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Mikel Arteta has lashed out at the referee in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat to Inter Milan for two penalty decisions that went against his side on Wednesday evening.The Gunners have been in impressive form in Europe through their first three games having not conceded a single goal and picking up seven points.Away at Inter was always going to be their toughest test to date with Simone Inzaghi's side in good form […]

Arsenal have suffered back-to-back defeats after a 1-0 loss to Inter Milan on Wednesday night in the Champions League.It follows the 1-0 defeat to Newcastle on Saturday in the Premier League with Mikel Arteta left pondering over a major issue in his squad.Arsenal had dominated large portions of the second half but failed to truly test Yann Sommer in the Inter net, though Kai Havertz had arguably their best chance […]

A 17-year-old girl footballer has been handed a six-match ban after asking if a bearded transgender opponent was a man during a pre-season friendly match.The teenager was found guilty of "discrimination" by a National Serious Case Panel following the July incident, which occurred during a match against a trans-inclusive club.Two matches of the ban will be served immediately, with four matches suspended for 12 months.The girl, who wept during the […]

When it comes to the best managers of all time, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is right up there with the very best.But the Italian's position at the Bernabeu is starting to look increasingly vulnerable, particularly after Tuesday night's chastening 3-1 defeat to AC Milan.No team has won the Champions League more than Real, who lifted the famous trophy for a record-extending 15th time just months ago.Yet their form in […]

Sir Chris Hoy, the Olympic cycling champion, has shared an uplifting update on social media amidst his battle with terminal cancer. The 48-year-old posted a selfie from a recent cycling trip during a family holiday, showcasing his determination to stay active and positive.Atop a hill with picturesque views, Hoy captioned the image: "Worth the effort for the view! Keep pushing".Despite facing a challenging prognosis of two to four years to […]

Emma Raducanu may not play again until 2025 after pulling out of the Hong Kong Open with her participation in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals also a doubt.The British tennis star has been battling a foot injury she sustained at the Korea Open last month.The injury setback forced Raducanu to pull out of WTA 1000 events in Beijing and Wuhan as well as other Chinese tournaments in Ningbo and […]

Jimmy White's win over Hossein Vafaei at the Northern Ireland Open on Monday evening was overshadowed by a controversial moment in the sixth frame.White was just one frame away from winning against the Iranian, but Vafaei held a 65-57 lead with just two reds left on the table.He looked on course to level up the match with the cue ball in hand as he potted a long red, but referee […]

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been backed by his colleagues on the World Snooker Tour after skipping his third consecutive tournament.The 'Rocket' hasn't played since suffering a shock defeat in the first round of the English Open on September 17.He subsequently pulled out of both the British Open and Wuhan Open despite being included in the draw for the events.The 48-year-old was scheduled to make his return in Belfast against Long Zehuang, […]

Gina Schumacher took the surname of her new husband, Iain Bethke, at their wedding on September 28 - which hasn't sat well with Michael Schumacher's former manager.Gina married Iain in a private ceremony last month where guests were reportedly asked to hand over their phone to avoid any photos leaking from the ceremony.Her father, who hasn't been seen in public since his life-altering skiing incident 11 years ago, was reported […]