First rule of penalties – don’t talk about penalties! Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions have been banned from talking about penalties during Euro 2024 to try and keep their shootout secrets safe. Southgate has tried everything to improve England’s luck when it comes to penalty shootouts and after they sealed victory over Switzerland in the quarter […]
1 year ago
“I was desperate for one.” It’s been almost two months since England’s heartbreaking loss in the final of Euro 2020, and in ways feels like even longer ago. But the pain of coming so close to glory and falling at the final hurdle is still there for Gareth Southgate’s team. The penalty shoot-out loss, in […]
4 years ago
Like the Covid app, VAR is getting a sensitivity tweak After yet another year of controversial decisions and marginal miscalls, a number of new changes to VAR rules are set to be implemented in the Premier League this season. The updated rules and regulations come after referee chief, Mike Riley, said that interference for the […]
4 years ago
The Spanish centre-back has complained that his team were at a disadvantage after going second Gerard Piqué, the Barcelona and former Spain centre-back, has complained that his country were at a disadvantage in last night’s penalties against Italy because they did not go first. The Azzurri’s first penalty from Locatelli was saved by the Spanish […]
4 years ago
The announcement from UEFA ‘follows broad consultation process across football’ At one time or another, the away goals rule in cup competitions has either been the bane of your existence or your team’s saving grace. However, after decades of debate, UEFA have now confirmed it will be scrapped at the start of next season. https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgSo-MqAbw/ […]
5 years ago
Gary Neville didn’t attempt to hide his feelings when Valencia’s youngsters exited the UEFA Youth League after a controversial penalty shoot-out. After Los Che drew 1-1 with Chelsea, the match officials ruled that Alberto Gil’s spot kick hadn’t crossed the line in the game’s shoot out, although it clearly had. All remaining spot-kicks for both sides were successful, meaning Valencia […]
10 years ago