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PRESTON striker Milutin Osmajic has been banned for EIGHT MATCHES for biting Blackburn’s Owen Beck. The incident took place during the 0-0 draw at the end of September. Milutin Osmajic seen biting Owen BeckCredit: GettyOsmajic has now been banned for eight games and fined £15,000Credit: RexBeck was the one initially shown redCredit: PAFootage live on Sky Sports showed Osmajic charing into Beck – nephew to Liverpool legend Ian Rush – before biting him in the back. Beck was shown red for initially kicking out at American midfielder Duane Holmes – sparking Osmajic’s raging reaction. And despite Beck pointing towards the bite mark and the subsequent replays, Osmajic was only shown yellow. The Montenegrin forward escaped an initial ban and played Preston’s next two games – scoring in his most recent match against Watford. READ MORE ON footballBut the FA did launch an investigation into the bite and he was subsequently charged. Now, the FA have confirmed his eight-man suspension and £15,000 fine. A statement from Preston read: “Preston North End acknowledge the decision of an independent Regulatory Commission to give Milutin Osmajić an eight-match suspension and fine the striker £15,000.”The Montenegro international has been sanctioned after admitting he had committed an act of violent conduct around the 87th minute of the recent Sky Bet Championship match against Blackburn Rovers.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”The suspension means Milutin will be unavailable for selection until Saturday 23rd November for the home clash with Derby County.”PNE will be making no further comment until the independent Regulatory Commission’s written reasons have been published.”Preston signed Osmajic from Spanish side Cadiz and he has scored 13 goals in his 47 appearances across two seasons. He has also been capped 23 times by Montenegro with two international goals to his name. Transfer fees could be scrapped in biggest change to football in 30 years after landmark court case brought against Fifa More

JUDE BELLINGHAM was stunned by his brother’s wondergoal for Sunderland.And fans asked “what are these genetics” as the siblings’ success continues to soar.Jobe Bellingham scored a belter for Sunderland against DerbyCredit: GettyThe strike got the seal of approval from brother JudeCredit: RexJobe Bellingham, 19, scored a screamer to break the deadlock in Sunderland’s 2-0 win over Derby on Tuesday night. He let fly and rifled into the top corner from 25 yards out five minutes before the break.Wilson Isidor got the second on 55 minutes and the win sent the Black Cats to the top of the Championship table.But it was the younger Bellingham brother’s first goal of the season that grabbed the attention – including from his Real Madrid sibling.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLJude retweeted a video of the goal and captioned it with three emojis blowing a puff of air – showing his approval.He then followed that up by sharing a picture of his brother celebrating the goal and adding: “Boy is different,” followed by a rocket emoji.Fans also took to social media to heap praise on the Sunderland star’s heroics.One said: “Jobe Bellingham with an absolute SCREAMER. What are these genetics?”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAnother wrote: “Like his big bro, that.”A third added: “He’s going to be better than his brother.”Watch Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham roll his eyes at how he is introduced to fans at EA FC 25 launchAnd a final user replied: “@England Might as well put him in the side now lads because he’s going to be in it anyway soon enough.”Jobe, who joined Sunderland from Birmingham in 2023, is an England Under-20 international.Bellingham said: “I’ve got to be a bit more mature and disciplined and I had to slot in as a No6 against Portsmouth. That was a good lesson for me and I really enjoyed it.“I enjoy getting up and down the pitch, which I’ve still got the licence to do, but off the ball I can make tackles but I’ve got to be a bit more deep, which I don’t mind. I’m really enjoying it.”He continued: “My all-round game has definitely improved from last year and the one part that was missing, which was one of my best parts from last year, was arriving in the box.“That’s something that I want to keep doing, I don’t want that to leave my game because that’s how you impact the outcome of the game and you help your team.“So, I wanna keep on scoring goals but it’s not the be all and end all as long as we are winning games but I’m really glad that I can help the team in other departments.”READ MORE SUN STORIESJude will be hoping to replicate his brother’s antics when holders Real Madrid take on Lille in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The £115million man is yet to find the net in his six appearances so far this term. Brother Jude shared the goal on social mediaCredit: XHe was full of praise for his younger brotherCredit: InstagramThe Sunderland teenager’s shot flew into the top cornerCredit: Sky SportsHe opened his account for the seasonCredit: Getty More

COVENTRY duo Milan van Ewijk and Brandon Thomas-Asante risked enraging boss Mark Robins with a bizarre on-field game last night.The Sky Blues took on Blackburn at the Coventry Building Society Arena, with the visitors going into the night unbeaten this term.Milan van Ewijk was in action for Coventry against Blackburn last nightCredit: PABrandon Thomas-Asante was also in action in the Championship clashCredit: PARobins’ men have struggled so far this season, only winning one of their opening seven Championship games.But they produced a much-improved performance last night against John Eustace’s Rovers.With their side 2-0 up courtesy of goals by Jake Bidwell and Haji Wright, however, Van Ewijk and Thomas-Asante may have produced one small blot on Robins’ copybook.After Coventry earned a free-kick in a dangerous position, both men fancied a crack at goal.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIn order to decide who took it, the pair played rock, paper scissors.Van Ewijk, 24, came out on top – but could only strike his subsequent effort straight at goalkeeper Aynsley Pears.The Dutchman appeared to see the funny side, smiling after botching his attempt.But his manager may view things differently.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMark Robins’ side were in great form to beat BlackburnCredit: PABack in February, Robins threatened to kill Wright and Callum O’Hare after the duo used the same game to determine who took a penalty during a clash at Millwall.Even after Wright tucked the spot kick away, his boss said at the time: “Rock paper scissors? I’m going to kill them.Shocking moment Coventry boss wildly celebrates in ball boy’s FACE after FA Cup winner – then accuses him of ‘smirking'”For me, it’s about who’s confident to take the penalty. Now, Callum’s confident, Haji was a regular penalty taker in Turkey, so I’ve got no problem and then if I get involved with that then it obviously puts doubt in somebody’s head.”So, let them sort it out and if they miss it then they’re in trouble, aren’t they, but thankfully they’ve got the wherewithal and the calm heads to deal with that situation.”The good thing is they both want to score, they both want to take the penalty, they both want to get on the scoresheet.”Just four minutes after Van Ewijk wasted last night’s free-kick, Thomas-Asante scored to make the three points safe.Following his side’s 3-0 win, Robins said: “We were looking for a performance – and it was a big performance.”We played really well, but I think we’ve played well in a number of games this season.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I knew they were going to give a really good performance and that’s exactly what we got.”Coventry’s win saw them climb to 16th in the table after eight matches, while Blackburn missed the chance to go top.Coventry beat previously unbeaten Blackburn 3-0Credit: Rex More

LUTON fans were left furious after substitute Liam Walsh was sent off just seconds after coming on against Oxford.Walsh, 27, arrived on a free transfer in August having left Swansea at the end of last season.Liam Walsh enters the pitch in the 77th minute against OxfordCredit: X/ itvfootballLiam Walsh flies into a horror tackle 36 seconds after coming onCredit: X/ itvfootballLiam Walsh’s challenge left Siriki Dembele down in a heapCredit: RexWalsh was shown a straight red card by referee James BellCredit: RexLast night he replaced former Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba in the 76th minute, after Luton had surrendered a 2-0 lead at Kenilworth Road.Moments later things went from bad to worse for Rob Edwards’ side.Just seconds after being introduced, Walsh lunged in on Oxford substitute Siriki Dembele.Referee James Bell was given no option but to produce a red card.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe match went on to finish 2-2, leaving Luton 18th with just two wins from eight games.After the contest, Edwards told the BBC of Walsh’s red: “It’s probably some frustration at not starting or whatever it is.”The rush of blood can happen. No complaints. We probably looked better when we had 10 men, which is credit to the players.”Jordan Clark had given Luton the lead on 10 minutes after an Oxford defender had been pick-pocketed on the edge of his own penalty area.Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTom Krauss then doubled the Hatters’ lead on 37 minutes with a smart finish.Oxford ace Tyler Goodrham gave his side a lifeline on the stroke of half-time with a magnificent curling finish.Former Chelsea star Victor Moses makes shock return to English football as fans say ‘this came out of nowhere’And Ruben Rodrigues then prodded the visitors level nine minutes after the break.The Hatters had gone into the match having been beaten 3-1 by Wayne Rooney’s Plymouth Argyle on Friday night.And fans were left further disgruntled by Walsh’s brief cameo.One harshly fumed: “@LutonTown get Liam Walsh out of my club.”While a second called it the: “World’s worst cameo.”A third joked: “Solid cameo for Liam Walsh tonight for Luton…”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd another blasted: “Liam Walsh should be deducted a week’s wages. Disgraceful.”Luton return to action against unbeaten Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Saturday, with Walsh set to miss out through suspension.The midfielder trudged off the pitch just seconds after coming onCredit: GettyRob Edwards’ side surrendered a 2-0 lead at homeCredit: Rex More