Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been charged by the English FA for wearing a yellow ribbon during matches. His action is in apparent protest against the imprisonment of pro-independence politicians in his native Catalonia. The former FC Barcelona manager has sported the ribbon in Manchester City’s England Premier League matches as well as games in domestic and European cup competitions this season.
La Liga side Villarreal have suspended without pay Ruben Semedo after he was remanded in custody following his arrest for tying up, assaulting and pointing a gun at his victim while threatening to kill him. The player spent Friday morning in court and later was taken away by police in handcuffs. He was arrested on Tuesday and an investigation of his house found an illegal firearm and a disco in his basement.
Uefa on Friday conducted the draws for the 2017/2018 Europa League round of 16 in Nyon, Switzerland: the result of the pairing is as follows;
The Football Association on Friday charged Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over his wearing of a yellow ribbon in support of jailed Catalan independence leaders. The FA said in a statement posted on its website noted that the symbol worn by the former Barcelona boss on his jacket was in breach of its kit and advertising regulations.
A police officer has died in Spain after violent clashes erupted between rival fans before Athletic Bilbao's home Europa League match against Spartak Moscow at San Mames.
The officer from the Ertzaintza - the Basque Country's police force - suffered a heart attack.
More than 500 officers were deployed for the tie and reports say at least five arrests were made.
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to reach the finals of the maiden West African Football Union (WAFU) Women’s Cup after losing 5-4 on penalties to Ghana
The match ended in a 1-1 draw after regulation time before both teams proceeded to penalties in the match played at the Treichville Sports Park Stadium in Abidjan.
