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      Pepe, 40, sent off for second time in 14 games for throwing fist at Sporting star… and even own boss can’t defend him

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      PEPE has been sent off for the second time in 14 games after throwing a fist at a Sporting Lisbon player.The Porto defender is known for going into the referee’s book due to his hot-headed reputation.
      Pepe was sent off in the match against Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      It was the 16th dismissal of his careerCredit: Getty
      FC Porto, Expulsão, Pepe (VAR), 51mFC Porto: Pepe é expulso com vermelho directo! Pepe atinge Matheus Reis quando tentava afastar o adversário, o jogo estava parado. Alertado pelo VAR, Nuno Almeida foi ver as imagens e exibe o vermelho direto ao cap#LigaPortugalBetclic #SCPFCP pic.twitter.com/qs2ZXtKtR7— VSPORTS ARCHIVE (@VsportsArchive) December 18, 2023

      Pepe, 40, was facing Sporting on Monday evening in a massive Primeira Liga clash.
      The veteran defender lashed out at wing-back Matheus Reis while positioning the ball for a free-kick.
      The Sporting star bumped into the back of the former Real Madrid man who then responded by swinging his fist backwards, catching his opponent’s face.
      The incident was initially missed by referee João Pinheiro but was caught on a VAR check.
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      Pinheiro was left with little option but to give Pepe his marching orders for the 16th time in his career.
      The Portuguese ace walked off sarcastically clapping the official.
      Porto were already behind in the game as a former Coventry star Viktor Gyokeres netted in the first half.
      Just nine minutes after Pepe’s red card the scoreline got worse as Pedro Goncalves bagged Sporting’s second goal.
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      Porto boss Sérgio Conceição admitted that the decision was “correct” after the match.
      The manager even claimed that he saw Reis “bleeding”, however, did insist that Pepe was “provoked”.
      He said: “I see that the expulsion is correct.
      “I didn’t see the play in detail, but I saw that Matheus Reis was bleeding. But there is always this huge provocation.
      “Pepe is a man who has given us so much and will continue to do so. We are all with him.”
      It is the second time this season that Pepe has seen red having been dismissed in the Supertaca against Benfica. More

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      Former Colombia star banned and fined for ‘repeatedly slapping woman’s bum’ during match

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      A FORMER Colombian international has been handed a four match ban and a £200 fine for allegedly slapping a woman’s bottom DURING a match.Deportivo Cali striker Teo Gutierrez insisted he had done nothing wrong overnight after being accused of tarnishing the image of Colombian football with his actions.
      Ex-Colombia star Teo Gutierrez has denied the ‘bum slapping’ accusationsCredit: Getty
      The incident that led to a probe against the 38-year-old, the 2014 South American footballer of the Year, is said to have happened in the tunnel at the end of a first-half match last Saturday against Deportes Tolima.
      However, it only came to light yesterday when Gutierrez’s ban was announced.
      Dimayor, who runs Colombia’s top-flight Primera A league, said he had repeated his “abusive behaviour” as he headed back out for the second-half.
      The organisation’s disciplinary committee said in a hard-hitting statement, identifying the player by his full name: “On Saturday, November 25, during the match played at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium in the city of Ibague, between Deportes Colima and Deportivo Cali, an event occurred that we consider extremely serious and delicate from every point of view, involving as the protagonist Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez Roncancio.
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      “We were informed that when heading from the field of play to the visiting team’s dressing room, more precisely in the inflatable entrance to the tunnel, the player in question touched a woman in her private parts by slapping her on her buttocks as he passed by her.
      “The woman was one of the people hired by the home team to help with match logistics.
      “He repeated the abusive behaviour when he went out onto the pitch again once half-time was over, an incident that was witnessed by the Dimayor media officer and by one of the employees of the company that carries out the transmission of the match, who are willing to testify to corroborate what happened.
      “The disciplinary committee decided to sanction Mr Teofilo Antonio Gutierrez Roncancio with a four match ban and a fine of one million five thousand Colombian pesos for committing the infraction.”
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      The former River Plate and Sporting Lisbon footballer, who was punched and kicked by his own fans in September last year during a pitch invasion, indicated he would appeal in a furious overnight rebuttal of the allegations made against him.
      He fumed on social media: “I have always professed the greatest respect for women, not only in the personal field, but also professionally and sportingly, which is why the slanderous statements made against me lack any foundation whatsoever and are not consistent with what occurred.
      “I will defend my rights and my good name since an unproven or uncontested situation cannot lead to an administrative sanction like the one imposed on me.”
      The footballer had earlier insisted the woman at the centre of the bottom-slapping allegation had approached him to ask for his shirt and he told her it would have to be on another occasion.
      He was assaulted during a violent pitch invasion by Deportivo Cali supporters in September last year which led to the match being suspended in the 81st minute when their team was 2-0 down and bottom of the table.
      Die-hard Boca Juniors fan Carlos Tevez famously refused to shake hands with Gutierrez, who has scored 15 goals in his 52 caps for his country, in 2018 when he was playing for old side Atletico Junior in a crunch Copa Libertadores clash.
      Reports at the time said the pair’s feud dated back to November 2016 when, playing for Rosario Central, Teo hit an equaliser at Boca’s Bombonera stadium and celebrated by making a gesture to the crowd, indicating his love for arch-rivals River.
      Fuming Boca players reacted and Ricardo Centurion pushed him to the ground.
      Both players were sent off and Tevez said after the match of Gutierrez, who played for River Plate between 2013 and 2015: “What Teo did doesn’t surprise me. It wasn’t necessary — but we know what type of person he is.” More

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      Former Tottenham star Marcus Edwards suffers horror car crash on way to training with £73K motor left on its side

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      FORMER Tottenham player Marcus Edwards has suffered a car accident while heading to training with current side Sporting Lisbon.The 24-year-old winger is said to be shaken but unharmed following the crash.
      Marcus Edwards suffered a horror car crashCredit: Getty
      The winger’s car was left on its sideCredit: sport.tv
      The driver of the other vehicle was also unharmed.
      Police, firefighters and paramedics were among the emergency responders sent to the scene.
      An overturned Range Rover pictured at the scene was identified as Edwards’ vehicle in local reports about the crash.
      It is said to have happened near Atalaia, north of Lisbon.
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      Sporting Lisbon’s training session was due to start at 10am local time and is thought to have been delayed slightly as a result.
      Club representatives are understood to have gone to the scene of the accident to assist Edwards.
      The footballer has not yet made any comment on his social media.
      Edwards, born in England to an English father and a Greek Cypriot mother, was on his way to his last training session with his club before their Europa League clash against Italian side Atalaya.
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      Edwards, left, came through the academy at TottenhamCredit: Getty
      He came through Spurs’ academy before making one team appearance.
      After loan spells at Norwich and Excelsior, Edwards joined Vitoria on a permanent basis in 2019.
      Two-and-a-half seasons later, he signed for Lisbon, where he has gone on to excel.
      Edwards came back to haunt Spurs last season, scoring against them in the Champions League.
      The winger, who was capped nearly 50 times for England at U16 to U19 level, was recently linked with a move back to the club.
      Reports earlier this month said his current contract is believed to possess a £52 million release clause.
      He is considered to be one of the best Englishmen playing football abroad.
      Edwards has been tipped with a return to Tottenham. However, the club waived millions in a sell-on clause when buying Pedro Porro.
      He has previously insisted that it would “be nice” to return to England to play.
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      He said: “It’s home, so of course I want to come back there [to the Premier League] one day.”
      Reports have also suggested that the winger is not far away from earning a call-up to the England team. More

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      Newcastle ‘set to bid £58m for Sporting Lisbon star Ousmane Diomande, 19, with defender having £70m release clause’

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      NEWCASTLE are planning a move for Sporting Lisbon star Ousmane Diomande ahead of the January transfer window.The Magpies’ manager Eddie Howe is looking for reinforcement amid an injury-ravaged season, which has seen him lose defenders Sven Botman, Fabian Schar and Dan Burn.
      Newcastle are keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon star Ousmane DiomandeCredit: Getty
      Newcastle are preparing a £58m bid for Diomande, who may cost £70mCredit: Getty
      According to Tipsbladet, the Toon are preparing an offer worth more than £58million for Diomande as the winter market fast approaches.
      Sporting, however, have set a £70m release clause for the centre-back.
      Newcastle, though, are looking to test the waters for the Ivory Coast international, who is considered the best African prospect playing in Europe.
      And the 19-year-old’s former club Midtjylland are looking at a cash windfall from a potential deal.
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      That is because the Danish giants included a resale clause in the deal with Sporting after they sold him for £6.5m in January.
      In fact, Midtjylland will make 20 per cent of the final price if the Portuguese giants sell Diomande before his contract runs out in 2027.
      Manchester City as well as Arsenal have also been linked ahead of the January transfer window.
      However, Newcastle are very keen and need to boost their backline for the second half of the season.
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      Howe sent scouts earlier this month to watch the Ivorian play for Lisbon in their 2-1 derby defeat by Benfica.
      The defender is comfortable playing in a back three or four and has started almost every game with Ruben Amorim’s side.
      Diomande has amassed a total of three goals and one assist in 33 appearances with Sporting. More

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      Newcastle line up £70m Sporting Lisbon wonderkid as Eddie Howe looks to transfer window to add to injury-ravaged squad

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      NEWCASTLE are eyeing Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande.Toon boss Eddie Howe is desperate for reinforcements with a growing injury list causing some concern.
      Newcastle are lining up a swoop for £70million-rated Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane DiomandeCredit: Getty
      Diomande is on his radar, although his £70million release clause will give Newcastle’s Saudi owners food for thought when the transfer window opens in January.
      Howe has sent scouts to watch the 19-year-old Ivory Coast ace, who’s regarded as the best African prospect playing in Europe.
      He has started in every game for Sporting and has been scouted at least three times by Newcastle this season.
      Diomande, who is comfortable playing in a back three or four, was watched in Sunday’s Lisbon 2-1 derby defeat by Benfica.
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      His current deal expires in 2027 but SunSport understands he would be interested in a switch to the Premier League.
      Arsenal have also been linked with Diomande after reportedly seeing a £30m bid rejected over the summer.
      The teen only made his debut for Sporting in February following a £6.5m switch from Danish side Midtjylland.
      He played 17 times in all competitions, scoring once.
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      But Diomande has already doubled his total this season with two goals in 16 outings.
      Sporting currently sit joint-top of the Portuguese league alongside Benfica, with both teams winning nine of their opening 11 matches.
      Diomande’s defensive pal Goncalo Inacio saw red in the heated derby on Sunday.
      He too has been linked with a Premier League move as Manchester United reportedly line up a January bid. More

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      Tottenham planning sensational transfer swoop to bring Marcus Edwards BACK to club thanks to secret clause

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      TOTTENHAM are considering a move to bring Marcus Edwards back to the club, according to reports.Edwards, 24, came through the North Londoners’ academy before making one first team appearance.
      Marcus Edwards has excelled for Sporting LisbonCredit: Getty
      The winger scored against Tottenham last seasonCredit: Getty
      After loan spells at Norwich and Excelsior, Edwards joined Vitoria on a permanent basis in 2019.
      Two-and-a-half seasons later he signed for Sporting Lisbon, where he has gone on to excel.
      Edwards came back to haunt Spurs last season, scoring against them in the Champions League.
      According to Portuguese outlet Correio de Manha, Tottenham are interested in bringing Edwards back to the club.
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      His contract is believed to possess a £52million release clause.
      Spurs are claimed to possess a 35 per cent sell on clause of their own, however, which would see them only need to pay £34m for Edwards’ services.
      Tottenham negotiated with Sporting earlier this year, agreeing a deal to sign full-back Pedro Porro.
      The Lilywhites are claimed to have waived a fraction of their sell-on clause in the Porro deal.
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      Edwards has made 80 appearances for Sporting, scoring 18 goals and laying on 20 assists.
      Last season he netted against Spurs and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, and Juventus in the Europa League.
      During his Vitoria days he also scored against Arsenal.
      Reflecting on his Spurs career last season, Edwards said: “I have grown up in a lot of ways, I’m 23 and last time I was at Tottenham, I was only 17, 18, I was only a baby so I have definitely grown up.
      “I was just a kid, you know what kids are like. I was just a kid growing up, so I could be like, whatever.
      “Of course I was naturally a bit of a Spurs fan but I was playing for the club and went to all the games and stuff.
      “Everyone has a different journey. For me it worked out, going over to Portugal. It took me a long time though.”
      Edwards made one first team appearance for Spurs as a teenagerCredit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Man Utd have two ‘potential replacements’ in mind with Ten Hag ‘on thin ice’ according to ‘senior source’ at club

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have two potential alternatives in mind to replace manager Erik ten Hag who is “on thin ice”, reports suggest.Ten Hag has overseen United’s worst start to a season in 61 years with his team languishing in eighth place after losing five out of their first 10 Premier League games, of which they have won the other half.
      Man Utd manager Ten Hag is on “thin ice” after a terrible start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are considering Zinedine Zidane to replace Erik ten HagCredit: AP
      Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim is also a top target for Man UtdCredit: Reuters
      According to The Times, a “senior source” believes the Red Devils’ two most recent heavy losses to Manchester City and Newcastle at Old Trafford have left the Dutch tactician at serious risk of being sacked.
      That is why club chiefs are already thinking ahead and view Zinedine Zidane as well as Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim as potential replacements.
      Zidane has been a free agent since 2021 after his second stint as Real Madrid manager came to an end following a staggering three Champions League triumphs across both tenures.
      Amorim, on the other hand, is considered a rising star as he led Sporting to their first league title in 19 years in his first full season in charge two years ago.
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      However, there are major complications due to the club’s ongoing ownership saga.
      Sir Jim Ratcliffe is still waiting to complete his 25 per cent purchase of the club, which could see him run all sporting matters.

      Ratcliffe’s partial takeover could affect chief executive Richard Arnold’s position, and he will be needed if United decide to look for a new manager at this time.
      The Red Devils have previously expressed confidence on Ten Hag and, according to Fabrizio Romano, club sources claim there have been no moves to replace him.
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      Sir Jim is said to be looking to make changes in other key positions, such as finding a new chief executive and sporting director as well as establishing a new football board.
      However, there have been reports that the players are losing faith in Ten Hag.
      Reports suggested there have been complaints regarding his tactics, which led to showdown talks in the dressing room after the loss to City, and training methods, which some feel have led to injuries. More

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      Tragedy as three-year-old son of top footballer dies after horror car crash that left him in intensive care

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      BRAZILIAN football star Naldo Pereira’s son has tragically died aged three after a horror traffic accident.The 35-year-old, who currently plays for Turkish side Antalyaspor, and his wife Juliana Tilatti are in mourning after losing David in the tragedy.
      Brazilian star Edinaldo Gomes Pereira and his wife have tragically lost their sonCredit: Newsflash
      The three-year-old was injured in a road crash last month and has sadly passed awayCredit: Newsflash
      The star, known as Naldo, currently plays for Turkish club AntalyasporCredit: Newsflash
      The boy was injured in a terrible road crash on September 7 in Antalya.
      Two cars and a bicycle collided in the accident which led to David being rushed to hospital.
      He underwent surgery and had remained in the ICU unit but he sadly lost his fight to survive after a month.
      The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Antalyaspor’s official social media accounts.
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      They wrote: “We won’t forget you, David!
      “We received, with deep sadness, the news of the death of the son of our football player Naldo Pereira, Davi, who suffered an accident last month.
      “We express our condolences to our player Naldo and his family, especially to his fans, family and community.”
      A host of tributes soon poured after the post, with one fan saying: “May God give him patience and rest in peace. May God not test anyone with the pain of a child.”
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      Another wrote: “Truly heartbreaking. Sorry for your loss.”
      While a fellow mourner said: “Everyone is with you Naldo. So sorry for your loss.”
      Naldo began his career in his homeland Uniao Sao Joao and played for big guns Gremio and Cruzeiro but moved to Spanish side Granada in 2013.
      Following a loan spell in Italy at Bologna, he moved there permanently in 2013 when he signed for Udinese.
      He spent a season in Serie A then headed back to Spain for a campaign on loan at Getafe.
      Naldo was then snapped up by Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon but 12 months later he was off to Russia to join Krasnodar.
      However, he returned to Spain with Espanyol in 2017 and he spent three seasons there.
      Naldo joined Antalyaspor for the first time in 2020 and enjoyed two seasons there before he was on the move again.
      He moved to Saudi club Al-Taawoun for the 2022-23 campaign but returned with his family to Antalyaspor this summer.
      The tragic news was confirmed by the Turkish club after the youngster was in ICU for a monthCredit: Newsflash More