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Neymar’s Silly Little Penalty Kicks Friday Night Exemplify Why People Hate Him

Neymar had a pretty good game in World Cup qualifying on Friday night, leading Brazil to a 2-0 win over Ecuador with a goal and an assist. But watching that Neymar penalty vs Ecuador, I found myself feeling like a crotchety old man, yelling at the TV for a youngster doing something stupid.

Brazil has a perfect 15 points from five matches to top CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifying table. Neymar is a big reason why, with four goals to go with three assists. He added to both tallies on Friday and now only trails Pelé by eight as the top scorer in Seleção history.

Wild Pick-Up Match Stories That Will Have You Itching To Get Back Out There

As the world heals from the pandemic, pick-up matches are on their way back as well. Pick-up matches exemplify all the best parts of soccer: intense rivalries, healthy competition and the opportunity to sharpen your skills.

Cruz Azul Pierde Después De 116 Días: ¿Qué Necesita Para Avanzar A Semifinales?

Un día tenía que pasar. La fenomenal racha de Cruz Azul sin derrotas murió en el estadio Nemesio Diez del Toluca, en el partido de ida de los cuartos de final del Guard1anes 2021. La caída por 2 a 1 no estuvo exenta de controversia, debido a que se gestó a través de dos penales que, para un espectador neutral, fueron cobros generosos por parte del árbitro Marco Antonio Ortiz.

Ivan Rakitić Haunts Real Madrid To Hand LaLiga Control Back To Atlético

Handed the opportunity to return to the LaLiga summit for the first time since the conclusion of Matchday 4, Real Madrid stumbled to a 2-2 draw at home against Sevilla to hand control back to Atlético with only three games remaining.

Riem Hussein, La Farmaceútica Que Arbitrará La Final De La Champions League Femenina

Arbitrar partidos de fútbol y atender clientes en su farmacia. Esas son las principales actividades en la vida de Riem Hussein, la jueza designada por la UEFA para impartir justicia en la final de la Champions League Femenina. El partido será el próximo domingo 16 de mayo y tendrá a Barcelona enfrentando a Chelsea, en un duelo que determinará a un campeón inédito en la historia de la competencia.

Ref Ends Sevilla-Granada Match Too Soon, So Get Your Ass Back Out There

Sevilla kept itself in the LaLiga title race by defeating Granada 2-1 at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on Sunday, although Spain’s fourth-place side had to withstand late pressure following Roberto Soldado’s penalty and hold out for not one, but two full-time whistles. 

Ivan Rakitić gave Sevilla a 1-0 lead from the spot in the 16th minute, and Lucas Ocampos made it 2-0 in the 53rd off a feed from Papu Gómez. However, in the 90th minute, the VAR spotted a Marcos Acuña handball and Soldado said game on with four minutes of stoppage time to play.

Al Árbitro Se Le Paró El Reloj Y Causó El Final Más Desopilante En La Historia De LaLiga

El libro de anécdotas del fútbol añadió esta tarde una nueva historia al capítulo de lo surrealista y lo desopilante. Todo gracias a Burgos Bengoetxea, árbitro del Sevilla vs Granada, en la jornada 33 de LaLiga 2021.

Pulisic’s Hockey Assist Proves Vital But That West Ham Red Card Was BS

Let’s just rename the “hockey assist” — where a player assists the assist — the Pulisic assist after Christian Pulisic helped create another goal on Saturday. The American provided the pass that Ben Chilwell sent across for Timo Werner to slot home for the match winner as Chelsea scored a massive 1-0 win over West Ham. Sadly, the match was marred by an absolutely ludicrous Fabián Balbuena red card in the final 10 minutes.

Nani’s Spectacularly Cheeky Backheel Goal Finally Ends VAR Nonsense In KC

Friday night’s Sporting KC-Orlando City match had a little bit of everything for VAR haters, with three goals disallowed, two by the VAR. But VAR giveth and VAR taketh: An incredible Nani goal was initially ruled offside, but the VAR reversed the decision as the Portuguese star gave the visitors a 1-1 draw on Friday in Kansas City, Kansas. 

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