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Breaking down Arsenal's overturned penalty, Diego Simeone's antics and Mikel Arteta's reaction
A slow-burn, attritional Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal erupted into drama on Wednesday night when referee Danny Makkelie awarded the Premier League side late penalty — and then controversially overturned his decision after a video assistant referee (VAR) check.Makkelie pointed to the spot when Eberechi Eze went down after a challenge from David Hancko in the 78th minute of the semi-final first leg.Advertisement
Diego Simeone can breathe again against Arsenal as fortune favours Atlético Madrid at last | Sid Lowe
Madrid’s manic man in black is the personification of the club’s longing to be back in the Champions League finalDiego Simeone had patrolled the touchline all in black, heart racing and arms waving, applying all the pressure he could, seeking to impart his justice, as Danny Makkelie went to the pitchside monitor to make the decision that could have decided this game. Now, as the referee crossed the line back on to the pitch, signalling that there would not be a second penalty for Arsenal after a...
Who has the better front three - Bayern or PSG?
BBC Sport analysts Stephen Warnock and Nedum Onuoha analyse the difference between the attacking trios of Bayern Munich and PSG in their Champions League semi-final first leg, including Jamal Musiala's role of pushing into the forward line to allow Harry Kane to drop deeper.
Arteta left ‘incredibly fuming’ after VAR denies Arsenal penalty against Atlético
‘At this level, I’m sorry but this cannot happen’Both sides had converted penalties in 1-1 drawMikel Arteta described himself as “incredibly fuming” after Arsenal were denied a penalty that might have given them a lead to take from the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atlético Madrid.With the score at 1-1 in the 78th minute, the Dutch referee Danny Makkelie pointed to the spot after the Atlético defender David Hancko caught Eberechi Eze, who was on a...
Were Arsenal right to be 'fuming' with refereeing after Atletico draw?
Were Arsenal right to be 'fuming' with refereeing after Atletico draw?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Why VAR shouldn't have intervened to overrule Eze penaltyByDale Johnson, Football issues correspondent and Alex Howell, Football reporter at Estadio MetropolitanoPublished7 minutes agoAfter goals galore in Tuesday's spectacular Champions League tie between Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich, the offi...
Watch: Ben White confronts Diego Simeone amid heated tunnel bust-up after Atletico Madrid vs Arsenal
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Iran football chief 'denied entry to Canada' for FIFA meeting ahead of World Cup
Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj has been refused entry into Canada along with his colleagues ahead of the FIFA congress on Thursday
Dodgers lose series to Marlins on bizarre double play at first
Freddie Freeman came to the plate with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth on Wednesday. The Dodgers slugger has a flair for the dramatic.This time, things just got weird.The Dodgers slugger bounced a ball toward the right side, where Miami Marlins second baseman Xavier Edwards charged in and gloved the ball. That’s where things took a goofy turn. WHAT A WILD DOUBLE PLAY! The @Marlins win the game AND the series 🤯 pic.twitter.com/UNkM2FKCj3 — MLB (@MLB) April 29, 2026Edwards...
Should VAR have intervened to overrule Arsenal penalty?
BBC Sport pundits Stephen Warnock, Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith debate whether the on-field decision to award Arsenal a penalty against Atletico Madrid for a foul on Eberechi Eze, was enough of a "clear and obvious" error to justify VAR intervening to have the penalty overturned.
NFL post-draft team needs, 2023 class fifth-year option tracker and an apology
This pairs nicely with my Costco hot dog discussion yesterday: Our reporters shared the best value picks for all 32 teams. It’s our low-cal alternative to that $1.50 combo.Inside: Urgent post-draft needs for each team, plus a nod to an emerging (and forgotten) star and the fifth-year option tracker for the class of 2023.Advertisement
LIV Golf heading for oblivion with players 'to be told that Saudi funding is coming to an end this summer'
LIV Golf heading for oblivion with players 'to be told that Saudi funding is coming to an end this summer'READ MORE: Why Phil Mickelson will NEVER be allowed back on the PGA TourBy OLIVER SALT, US ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Published: 21:33, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 23:21, 29 April 2026 e-mail 111 View comments
UEFA told to 'get rid' of 'atrocious' handball rule after Arsenal and Bayern Munich penalty controversy
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Mikel Arteta: Overturning Eberechi Eze penalty 'completely unacceptable', 'changes course of tie'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called the decision to overturn a penalty awarded for a challenge on Eberechi Eze during Wednesday’s draw with Atletico Madrid “completely unacceptable”Referee Danny Makkelie had pointed to the spot in the 78th minute of the Champions League semi-final first leg with the score 1-1 after David Hancko appeared to make contact with Eze’s right foot in the penalty area.Advertisement
Diego Simeone behaviour branded ‘awful’ as pundits all agree on Arsenal penalty controversy
Diego Simeone's touchline behaviour was branded 'atrocious' by pundits as Arsenal were left ruing VAR controversies against Atletico Madrid
Arsenal: Furious Mikel Arteta hits out at 'unacceptable' penalty decision in Champions League semi-final
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Cowboys WR George Pickens signs his franchise tag
Dallas Cowboys Pro Bowl wide receiver George Pickens signed his franchise tag tender on Wednesday. While Pickens would prefer a long-term contract, the tag will pay him a guaranteed $27.3 million for the 2026 season.The Cowboys have said they have no interest in negotiating a long-term deal at this time. They would like to see him play well for a second season with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott and star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb before making that larger financial commitment.Pickens signing...
Man Utd consider Leao move - Thursday's gossip
Man Utd consider Leao move - Thursday's gossipPublished3 minutes agoManchester United considering move for Rafael Leao, Newcastle eye new goalkeeper as part of summer rebuild and Arsenal still keen on Julian Alvarez.Manchester United could turn to Portuguese winger Rafael Leao, 26, in the summer, with AC Milan open to exploring a swap deal involving 28-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford, 25-year-old Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte or Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 24. (La Gazzet...
Diego Simeone confronts Ben White in furious tunnel bust-up after Arsenal match
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone was not impressed with Arsenal defender Ben White as he left the field following their Champions League clash at the Metropolitano
Arsenal 'hunt' Man City - what 7-0 win means for WSL title race
Arsenal 'hunt' Man City - what 7-0 win means for title raceImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Arsenal have scored 17 goals and conceded two in their past three WSL gamesByEmily SalleyBBC Sport journalistPublished4 minutes agoIt seemed as if Manchester City were cruising towards the Women's Super League title.But suddenly, the champions-elect are looking over their shoulders as Arsenal start to make up ground."We like to be in a hunting position," Gunners midfielder...
Three Arsenal stars heroic in Atletico Madrid draw as VAR drama overshadows game
ATLETICO MADRID 1-1 ARSENAL: The Gunners had a penalty overturned in the 78th minute of their Champions League semi-final first leg, leaving Mikel Arteta to bemoan what might've been