Jude Bellingham red card: Carlo Ancelotti hopeful over ban and criticises LaLiga referees ahead of Champions League clash with Man City | Football News

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham protests to the referee after being shown a red card against Osasuna

Carlo Ancelotti said he was hopeful of Jude Bellingham avoiding a ban for abusing referees as he took another swipe at the standard of officiating in LaLiga. Speaking ahead of Wednesday night’s crucial Champions League play-off with Manchester City, Ancelotti’s pre-match press conference was dominated by questions surrounding Bellingham and Real’s ongoing feud with the … Read more

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont criticises Salford Red Devils for fielding ‘reserves’ in 82-0 drubbing vs St Helens | Rugby League News

Highlights from the Betfred Super League clash between Wigan Warriors and Leigh Leopards.

Leigh Leopards owner Derek Beaumont has criticised Salford Red Devils for fielding a ‘reserves’ side in their 82-0 drubbing against St Helens. Salford only named 16 players for the clash with St Helens following their decision to name ‘predominantly reserve squad players’ in their squad due to ongoing disputes with the RFL regarding salary caps. … Read more

Enzo Maresca criticises Chelsea after witnessing ‘worst performance’ of tenure

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Premier League Darts: Luke Littler criticises crowd whistling after beating Luke Humphries in Glasgow final | Darts News

Price whistles at crowd

Luke Littler was left disappointed by the behaviour of the Glasgow crowd after edging out world No 1 Luke Humphries to win night two of the betMGM Premier League. The reigning world champion beat Humphries 6-5 at the OVO Hydro, winning the last two legs to secure the night victory and jump to second in … Read more

Michael van Gerwen criticises Luke Littler for late arrival at Premier League media event ahead of opening night clash | Darts News

Michael van Gerwen has criticised world champion Luke Littler for keeping his Premier League rivals waiting at a media day ahead of the 2025 Premier League Darts. Defending champion Littler and six-time winner Van Gerwen are among the eight competing players who gathered in Belfast on Wednesday, a day before the opening night of the … Read more