Football

Leicester City manager Steve Cooper expressed strong criticism of referee Andrew Madley's performance following his team's 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. Cooper was particularly aggrieved by a late penalty appeal that was denied, as well as a controversial VAR decision that eventually awarded Leicester a penalty in injury time. Cooper argued that Leicester should have been awarded a penalty when Levi Colwill appeared to foul Stephy Mavididi in the penalty area. However, Madley did not award the penalty, a decision that Cooper felt was a clear error. Leicester were later awarded a penalty after VAR intervened when Romeo Lavia fouled Bobby de Cordova-Reid. Madley initially ruled out the penalty, believing Lavia was offside, but VAR overturned the decision, confirming that Lavia was onside. Cooper expressed his frustration with Madley's performance, stating that the referee had made several incorrect decisions and questioned […]

Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, has reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to the club, even if they face relegation due to alleged breaches of financial rules. Guardiola recently signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the helm until 2027, despite the uncertainty surrounding the Premier League's investigation into the club's finances. City faces 115 charges related to alleged financial irregularities, with potential sanctions ranging from fines to points deductions or even relegation. While the club denies any wrongdoing, a guilty verdict could have significant consequences. Guardiola, however, remains steadfast in his loyalty. He reiterated his previous statement that he would manage City even if they were relegated to League One, the third tier of English football. "I will be here," he declared, emphasizing his commitment to the club regardless of the outcome of the investigation. Guardiola's contract extension comes […]