Brazil striker 'banned for two years' amid Manchester United transfer links
Manchester United-linked Gabriel Barbosa has been banned from football for two years following a doping fraud investigation, which he will appeal.
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Man United dressing room insider revealed same Kobbie Mainoo hallmark that has blown away England
With Kobbie Mainoo it is impossible not to notice the technical gifts first of all, the remarkable ability to run a game from central midfield that is so rare in an 18-year-old. But when senior professionals begin to train with him and spend time around him, it is the character traits that become just as compelling as the technical ones.
Convicted rapist Dani Alves leaves jail after posting bail
Dani Alves (R) leaves on provisional release, flanked by his lawyer Ines Guardiola at Brians 2 prison in Barcelona on March 25, 2024. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)
WATCH | Brazil's Vinicius in tears: 'Racism reducing my desire to play football'
Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance Monday.
Carlos Alcaraz Sinks Gael Monfils To Advance In Miami Open
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz powered into the fourth round of the Miami Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over French veteran Gael Monfils at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. The 37-year-old Monfils was coping well with the power play of the talented Spaniard until he hurt his ankle in the fifth game. While Monfils carried on bravely, bringing out some wonderful defensive shots from Alcaraz, the world number two was too much for the Parisian. There were plenty of smiles, in between the occasional wince from Monfils, who enjoyed some entertaining rallies where Alcaraz could show his deftness of touch.
Brazil's Gabigol Handed Two-Year Ban For Anti-Doping 'Fraud'
Flamengo's international forward Gabriel Barbosa was suspended for two years on Monday for attempted fraud during a doping test, a Brazilian sports court said. Known as Gabigol, the 27-year-old Brazilian was alleged to have been uncooperative during a surprise doping test at club headquarters in Rio de Janeiro. The punishment, which can be appealed, is backdated to April 8 last year, when the events occurred. He failed to comply with the schedule, disrespected the doping officers and refused to obey instructions, local media said.
Racism Reducing My Desire To Play Football: Brazil's Vinicius Junior
Brazil winger Vinicius Junior said his desire to play football was reducing as incidents of racial abuse aimed at him piled up in Spain, during a tearful media appearance Monday. The Real Madrid forward has suffered abuse from opposition fans on many occasions in recent years, with one incident in Valencia in May provoking worldwide outrage. Spain will face Vinicius' Brazil at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday under the slogan "One Skin" to help combat racism.
Why England players won't have names on their shirts in Belgium friendly
England players will wear shirts with no names on the back during the second half of their international friendly with Belgium on Tuesday night to raise awareness of dementia.