Nasri targets AFP journalist in foul mouthed tirade
DONETSK, Ukraine — Samir Nasri launched a foul-mouthed tirade against a French AFP journalist, after France crashed out 2-0 to holders Spain in the European championship quarter final here on Friday. The player, who during France’s opening group game with England mouthed “shut your mouth” to television cameras in a message aimed at a L’Equipe [...]
Police dog bites player during match in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil —A first-division match in southern Brazil was delayed for a few minutes after a police dog bit a player on the back of the leg. Television cameras showed the dog, a German Shepherd, biting Caxias striker Vanderlei as he and several other teammates complained to the officiating crew near the sidelines. The [...]
Police dog bites player during match in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil —A first-division match in southern Brazil was delayed for a few minutes after a police dog bit a player on the back of the leg. Television cameras showed the dog, a German Shepherd, biting Caxias striker Vanderlei as he and several other teammates complained to the officiating crew near the sidelines. The [...]
Schalke midfielder Jones gets 8 wk ban
GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany – Schalke will accept an eight week ban imposed upon US midfielder Jermaine Jones by German football federation for stepping on an opponent’s injured foot. The United States international will miss six Bundesliga matches and two Europa League games. Schalke could have appealed against the penalty but decided Thursday to accept the punishment. [...]
