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Cumbrians released eight
Carlisle United have axed eight players after failing to gain promotion from League Two. Although head coach Keith Curle also left in the summer, he has the right to choose which players to let go. Reggie Lambe, Samir Nabi, John O’Sullivan, Morgan Bacon, Tom Miller, Jamal Campbell Rice, Sean Miller and Cameron Salked are the eight.
Twitter likes cause fans to boo players
Paris Saint-Germain right-back Thomas Meunier got into an argument with fans after liking a photo of Marseille’s TIFO on Twitter. It reverberated on the pitch and he was booed during PSG’s 2-2 draw with Guingamp, although he tried to calm the storm by posting on Instagram: “My investment and passion for you [the PSG fans] No less than 1000%, liking what others are doing in France should not under any circumstances question my respect and desire for the blue and red jersey. ” He later deleted the post due to the response he received. On Friday, he again tried to calm the situation, saying: “Things need to be cleared up and I don’t have to justify myself to anyone. Be it the 12-year-old fans who told me to leave PSG or the so-called fans on Twitter. The matter will be dealt with internally by the people involved, namely Le Collectif Ultra Parisien (one of PSG’s ultrasport) who have always been supporters of PSG players. They are the only people I am grateful to. “
Lopez suspended time increased
Lyon goalkeeper Antoine Lopez has had his suspension increased from three to five games following an altercation at the end of a Ligue 1 match with arch-rivals Marseille. Marseille defender Adil Rami has been suspended for three games for his role in the brawl.
Bayern Munich signs veteran winger to one-year contract
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has signed a one-year contract extension with the Bavarian giants. The French star’s contract expires at the end of the season. Ribery said: “I am very happy to be able to play for this great club for another year. Munich has long been home to me and my family, so I am very proud to wear the Bayern jersey again next season.”
Balotelli yells at referee on camera
The Italian forward, Mario Balotelli, was caught on French television cameras hurling a foul-mouthed rant in English at the French referee at half-time. Balotelli can be clearly heard saying: “Every time, damn the French referee, every time.” In 2015, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was arrested for calling France a “*** country” and despite apologizing, was banned for four games. This could mean the controversial striker has played his final game for Nice as he is set to leave the club in the summer.
Written by Tris Burke May 8, 2018 06:47:26