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      PSG star Sergio Ramos facing SEVEN-GAME ban after being sent-off for dissent following two bookings in 10 seconds

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      SERGIO RAMOS could be slapped with a SEVEN-GAME ban after his recent red card against Reims.The Paris Saint-Germain star was booked twice in the space of ten seconds for dissent by referee Pierre Gaillouste.
      Sergio Ramos was red carded against ReimsCredit: Reuters
      Ramos was furious with referee Pierre GaillousteCredit: AFP
      It was the 28th time that Ramos has been sent off in his fiery career – and he may not have heard the end of it.
      The official referee’s report stated that the 36-year-old was sent off for “aggressive” behaviour – without citing specific insulting or abusive language.
      RMC claim, however, that Canal Plus footage appeared to show Ramos swearing in Spanish at Gaillouste – an offence that would land the former Real Madrid star in hot water.
      Should he be found guilty of such a misdemeanour, Ramos could be banned for anything between two and SEVEN games.
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      The report does add that he is unlikely to receive the heaviest possible punishment.
      Ramos’ red came in the 41st minute with the score level at 0-0.
      And while Christophe Galtier’s side didn’t go on to lose the match, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Co were unable to find a winner.
      Having hardly featured at all last season after being ravaged by injuries, Ramos has become a regular at Parc des Princes this season.
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      The veteran defender has featured in all 14 of their matches in all competitions to date – and even scored in the Trophee des Champions victory over Nantes.
      He is set to be back in action tonight as PSG take on Benfica – with his suspension not applying in Europe.
      After Saturday’s match, Galtier came out to defend Ramos.
      He said: “I don’t know if he is at fault or not. He first takes a yellow card. I experienced this situation a few years back during Nimes-Lille.
      “It is a problem, not cultural, but of football language. I’m sure Sergio didn’t mean to insult the referee but just used an expression that I hear hundreds of times throughout the week.
      “It also exists on the ground without it being addressed to a particular person.
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      “It’s an expression. I think that at the time, the referee may have lacked discernment and took it for himself when I had already had this concern with Jose [Fonte].
      “The referee had taken the expression as an insult to him when it was only a thing that is often said on the field.”
      Ramos, 36, is set to be back in action tonight against BenficaCredit: Getty More

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      PSG owners Qatar Sports Investment add to football portfolio as they buy 22% share in Portuguese side Braga

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN owners Qatar Sports Investment have added Braga to their football portfolio.According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, QSI have bought almost 22 per cent of shares of the Portuguese outfit.
      Paris Saint-Germain owners Qatar Sports Investment have bought a stake of BragaCredit: AFP or licensors
      Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi is looking to develop BragaCredit: AFP – Getty
      Romano tweeted: “Not just Paris Saint-Germain. Qatar Sports Investment has now acquired a minority stake in Portuguese club Braga.
      “Qatar Sports Investment will have 21.67% of the club.”
      Braga bigwigs are thrilled with the new deal as it “safeguards total decision-making autonomy” of the current administration.
      The club’s president Antonio Salvador is hopeful that this new partnership can help the Primeira Liga team evolve and added that it is a “great day” for the club, the fans and the city.
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      Salvador said: “We believe that this is the ideal partnership to accelerate our growth and expansion, helping us to achieve fantastic potential as a club.
      “It is a great day for our club, for our fans and for our city, as we look forward to the many future successes of SC Braga.”
      QSI chairman and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is determined to help Braga grow.
      Al-Khelaifi is “proud” to invest in “an exemplary Portuguese institution, with a proud history and a huge ambition and reputation in pursuit of excellence on and off the field.”
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      He added: “As new investors and partners, we expect to see innovation, growth and further development at the club – both in the men’s and women’s teams.
      “But also in the commercial and brand scope, communities and businesses that the club supports – while SC Braga continues its ambitious path.” More

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      Mbappe appears to question PSG boss in now deleted post with superstar unhappy at role in side with Messi and Neymar

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has sparked controversy after appearing to hit out at the Paris Saint-Germain manager in a now deleted Instagram post.The superstar forward seemed to criticise gaffer Christophe Galtier for the role in which he’s played.
      Kylian Mbappe appeared to suggest he is unhappy with his position alongside Lionel Messi and NeymarCredit: Getty
      Mbappe caused controversy in a now deletedCredit: https://www.instagram.com/k.mbappe/
      Mbappe seemed to criticise manager Christophe GaltierCredit: AFP
      PSG boss Galtier has typically played Mbappe through the middle, spearheading an attack that also includes Lionel Messi and Neymar.
      But the 23-year-old forward appears to have hit out at his role.
      After the 0-0 draw at Reims on Saturday, Mbappe wrote on Instagram: “Match drawn, back on Tuesday. #icicestparis #pivotgang.”
      And it’s the last hashtag that has caused the controversy.
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      The “#pivotgang” suggests Mbappe is unhappy at leading the line on his own, and would rather play alongside another striker.
      The World Cup winner has previously admitted he has “more freedom” when playing for France as he plays with Olivier Giroud up front.
      Just last month Mbappe vented his frustration at having to play in a “pivot” at PSG.
      He said on national duty: “I play differently, they ask me other things here than they ask me at the club. I have a lot more freedom here (with the national side). 
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      “The coach knows that there is a number 9 like Olivier (Giroud) who occupies the defences. Me, I can walk around, go into space, ask for the balls. 
      “In Paris, it’s different there isn’t that, I’m asked to do the pivot, it’s different.”
      Mbappe quickly deleted the post after uploading it to his Insta story following the match.
      In the same game, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 28th time in his career after being booked twice in the space of TEN SECONDS.
      Mbappe has previously revealed he enjoys playing alongside Olivier GiroudCredit: Getty More

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      Kasper Schmeichel edging towards Nice exit in January due to ‘poor attitude’ six months after transfer from Leicester

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      KASPER SCHMEICHEL could be on his way out of Nice after just six months due to his “poor attitude”, according to reports.The Danish goalkeeper, 35, only joined the Ligue 1 side this summer in a £900,000 switch from Leicester.
      Kasper Schmeichel could be sold by Nice after a torrid start this seasonCredit: Getty
      But according to L’Equipe, he has failed to impress in France so far.
      And now the club could try and ship him out when the transfer market reopens in January.
      Despite signing a three-year deal at the Allianz Riviera, he was dumped to the bench for Thursday’s Europa Conference League win over Slovacko.
      It appears Schmeichel has some way to winning over Lucien Favre and his new supporters.
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      The Premier League winner, who was beaten by a superb Lionel Messi free-kick last weekend, has had question marks over his physique and mentality since he arrived at Nice.
      Reports suggested he turned up to pre-season overweight with a very high body fat percentage.
      He has also reportedly wound up his team-mates by breaking club rules including turning up to meetings late and not sticking to mandated rest days.
      To make matters worse, he angered some by allegedly going over Favre’s head to speak to owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe about being in the team.
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      Schmeichel was brought in to be a leader in the dressing room but has so far not taken on that role.
      And his unsettled start could even get Leicester fans excited about an unlikely return.
      The legendary stopper and captain left the club after 11 years.
      But his influence on and off the pitch has been felt strongly by Brendan Rodgers’ side, with replacement Danny Ward conceding 24 goals in nine matches already. More

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      Watch Sergio Ramos receive RED CARD for dissent as PSG defender just can’t stop complaining in Reims draw

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      SERGIO RAMOS was sent off for Paris Saint-Germain after being shown two yellow cards in the space of TEN seconds.The Spanish defender talked his way into the book five minutes before half-time in PSG’s Ligue 1 clash at Reims.
      Sergio Ramos was booked TWICE for dissentCredit: Reuters
      The defender was shown two cards in the space of 10 secondsCredit: AFP
      IT’S ALL KICKED OFF! PSG’s complaints towards the referee resulted in Sergio Ramos talking himself into a red card 🟥The champions are down to 10. pic.twitter.com/bllBPfcagU— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 8, 2022

      But as the referee brandished the yellow card in Ramos’ direction, the 36-year-old didn’t take the hint.
      He continued his dissent, and 10 seconds later the red card was out and Ramos sent on his way for an early shower.
      It’s the 28th time in his career that Ramos has been given his marching orders.
      But the defender was left in disbelief at ref Pierre Gaillouste’s decision, despite him being booked for dissent just seconds earlier.
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      Initially Ramos refused to leave the pitch as he continued to remonstrate with the official.
      He was captured repeatedly saying “Why?” to the referee after being sent off.
      Eventually he trudged towards the tunnel, shaking his head as he left the pitch.
      In the end, his dismissal just before the break proved to be costly.
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      The 10-man visitors couldn’t break down Reims, who have won just once this season, and could only draw the game 0-0.
      Lionel Messi missed the match through injury, but Les Parisiens will still be frustrated by the result.
      Especially considering Neymar should have won the game for the Ligue 1 leaders.
      The Brazilian ace somehow fired wide in the second-half after being put clean through on goal.
      Ramos shook his head as he trudged off the pitchCredit: AFP More

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      Ex-Arsenal star Lacazette will be hauled in for Lyon showdown talks after he gives awkward answer about manager’s future

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      EX-ARSENAL captain Alexandre Lacazette is set to be hauled in for crunch showdown talks with Lyon. The Frenchman re-joined the Ligue 1 side in the summer after leaving Arsenal on a free transfer.
      Alexandre Lacazette’s Lyon future is under threatCredit: AFP
      However, just a few months after joining his future already looks bleak.
      Manager Peter Bosz revealed he would be speaking to the striker, but denied there was a rift between the pair.
      During a press conference, he said: “I will speak to him about that, not to you (a journalist).
      “In response to your question: is there a fracture (between me and Lacazette)? – no.”
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      Lyon have struggled this season and currently sit down in seventh in Ligue 1 with 14 points from 10 games.
      Bosz is coming under increased pressure to improve results at the club, and could see his managerial duties relieved by the World Cup if they do not.
      In an interview with Prime Video Lacazette gave a cryptic answer when asked about whether the team understood the manager’s instructions.
      He said: “You are asking that question to the right person. I don’t decide that. Ask the person who makes the decision.”
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      Lacazette has four goals and two assists from 10 games this season.
      However, his comments will come as a big blow given the 31-year-old’s position as captain in the team. More

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      Top 10 best paid footballers on planet revealed as £115m-a-year Kylian Mbappe beats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE has leapfrogged Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to become football’s highest earner.According to American economic magazine Forbes, the 23-year-old Paris Saint-Germain superstar is the new top money maker.
      Mbappe will earn a record-breaking £115 million for the 2022-23 seasonCredit: Getty
      PSG team-mates Messi and Neymar are also in the top ten footballers earning the crustCredit: Reuters
      Forbes estimate the French forward will earn a whopping £115million for the 2022-23 season.
      This figure will be lessened when taxes and agents’ fees hit but will remain a record for the annual ranking of the world’s highest-paid footballer.
      Let SunSport take you through the ultimate top ten list of playmakers and cash generators…
      10 – Kevin De Bruyne – £26m a year
      The 32-year-old De Bruyne has a four-year deal worth around £375k-a-week at Manchester City.
      The Belgian has agreed to stay with the Premier League leaders until 2025 – meaning he will have spent a decade with the club.
      He has 11 brand deals that include Nike, Wow Hydrate, Credit Karma and Therabody.
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      9 – Andres Iniesta – £27m a year
      Iniesta is a shock inclusion on the list now he plays for Vissel Kobe in Japan.
      But the Barca legend is in danger of being relegated as his fairy tale Asian adventure threatens to turn into a nightmare.
      The 38-year-old, who is in his fifth season at the Misaki Park Stadium having joined in 2018, is the current captain of the Cows.
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      8 – Eden Hazard – £28m a year
      Hazard was offered a huge £400,000 a week AFTER tax to join Real Madrid back in 2019.
      The ex-Chelsea star takes home £20m a year plus bonuses at the Bernabeu.
      This despite not getting any game time at the moment in LaLiga.
      7 – Robert Lewandowski – £31.5m-a-year
      Lewandowski, 34, joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich in a £42.5m transfer this summer after declaring his desire to quit the German champions.
      Incredibly, the Poland star will get paid a net £8.6m in the current 2022-23 season – which works out as £165k-a-week after tax.
      This will jump to £215k-a-week next term and then £265k-a-week in 2024-25 before dropping back in the final year, by which time he will be nearly 38.
      Any club wanting to buy Lewandowski during the course of this deal would need to trigger his £430m release clause.
      6 – Erling Haaland – £35m a year
      Haaland is shooting up the table with every goal and endorsement signedCredit: Getty
      Haaland, 22, scored a third consecutive home hat-trick in Manchester City’s 6-3 thrashing of local rivals United last Sunday.
      Two more in the Champions League on Wednesday took his goal tally to a mouthwatering 19 from 11 games since his summer arrival from Borussia Dortmund.
      The red hot striker signed a a five-year contract until 2027, after arriving for £51million in June.
      While Forbes claims he is sixth on the list, the Daily Mail says he makes almost £1million PER WEEK at the Etihad – and that’s without his hat-trick cash.
      According to those reports, the Citizens are showering him with £865k-a-week.
      Haaland earns £3.5m in sponsorship deals which is expected to skyrocket like his form.
      5 – Mo Salah – £48m a year
      Salah took a new pay cheque in the summer, much to the excitement of Liverpool fans.
      The 30-year-old confirmed his own new three-year contract as he almost DOUBLED his wages to £400k-a-week.
      The Golden Boot winner handed Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp a huge boost after fellow striker Sadio Mane joined Bayern Munich.
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      4 – Neymar – £78.5m-a-year
      Neymar recently had his 600k-a-week contract extended to 2027.
      The Brazilian penned a new deal in May last year.
      His whopping PSG salary will last until he is 35.
      3 – Cristiano Ronaldo – £90m a year
      Ronaldo has dropped to third in the listCredit: Rex
      Ronaldo wanted his £360k-a-week Man Utd contract ripped up in the summer so he could join a Champions League club.
      United, however, have no intention of cashing in on the Portuguese superstar and are adamant he’ll see out the final year of his huge deal.
      He also boasts a crazy 486m followers on Instagram along with endorsement deals including his branded PANTS.
      2 – Lionel Messi – £108m a year
      Regarded by many as the ‘Greatest Of All Time’, Messi joined PSG in a shock move from Barcelona in 2021.
      The 35-year-old’s mega £94m PSG contract was ‘leaked’ with a £12.8m-a-year loyalty bonus and a cryptocurrency stake.
      He is set to be offered an extension but will decide his future after the Qatar World Cup.
      1 – Kylian Mbappe – £115m a year
      Mbappe signed a mega three-year deal worth £507M with the Parisians in May.
      The winger snubbed Real Madrid to stay with his hometown team.
      He pocketed a mindblowing £250m signing on fee in the process.
      However, even the eye watering numbers that Forbes report is not enough to put off the LaLiga champions.
      Los Blancos’ pursuit of Mbappe is set to start AGAIN next summer.
      It’s a thrilling top ten of superstars earning eye watering incomes (figures per year) More

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      Toulouse & Montpellier Ligue 1 clash suspended as away fans throw tear gas at home end leaving players unable to breath

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      SHOCKING scenes played out in France as TEAR GAS was released onto the pitch during a Ligue 1 game. The clash between Toulouse and Montpellier was overshadowed as fans, believed to be in the away end, fired tear gas onto the pitch in the second half.
      Shocking scenes in France.The Ligue 1 match between Toulouse and Montpellier has been momentarily halted, reportedly due to the release of tear gas on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/R6l21tfNgj— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 2, 2022

      Players were left unable to breathe after tear gas was thrown on the pitch
      Staff were also affected by the gas
      There was a 15-minute delay before the game was able to resume
      The gas left players unable to breathe and scratching at their eyes as the ugly scenes played out around the 57th minute mark.
      Play was suspended until the gas cleared, seeing a 15-minute delay in proceedings..
      Hosts Toulouse were already winning 4-1 at the time.
      And following the resumption of play Montpellier did manage to cut the deficit by one goal, while Toulouse saw Mikkel Desler sent off for a second bookable offence.
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      The events in France follow on from a Saturday’s tragic incident in Indonesia.
      Riots after a game between Arema FC and derby rivals Persebaya Surabaya at Kanjuruhan Stadium left at least 125 people dead.
      A pitch invasion had ensued following the game, with riot police using batons and tear gas to try and regain control.
      Harrowing footage showed out-of-control spectators climbing over fences as they tried to escape the smoke.
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      Responding to the tragic events FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: “This is a dark day for all involved in football and a tragedy beyond comprehension.
      “I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims who lost their lives following this tragic incident.” More