off the field after the officials consulted VAR.

The 28-year-old spat in the mouth of his opponentSky Sports How long has he been banned for?

The length of his ban is yet to be confirmed.

But Juve boss Max Allegri has claimed that he will be fined and given a “long” ban for his inappropriate actions.

He fumed: “It’s only right that he is fined, and he certainly will be.

“I was surprised by his reaction. We have suffered a goal, a red card and a suspension which will be long.”

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The Juventus star will be fined by his club for his actionsReuters

It is expected that the ban will be for a minimum of three games.

In 2015, former Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse and ex-Manchester United defender Jonny Evans were given seven and six-game suspensions for spitting.

He has since apologised to the fans and his team-mates for his “misleading reaction”.

Costa posted: “I would like to apologise to all of Juventus fans for this misleading reaction in today’s game.

“I also apologise to my team-mates, who are always with me in good times and bad.

“I was ugly, I am aware and I apologise to everyone for it.

“I make it clear that this isolated attitude does not match what I have always shown in my career.”

The 28-year-old issued an apology to his fans and team-matesGetty - Contributor

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You won't see this often: Right-footed Bale cross and Isco header to make it 1-1

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Are these sisters the Premier League's oldest mascots?

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Are these sisters the Premier League's oldest mascots?

Manchester City will be supported by mascots aged 102 and 97 when they face Fulham on Saturday.

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Goretzka pumped up for hectic period

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No rest for Korea’s Son after grueling summer of football

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A grueling summer of football for Son Heung-min took in the World Cup in Russia, a preseason tour to the United States, then the Asian Games in Indonesia where he played six games in 18 days in stifling conditions. The South Korea superstar returned to Tottenham on Wednesday with a gold medal, an exemption from […]

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Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek: Jorginho best trainer; already talking slang

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Chelsea midfielder Loftus-Cheek: Jorginho best trainer; already talking slang

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed Jorginho has settled quickly at Cobham.

Loftus-Cheek says Jorginho is already himself among the best trainers in the squad.

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European clubs group says UEFA is preparing 3rd competition

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European clubs group says UEFA is preparing 3rd competition

SPLIT, Croatia — European Club Association chairman Andrea Agnelli says UEFA is preparing to start a third club competition in 2021. Agnelli says a total of 96 teams would be involved if UEFA adds to the Champions League and Europa League. He says the plan is “pending approval” of the UEFA executive committee. Agnelli, who […]

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Talking points as Ireland prepare for Poland friendly

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Talking points as Ireland prepare for Poland friendly

Ireland were beaten 4-1 in Wales in their Nations League opener.

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England UEFA Nations League Fixtures, Squad, Group, Guide

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England shocked everyone by getting to the World Cup semis. But can they build on that?

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The Rise Of Thilo Kehrer | Nick Bidwell

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The Rise Of Thilo Kehrer | Nick Bidwell

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In this piece Nick Bidwell looks at the recent move of Thilo Kehrer to Paris Saint-Germain

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Girona OKs planned La Liga game vs. Barcelona in U.S.

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Girona OKs planned La Liga game vs. Barcelona in U.S.

MADRID — Girona is willing to play a regular-season game against Barcelona in the United States as part of La Liga’s goal of promoting soccer and the league in North America, the small club said Thursday.

Girona said in a statement it is working with the league and Barcelona to finalize details of the proposed game, which has attracted criticism from Spain’s players’ association and some clubs and fans.

The league last month announced its plan to play in the U.S. as part of a new 15-year partnership with sports and entertainment group Relevent, which operates the International Champions Cup, a tournament played during the European off-season in July and August across the globe.

La Liga had not said which teams would be involved, nor when or where the game would be played, although Miami appears to be the first option.

Girona said it accepted the proposal because it sees a "great opportunity for expansion" for the club and the city, which has a population of about 100,000 people and is located a little over an hour by car from Barcelona in northeastern Spain.

"A little over three years ago the club was fighting for its survival and now our goal is to consolidate ourselves in the first division," it said. "This action would be another step toward showing our will to remain competing in soccer’s elite."

Girona said one of the issues being discussed was how to compensate the club’s fans as it would be relinquishing a home game in the league. The club said it would try to offer several options for its members so they would not feel at a disadvantage.

Spanish media said one of the plans was to charter planes so Girona fans could make the trip to the U.S. and watch the game.

This is Girona’s second season in Spain’s first division.

Captains of the first-division clubs were against the league’s "unilateral decision" to take league matches outside of Spain, saying they should have been consulted in advance.

The clubs and La Liga are expected to seek approval from Spain’s soccer federation in the next few days.

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Bowyer appointed Charlton Athletic manager

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Bowyer appointed Charlton Athletic manager

Charlton Athletic appoint caretaker boss Lee Bowyer as their manager on a deal until the end of the season.

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Mancini Gets Down To Serious Business | Paddy Agnew

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Roberto Mancini and italy start their UEFA Nations League campaign later this week.

Roberto Mancini and italy start their UEFA Nations League campaign later this week.

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Real Madrid in draw for 7-team Club World Cup

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Real Madrid in draw for 7-team Club World Cup

ZURICH — Real Madrid will face either the champions of Asia or Mexican club Guadalajara in the Club World Cup semifinals. FIFA made the draw Tuesday for the seven-team tournament, which will be played from Dec. 12-22 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The Copa Libertadores champion will represent South America in the semifinals against […]

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Quagliarella’s stunning goal leads Sampdoria past Napoli in Serie A

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Quagliarella’s stunning goal leads Sampdoria past Napoli in Serie A

ROME — Fabio Quagliarella’s airborne back-heel volley against Napoli is already in the running for Serie A goal of the season.

The former Italy striker athletically flicked the ball into the far corner to complete Sampdoria’s 3-0 win over visiting Napoli on Sunday.

In the Genoa club’s first home match since 43 people were killed in the Morandi Bridge collapse in the port city last month, Quagliarella’s goal prompted celebrations inside the Luigi Ferraris stadium.

OH NO YOU DIDN'T FABIO QUAGLIARELLA pic.twitter.com/M8N75BceGP

— ItalianFootballTV (@IFTVofficial) September 2, 2018

Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli, meanwhile, will need to figure out a better approach after falling behind early for the third consecutive match — even though it came back to win its first two.

Gregoire Defrel scored twice for Sampdoria in the first half, with Quagliarella playing a part in both goals.

A minute’s silence was observed before kickoff to honour the victims of the Aug. 14 bridge collapse, which occurred during a fierce storm.

Napoli dropped three points behind perfect Juventus.

OTHER RESULTS

Marco Benassi scored his third goal in two matches as Fiorentina beat Udinese 1-0 to remain perfect through two matches — with its postponed opener at Sampdoria to be made up later this month.

Kevin-Prince Boateng scored the opener as Sassuolo topped Genoa 5-3; Lazio beat Frosinone 1-0 in a regional derby with a goal from Luis Alberto; and Spal dropped its first points in a 1-0 loss at Torino, where Nicolas Nkoulou scored after the break during a match that was suspended for an hour due to heavy rain.

Also, Nicolo Barella scored before the break to give Cagliari a 1-0 win at Atalanta; and Chievo Verona drew 0-0 with Empoli.

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Son Heung-Min Thanks 'Special' Tottenham Hotspurs As Asian Games Gold Spares Him Military Duty

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Son Heung-Min Thanks 'Special' Tottenham Hotspurs As Asian Games Gold Spares Him Military Duty

Nearly every able-bodied South Korean male is required to perform 21 months of military service before the age of 28, although the government rewards Asian Games gold medals and Olympic medals of any colour with an exemption.

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UEFA Europa League Groups

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UEFA Europa League Groups

Check out the Europa League group stage draw which took place earlier today.

Check out the Europa League group stage draw which took place earlier today.

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