أفادت تقارير صحفية عالمية أن ليونيل ميسي نجم إنتر ميامي الأمريكي والمنتخب الأرجنتيني، قد أصبح محل اهتمام أحد العمالقة الأوروبيين لضمه قبل كأس العالم 2026.
ووفقاً للصحفي التركي زكي أوزوندروكان، فإن جالطة سراي يخطط لواحدة من أكثر الصفقات جرأة في كرة القدم، حيث يرغب النادي باستعارة ليونيل ميسي لمدة أربعة أشهر خلال فترة توقف الدولي الأمريكي، في منتصف الموسم، قبل كأس العالم 2026.
ودخل النادي التركي في تواصل مباشر مع نجم إنتر ميامي المخضرم صاحب الـ38 عاماً، ويعد على استعداد لدفع راتب يبلغ 10 ملايين يورو خلال هذه الفترة.
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ويراقب جالطة سراي موقف ليونيل ميسي عن قرب، ويعتبرون فترة التوقف فرصة مثالية للاعب الأرجنتيني، لكي يعود للعب في أوروبا ويقوم بصقل موهبته.
وكان جالطة سراي قد أجرى تعاقدات ضخمة بضم لاعبين مثل ليروي ساني وفيكتور أوسيمين، ويرى النادي أن ميسي هو الخيار الأمثل لمطاردة المجد المحلي والأوروبي.
وأكد مسؤولو جالطة سراي أنهم مستعدون لدفع المال اللازم، وتغطية راتب الأسطورة الأرجنتينية والفائز بكأس العالم بدون أي عوائق، وفي حالة إتمام الصفقة ستكون سابقة في تاريخ كرة القدم التركية.
وسيكون ليونيل ميسي على استعداد للدفاع عن لقب كأس العالم 2026 مع منتخب بلاده الأرجنتين، مشتعلاً بأجواء إسطنبول الحماسية.
The Philadelphia Phillies have stumbled a bit of late, going just 5-5 in their last 10 games, but they still hold the top spot in the National League and are 8.0 games clear of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East.
They'll get their week started with a three-game home set against the San Diego Padres, who are desperately trying to get back into the mix. They currently sit one game under .500 at 37-38.
In this article, I'm going to break down everything you need to know to bet on Monday's National League showdown.
Rangers vs. Dodgers Odds, Run Line, and Total
Spread
Padres +1.5 (-130)Phillies -1.5 (+108)
Moneyline
Padres +150Phillies -178
Total
9.5 (Over -105/Under -115)Padres vs. Phillies Probable PitchersSan Diego: Randy Vasquez (103, 4.93 ERA)Philadelphia: Cristopher Sanchez (3-3, 3.07 ERA)Padres vs. Phillies How to WatchDate: Monday, June 17Time: 6:40 p.m. ESTVenue: Citizens Bank ParkHow to watch (TV): NBCSPPadres record: 37-38Phillies record: 47-24Padres vs. Phillies Key Players to WatchSan Diego Padres
Randy Vasquez: The Padres' starter has a sub-par ERA on the year of 4.93, but a 5.21 FIP and a 1.513 WHIP suggest further regression is coming for the righty. He needs to improve sooner rather than later or his metrics will start to fall even further. He has a tall order infront of him today in one of the most potent lineups in baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies
Trea Turner: The Phillies have activated Trea Turner from the 10-day injury list and is expected to return to their lineup tonight. The star shortstop has been sidelined since early may with a hamstring injury. He has batting an impressive .343 before hitting the IL.
Padres vs. Phillies Prediction and Pick
The Phillies are rightfully favored in this spot and I still think there's more betting value to bet had on them at -178 odds. Trea Turner returning to the lineup should be able to give this Phillies' offense a much-needed boost after slumping, by their standards, over the past few weeks.
I have no doubt they'll be able to take advantage of the Padres rolling with Vasquez, whose already bad numbers will likely get worse. His underlying metrics suggest further regression for him in his second year in the Majors and an offense like the Phillies has the ability to eat him up.
Meanwhile, the Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez seems due for positive regression. His 3.07 ERA could be even better at this point of the season as his FIP sits at 2.58. He will be supported by the Phillies' bullpen today, which ranks third in the Majors in bullpen ERA over the last 30 days.
Sometimes the obvious bet is the right bet. I'll take the Phillies to get the job done at home.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has shared a Manchester United update from Old Trafford “sources” on a reported managerial target.
Amorim under Man Utd pressure after poor start
After being backed by INEOS in the transfer market, Ruben Amorim hasn’t had the start he would’ve wanted in his first full season in charge at Old Trafford.
As a result, the Red Devils boss is coming under increasing pressure, with speculation mounting over a potential departure. Following the 3-1 defeat to Brentford in the Premier League last time out, Romano has since claimed that Amorim’s future is “one to watch”, with his Man Utd future not guaranteed.
“The situation of Ruben Amorim is one to watch, for sure. I’m not saying that Ruben Amorim is safe. Amorim’s job is NOT absolutely safe because they have to perform in a different way, because Man United need to see results.
“The next games will be important for Ruben Amorim.”
A number of managers have been linked as targets to replace Amorim, including former England boss Sir Gareth Southgate.
Still out of work after leaving the Three Lions following the Euro 2024 final, there have been claims that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been in direct contact with Southgate over a move to Man Utd.
Romano shares Man Utd update on INEOS and Southgate
Talking on his YouTube channel, relayed by The Peoples Person, Romano has shared what he knows regarding Man Utd and Southgate, admitting there is already a “very good” relationship between the 55-year-old and INEOS.
Southgate last managed in the Premier League back in 2009 with Middlesbrough. He was in charge at the Riverside for three years, where the club were actually relegated to the Championship.
Southgate’s record as a Premier League manager
Games
114
Wins
29
Draws
33
Losses
52
Points per match
1.05
Favouring an attacking 4-3-3 formation, as per Transfermarkt, Southgate did impress with England, leading them to two European Championship finals and a World Cup semi-final during his tenure, leading Joe Cole to say Southgate would be “perfect” for United.
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Now, it looks as if the rumours of a move to Man Utd won’t be going away anytime soon.
An “incredible” manager has now emerged as the leading candidate for the Nottingham Forest job, with Evangelos Marinakis considering sacking Ange Postecoglou.
Ange's future in doubt after terrible start
Ange has made an awful start to life as Forest manager, becoming the club’s first manager in 100 years to fail to win any of his first six games, and things may not improve anytime soon, with some very tricky fixtures on the horizon.
Consequently, it is no surprise the Australian’s future is now up in the air, with the Tricky Trees identifying a number of potential replacements, including Fulham’s Marco Silva, and Rafa Benitez, with the latter recently emerging as a leading candidate.
However, the ex-Liverpool boss is not the only major contender for the job, according to a report from The Telegraph, which states that Sean Dyche has now emerged as the frontrunner to replace Postecoglou in the dugout.
Marinakis is considering parting ways with the 60-year-old, as he is still yet to get a win on the board, and Dyche could be a safe pair of hands, given that he has experience guiding relegation-threatened teams to Premier League safety.
As previously mentioned, Silva has also been considered, alongside Brondby manager Steve Cooper, but with both currently employed, compensation would be an issue, so a move for an out-of-work manager could make more sense.
"Incredible" Dyche could be ideal appointment for Forest
It was always going to be a risk appointing Ange, given that the former Tottenham Hotspur boss is well-known for his attacking style of play, which is completely at odds with Nuno Espirito Santo’s more pragmatic, counter-attacking approach.
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The appointment simply hasn’t worked out, and with some tough fixtures coming up, it would not be a surprise to see the 60-year-old face the sack soon, at which point Marinakis may be concerned about Forest being dragged into a relegation battle.
As such, it would be ideal to bring in a proven Premier League manager, who knows what it takes to avoid the drop, meaning Dyche could be perfect, having kept both Burnley and Everton in the top flight over the years.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has also lauded the 54-year-old, who utilises a 4-2-3-1 system, for the previous work he has done in the Premier League.
Long-term, Dyche may not be the answer, given that he was unable to turn Everton into contenders at the top end of the table, but on a short-term basis, the former Nottingham Forest trainee could make a real impact.
Tottenham Hotspur have been lucky enough to have numerous top-level attacking talents on their hands over the last couple of years – often handing the supporters moments to cherish forever.
Heung-min Son is just one player who falls into such a category, with the South Korean forward a talent who often managed to produce the goods within the final third.
The winger scored a total of 173 goals for the Lilywhites, a tally which puts him fourth in the club’s record books, with an impressive chunk coming against local rivals, Arsenal.
Tottenham Hotspur'sSonHeung-minreacts
He scored nine times in his 22 appearances against the Gunners, the third most of any side he’s faced in his career – further highlighting his impact in the North London Derby.
However, despite his impact for Spurs, he was unable to better one player who has often proved to be a thorn in the side of the club in the meetings against them.
Bukayo Saka’s form against Spurs
After his breakthrough in 2020, Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has featured against Spurs on ten separate occasions, subsequently being on the winning side in 60% of the outings.
The Englishman has scored five times against the Lilywhites, averaging a goal every other game and often popping up and finding the net in key moments of derby encounters.
He may not have scored in any of the clashes last season, but he did register the assist for Gabriel’s second-half winner, with Mikel Arteta’s side once again claiming bragging rights.
Saka has now registered 25 or more combined goals and assists in each of his last three seasons, further highlighting the top-level talent he possesses, all despite being just 24 years of age.
Given the levels he’s produced, there’s no denying the Lilywhites faithful must wish they had a player of his calibre, but it’s safe to say stars such as the winger would now cost a pretty penny.
However, boss Thomas Frank shouldn’t worry, with the Dane already having his very own version of the Englishman within his ranks at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The Spurs star who’s Frank’s own Saka
Spurs’ 2024/25 campaign was a topsy-turvy one to say the least, with huge highs being achieved all whilst failing to deliver in other competitions under Ange Postecoglou.
TottenhamHotspur managerAngePostecoglu applauds fans after the match
The Aussie ended their 17-year wait for a trophy with their Europa League triumph, but ultimately, it glossed over the cracks that appeared in the Premier League.
He could only achieve a 17th-placed finish in England’s top-flight, subsequently suffering 22 defeats in the process – something which would cost him his job in North London.
Frank was appointed as the manager to pick up the pieces, a task he’s seamlessly taken to immediately, as seen by his tally of just one loss in his opening nine competitive outings.
While he’s added the likes of Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons to his ranks this summer, he already had his answer to Saka within his ranks in North London.
Dejan Kulusevski is a player who’s yet to feature under the Dane due to injury, but there’s no denying that the attacker will have a huge role to play upon his return in the months ahead.
The Swede, who has been dubbed “phenomenal” by one creator, is currently sidelined with a knee injury, but did manage to star on a consistent basis in 2024/25 before he went under the knife to fix the recurring issue.
He registered 10 goals and 11 assists across all competitions last campaign, ending the year as one of the Lilywhites’ most creative outlets within attacking areas.
Such is the level of his performances last year, he was dubbed as a similar player to Saka by FBref, further highlighting how impressive he was under Postecoglou.
When comparing their respective figures, Kulusevski managed to outperform the Arsenal star in various key areas, showcasing the huge amount of quality he possesses.
The table highlights the depth of areas he managed to outclass Saka, with his return to fitness undoubtedly a huge boost to Frank and the Spurs fanbase.
Kulusevski v Saka – PL stats (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Kulusevski
Saka
Games played
32
25
Goals & assists
11
16
Shot on target accuracy
36%
32%
Goals per shot on target
0.4
0.2
Passes into final third
2.3
0.7
Passes into opposition box
2.1
1.9
Carries into final third
2.5
1.6
Aerials won
40%
33%
Stats via FBref
It’s unclear what level of fitness he will possess after such a long injury layoff, but when he gets fully firing, the Swede will add another dimension to the club’s potent frontline.
If he can replicate or better his numbers from last year, there’s no reason as to why the forward can’t help Frank make his first season in North London one to remember.
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Bayern Munich cruised past Club Brugge 4-0 on Wednesday, with 17-year-old Lennart Karl stealing the spotlight by scoring a stunning opener on his full Champions League debut while becoming the club’s youngest-ever scorer in the competition. Coach Vincent Kompany hailed the teenager's brilliance but urged restraint, calling the hype around him “not normal.”
Bayern’s dominance and Karl’s breakthrough performance
Bayern looked every bit the European powerhouse on Wednesday night, easing to a 4-0 victory over Brugge at the Allianz Arena. From the first whistle, the German champions dictated the tempo, pressing high and carving open spaces with fluid combinations. 17-year-old Karl, in the starting XI for just the third time this season, stunned the crowd within five minutes. Picking up the ball near the edge of the box, he weaved past two defenders and unleashed a curling left-footed strike into the top corner. The goal made Karl the youngest German and youngest Bayern player ever to score in the Champions League, etching his name in the club’s history books.
As the night went on, Bayern only tightened their grip. Harry Kane doubled the lead shortly after with his trademark precision, Luis Diaz added a third before half-time, and Chelsesa-loanee Nicolas Jackson sealed the result late in the game.
On the sidelines, Kompany’s reaction to Karl’s goal wasn’t one of exuberance but of quiet satisfaction as hails Karl's performance but urges him to stay focused on his path.
AdvertisementAFPKompany’s calls for calm and hard work amid Karl's hype
The post-match atmosphere was filled with excitement over Karl’s dream debut. Yet, the Belgian coach chose to anchor the conversation in perspective.
"This isn't normal. I'm not a fan of the hype he'll get now. I'm a fan of training and calm. We'll see what he shows and just move on," said Kompany in a post-match press conference.
It was a classic Kompany approach, acknowledging brilliance without letting emotion overshadow discipline. Since arriving at Bayern, the former Manchester City captain has emphasised the value of consistency, teamwork, and development over instant stardom.
Karl himself echoed that maturity beyond his years. "It's a lot of fun with the boys, everything is working out and I can learn a lot here," he said. "I have to build on that now and not stop just because I've scored a goal. I'm the type of player: I take my shots, I'm not afraid of my opponent. Now that I've scored the first goal, a lot of people are looking at me. But I don't really feel any pressure."
With their latest win over Brugge, the German giants maintain their perfect Champions League start, securing nine points to put them level with Paris Saint-Germain on both points and goal difference.
Lennart Karl's journey from Germany's fifth-tier to Bayern Munich
Karl’s rise through German football has been a story of steady progress and sharp discipline. The winger began his journey at Viktoria Aschaffenburg in Germany's Hessenliga, Germany's fifth tier league, where his close control and instinctive movement quickly set him apart. He moved to Eintracht Frankfurt’s youth setup in 2017, gaining exposure to more competitive systems before returning briefly to Viktoria in 2022.
Bayern signed him later that year, impressed by his maturity and technical intelligence. The transition was not immediate with Karl having to adapt to the physicality and tactical demands of the youth academy. But during the 2024-25 season, his performances became impossible to ignore. With 17 goals and eight assists in just nine appearances for Bayern’s U17 Nachwuchsliga Group F, Kompany’s staff promoted him to first-team training early in the 2025 campaign. What followed was a meteoric rise where he debuted at the Club World Cup in June, followed by his first Bundesliga appearance, and finally, the unforgettable Champions League night against Brugge.
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The victory over Brugge capped off an important week for Bayern, as the club announced the extension of Kompany’s contract until June 2029. The deal, kept entirely under wraps until official confirmation, signals deep trust in Kompany’s project.
With the manager's future confirmed, Bayern are now focusing on two vital contract renewals: Kane and Dayot Upamecano. Kane, who has had a phenomenal start with 20 goals in 12 games, is reportedly keen to extend his deal. Meanwhile, discussions with Upamecano are ongoing, centering primarily on his salary. Coach Kompany's influence will be essential in aligning the players' performance expectations with the club's long-term financial stability. And for Karl, the goal that stunned Europe might just be the beginning of a carefully guided rise, not a momentary spark.
In an early blow for the next Rangers manager, one Ibrox star has been handed an exit route to a major European club as soon as the January transfer window opens.
Rangers take key step in manager hunt
It’s been a busy week for Rangers. The Gers brought an end to Russell Martin’s tenure after his side were held to a 1-1 draw by Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership and the full focus has been on their next manager ever since.
A number of names have been mentioned, including Hearts boss Derek McInnes, but Steven Gerrard has remained the favourite. Now, according to Fabrizio Romano, positive talks have been held with the Liverpool legend about a return to Ibrox for the first time since he left for Aston Villa in 2021.
If Rio Ferdinand’s verdict is anything to go by then Gerrard will be delighted to have received the call from the 49ers. The Manchester United legend, who recently interviewed his former rival, told talkSPORT: “I have to say when I interviewed him, he left me in no uncertain terms that he wants to be a manager and he’s got full confidence in doing that.
“He’s itching to get back in now. He never said this to me, but I personally think just the energy that I felt in that room, that if Rangers came calling he’d go or at least have that conversation.”
That said, as excited as he may be to potentially step back into the Ibrox technical area, there’s no doubt that Gerrard will have quite the task on his hands if he takes the job, especially if one player decides to leave.
Besiktas ready to offer Raskin Rangers exit route
As reported by Turkish outlet Aspor and relayed by Sport Witness, Besiktas are now ready to sign Nicolas Raskin as soon as Gerrard potentially arrives. The Belgian rarely saw eye-to-eye with Russell Martin and failed to get his move in the summer, but could now get his way when the winter window arrives.
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What sums up the relationship that Raskin had with Martin are the words of his father, who said that the former Rangers boss has an “oversized ego” in a scathing review earlier this season.
Those at Ibrox will hope that the start of a new era will change Raskin’s mind. There’s no doubt that the midfielder has the quality to play an important part in Scotland, having been dubbed “clever” by former Rangers manager Neil McCann last month.
If it wasn’t for a last-minute equaliser from AFC Bournemouth on Saturday, Leeds United would have been celebrating two successive Premier League wins under Daniel Farke.
A 2-2 draw against Andoni Iraola’s stern Cherries isn’t a terrible result, all things considered, as the promoted sides up from the Championship continue to show that they belong at such an intimidating level.
The close showdown with the visitors from the South Coast also showed off Leeds’ excellent summer recruitment, as both Anton Stach and Noah Okafor stood out once more, among other fresh purchases.
Leeds' standout performers vs Bournemouth
Stach wasn’t as overwhelmingly brilliant as he was against Wolverhampton Wanderers, however, with no more audacious free-kicks being hammered home.
Still, come the final whistle, the German had still won three ground duels from his 40 touches of the ball, with his goalscoring flair substituted out for some grit for the challenge of Bournemouth.
Leeds fans would have been relieved to see another hero from that 3-1 away day success at Molineux start against Bournemouth in the form of Okafor, with the Switzerland international looking rather sheepish by the close of that whirlwind contest.
He did last just an hour against the Cherries, but his directness on the ball in forward areas certainly caught the eye of the Elland Road masses, with three successful dribbles and two shots on the Bournemouth goal nearly catching Iraola’s men out.
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Yet, away from all the shiny new toys filling out Farke’s starting XI, it was the old reliable Joe Rodon who equalised for Leeds with a bullet header, with the £10m to bring him in permanently last summer continuing to look like a steal.
He isn’t the only recent buy being made to look like a bargain deal, however, with one under-the-radar star now boasting a higher transfer valuation than both in-form Stach and Okafor, despite both their impressive starts to life in England.
Leeds' under-the-radar star is now worth more than Stach & Okafor
Signings from far-off Europe are always going to be instant attention grabbers, with Stach costing a high £20m to obtain from Hoffenheim, on top of Okafor joining from AC Milan for an equally pricey £18m.
However, Farke would have been abundantly aware this summer that the spine of his side needed Premier League experience, having tasted the bitter disappointment of relegation from the division previously with Norwich City when that experience just wasn’t there.
Thankfully, Sean Longstaff has already come to the rescue in this department.
Purchased for just £12m, the ex-Newcastle United midfielder has already managed to show off his top-flight class, with his all-round showing against Bournemouth seeing Farke declare the 6-foot-2 ace as “outstanding.”
It was deserved praise too, when glancing over his superb numbers from the score draw, with Longstaff very much good value for both his goal and assist, having amassed a ludicrous seven key passes throughout.
On top of this creative flair, however, the 27-year-old – who is now up to 177 top-flight outings – also won a powerful ten duels in total, with Alan Shearer’s previous comments about Longstaff being an “unbelievable” talent very much now ringing true, even if he has departed his boyhood employers.
Arguably, Newcastle could well have driven a harder bargain when getting rid of their homegrown talent, with Football Transfers now estimating that Longstaff’s value is way above the £12m he was purchased for back in July.
1. Wilfried Gnonto
£23m
2. Sean Longstaff
£21m
3. Jaka Bijol
£20m
4. Joel Piroe
£16.5m
5. James Justin
£16m
Amazingly, Longstaff is now Leeds’ second-highest valued asset at £21m – according to Football Transfers – with both Stach and Okafor not even making the above list, with their own values coming in at £16m and £15m respectively.
Despite this sharp increase in Longstaff’s value sticking out, Farke will know he needs his full talented squad to keep firing on all cylinders to ensure survival is reached, with the early signs looking hopeful in their quest for Premier League safety.
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Italian refereeing chief Gianluca Rocchi has defended his decision to suspend Maurizio Mariani and Daniele Bindoni following the chaotic clash between Napoli and Inter that saw a controversial penalty reshape the game. Rocchi was left angry at the mistakes made by the referee and his assistant, branding the episode a procedural failure.
Napoli-Inter match derailed by controversy
The Serie A clash between Napoli and Inter turned into one of Serie A’s most contentious nights of the season so far. A dubious first-half penalty awarded to Napoli after Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s light contact on Giovanni Di Lorenzo shifted the game’s momentum. Initially unsure, referee Mariani was urged by assistant Bindoni to award the spot-kick eight seconds after the incident. VAR operator Valerio Marini upheld the call despite minimal contact, and Kevin De Bruyne converted to give Napoli the lead. Inter’s furious protests grew louder after the officials later ignored a handball by Alessandro Buongiorno. The match ended 3-1 to Napoli, but the focus afterwards was firmly on officiating errors rather than the football.
The two referee's were suspended by the Italian refereeing chief Rocchi as he backed his decision claiming that the poor choices made by the on-field officials were illogical and needs to be punished to keep it in check with the broader aspect of the game.
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Rocchi suspends referee for 'illogical mistakes'
The fallout was swift and public. Serie A’s referee designator Gianluca Rocchi, visibly angered, confirmed the suspension of Mariani, Bindoni, and VAR official Marini.
"There are mistakes and mistakes. We don't intend to suspend anyone, but I get angry when mistakes are illogical because they go against what we agreed upon. If you overdo it, if you let your self-esteem get the better of you, it's not good. We have to focus on the good of the clubs, on the result, and not on ourselves. In those cases, I get angry and suspend someone," Rocchi said in an interview with
The Italian referee was further irked by the decision of the two on-field referees but among the two he believes the assistant referee's adamant stance on it being a clear penalty is something Rocchi can't entertain.
"This episode is very peculiar and involves a procedural issue. The referee may not have seen it, of course, but I must say that we wanted to introduce the assistants to a process so that they can become little referees. What I didn't like at all was the assistant's interference, but they have to intervene in very clear matters in their area of responsibility, and that's not the case here. It's not a penalty; we would have expected an on-field review.
"The fact that there was contact has nothing to do with it; the 'we must not intervene' is not something we want to hear. In this case, I assign a lot of responsibility to the assistant, then to the match director, and then also to the VAR: I've put them on a scale. We have to be very interventionist on penalties that are of a high standard, and this one is below the threshold. I repeat, the procedure is not normal: if this penalty was seen by Mariani, we would have accepted it more, that's it."
The blunders cost the officiating trio their Serie A duties. Reports described Rocchi as “furious” over “too serious errors” that influenced the match’s outcome. Bindoni was immediately stood down, facing possible demotion to Serie B, while Marini was moved off top-flight VAR duties.
The wider fallout of refereeing errors
Rocchi’s criticism didn’t stop with the match between the Scudetto candidates. He dissected a string of contentious calls across Serie A, each revealing a different flaw in refereeing judgment. In Lazio's clash against Juventus, he confirmed Mario Gila’s foul on Francisco Conceicao was a clear penalty but reminded officials that not all contacts are punishable – “if a player lands on another’s foot in a natural motion, it’s dynamic, not a foul.”
Rocchi was further questioned about Rafael Leao's controversial opening goal for AC Milan in the 2-2 draw against Pisa last week. The controversy around the goal mainly relates to offside and refereeing interpretations that were scrutinised after the game. In response to which, the Serie A referee designator said: "It's a borderline decision, but from now on we'll focus on offside: the closer you are, the more impact it has on the goalkeeper: in this case, he's straddling the six-yard box and has an impact. [Zachary] Athekame
's goal, on the other hand, is more correct. In short, distance makes the difference; in this case, [Malick] Fofana is further away inside the box. In short, the closer the offside player gets to the goalkeeper, the more punishable he will be."
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When will officials' suspensions end?
Mariani, who made the first-half error in the Napoli vs Inter clash, was suspended from officiating midweek fixtures but could return as early as the following weekend. Bindoni received a longer suspension, expected to keep him out until the end of November due to his significant role in pushing the incorrect decision. This disciplinary action serves as a strong message emphasising accountability and the need for referees to avoid illogical mistakes that contradict agreed protocols.
كسر لويس دي لا فوينتي، مدرب منتخب إسبانيا، صمته وتحدث عن الشجار الذي حدث بين قائد ريال مدريد، داني كارفاخال، ونجم نادي برشلونة، لامين يامال خلال الفترة الأخيرة.
ودخل كارفاخال في شجار مع يامال عقب نهاية لقاء نادي ريال مدريد أمام برشلونة في كلاسيكو الدوري الإسباني يوم الأحد قبل الماضي، لحساب قمة الجولة العاشرة من بطولة الدوري الإسباني للدرجة الأولى.
ونجح ريال مدريد في تحقيق الانتصار على برشلونة بهدفين مقابل هدف واحد، على ملعب سانتياجو برنابيو.
وعقب نهاية المباراة، توجه كارفاخال إلى يامال، مطالبًا إياه بعدم التحدث كثيرًا، لتشتغل الأمور بين لاعبي الفريقين بالفعل ويحدث شجار.
اقرأ أيضًا .. ريال مدريد يعلن إصابة لاعبه قبل مواجهة ليفربول ورفض دي لا فوينتي التضخيم من حادثة يامال وكارفاخال، موضحًا أن الخلاف بين اللاعبين لن يؤثر على وحدة منتخب إسبانيا.
وقال دي لا فوينتي في تصريحات نقلتها ”eldesmarque” : “لم نشهد أي حادثة ولا أي سلوك غريب من أي شخص. إنه ليس شجارًا مدرسيًا والشعور هو شعور عائلي ووحدة وإعطاء الأولوية للمصلحة العامة على المصالح الفردية، هذا يظهر الكثير عن هذه المجموعة من لاعبي كرة القدم”.
وأضاف دي لا فوينتي في حديثه: “أعتقد أن الأمر متروك لأنديتهما للتحدث الآن، المسؤولون في أنديتهما هم من يتخذون القرار. لقد تحدثت كثيرًا مع لامين، كما تحدثت مع داني كارفاخال ومع الجميع”.
واختتم دي لا فوينتي في حديثه عن الخلاف بين يامال وكارفاخال: “سألتزم بالصورة من بطولة أوروبا، تمريرة لامين العرضية ورأسية كارفاخال، العناق الذي تبادلاه وتعابير وجهيهما، هذا ما يحدث في المنتخب الوطني. أنا مقتنع تمامًا أن المصلحة العامة هي الأهم هنا”.