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Referee David Coldrick calls for more support to combat abuse

This weekend the GAA will aim to implement their Respect the Referee campaign which aims to reinforce the message that the abuse of match officials will not be tolerated.

La Vuelta: 'Totally crazy' – Sean Kelly blasts Trek-Segafredo after failing to pass on news about Sam Bennett

Sean Kelly has blasted Trek-Segafredo after star rider Mads Pedersen revealed he was not told about the withdrawal of green jersey rival Sam Bennett (Bora-Hansgrohe) before Tuesday’s individual time trial at La Vuelta. Pedersen began Stage 10’s dash from Elche to Alicante with a five-point lead over Bennett in the points classification, prompting him to go “all in” over the 30.9km course to ensure he kept the jersey. The fastest 15 riders were set to score points.

'You do it!' – Marc Soler and Robert Stannard in furious row as break falters on Stage 9 at La Vuelta

Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates) and Robert Stannard (Alpecin–Deceuninck) had a furious row during the early running of Stage 9 at La Vuelta. Soler appeared to be aggrieved at the lack of cooperation as the day’s breakaway tried to form with 131km remaining on the run from Villaviciosa to Les Praeres – although he may have simply been angered by Stannard moving across his path. Ad Either way, the Spaniard was pictured gesticulating wildly at Stannard, pointing in frustration as his rival fired back in defence.

La Vuelta 2022: 'Give the man whatever he wants!' - Sam Bennett pleads for new wheel after puncture

Sam Bennett’s hunt for a hat-trick of victories at La Vuelta was derailed by a puncture on Stage 4. The Irishman (Bora–Hansgrohe) took sprint victories on Stage 2 and Stage 3 during the Dutch gran salida and was again in the mix as the kilometres ticked down on the run from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Laguardia on Tuesday. Ad However, he was spotted gesticulating wildly at the team cars after picking up a puncture with 33.5km remaining.