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Man City Beat Sevilla On Penalties To Win UEFA Super Cup

Man City Beat Sevilla On Penalties To Win UEFA Super Cup

Manchester City added the Uefa Super Cup to the Treble they claimed last season with victory over Sevilla on penalties in Athens. Pep Guardiola’s Champions League winners lost the Community Shield to Arsenal in a shootout, but saw their fortunes transformed when Sevilla’s Nemanja Gudelj hit the bar after nine successful penalties. City had to come from behind in an entertaining encounter to force penalties after a towering header from Youssef En-Nesyri put the Europa League holders ahead on 25 minutes. Sevilla goalkeeper Bono and his Manchester City counterpart Ederson both excelled with fine saves before man-of-the-match Cole Palmer rose…
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Referee Anthony Taylor Attacked By Roma Fans [VIDEO]

Referee Anthony Taylor Attacked By Roma Fans [VIDEO]

Referee Anthony Taylor was forced to run for his dear life as angry AS Roma fans attacked him at the airport as he made his way home from refereeing the Europa League final. The English referee took charge of the final in Budapest between serial winners Sevilla and Jose Mourinho’s Serie A side. It was a busy night for the Englishman, who flashed 13 yellows as the La Liga outfit continued their incredible record in the competition, winning it for a seventh time in 18 years, stretching back to when it was still known as the UEFA Cup. They fell…
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Sevilla Beat Roma On Penalties To Win 7th Europa League Title

Sevilla Beat Roma On Penalties To Win 7th Europa League Title

Sevilla claimed a record-extending seventh Europa League title as they beat Roma on penalties at a raucous Puskas Arena in Budapest. Gonzalo Montiel, who also scored the winning penalty for Argentina in the World Cup final against France, repeated the trick for the Spanish side following a 1-1 draw, with a retaken spot kick after Roger Ibanez and Gianluca Mancini had missed for Roma. The Spanish side, have now won all seven of the finals they have played in the competition with captain Jesus Navas involved in their first triumph against Middlesbrough in 2006. Their most recent sees them qualify…
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Alexander Djiku: Spanish Side Sevilla Submit Bid For Ghana Defender

Alexander Djiku: Spanish Side Sevilla Submit Bid For Ghana Defender

Sevilla have made an offer for Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku, whose contract expires at the end of the current season. The Andalusian club have long been interested in Djiku and is said to have made a €2 million bid. The fee includes easily obtained bonuses as well as the possibility of a future sale cut. The Alsatians, however, want twice the amount much for the 28-year-old, and while they are hesitant to part ways with their vice-captain, his departure would free up wage bill space. Djiku would be entering another relegation battle if he moves to Spain. Strasbourg are currently…
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‘Maybe It’s Karma’ – Haaland Reveals Why He Shouted In Bono’s Face After Scoring Penalty That Enraged Sevilla Players

‘Maybe It’s Karma’ – Haaland Reveals Why He Shouted In Bono’s Face After Scoring Penalty That Enraged Sevilla Players

The Norwegian striker has explained his antagonistic celebration after netting his second goal in the Champions League tie Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has revealed why he shouted in Bono's face after scoring a penalty that left a number of Sevilla players enraged. Haaland scored both of Dortmund's goals in a 2-2 draw with Sevilla on Tuesday night, taking his overall tally in the Champions League to 20 in 14 games. However, there was more than a touch of controversy over his second goal, which came via a penalty retake, as the Norwegian celebrated by taunting opposition goalkeeper Bono.
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‘It’s Easier To Come Back From 2-0 Than 4-1’ – Koeman Still Hopeful Of PSG Miracle After Barca Heroics Against Sevilla

‘It’s Easier To Come Back From 2-0 Than 4-1’ – Koeman Still Hopeful Of PSG Miracle After Barca Heroics Against Sevilla

The Blaugrana progressed to the Copa del Rey final on Wednesday after overturning a two-goal deficit against Sevilla Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman was delighted to see his charges come back in thrilling fashion to reach the Copa del Rey final - but warned that overcoming Paris Saint-Germain is a different prospect entirely. The Catalans went into Wednesday's semi-final second leg against Sevilla as rank outsiders after losing the opener 2-0, but they fought back with goals from Ousmane Dembele and a last-gasp Gerard Pique effort to send the match into extra time. Martin Braithwaite then struck to win the semi-final…
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