Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea remain separated by just two points at the top of the Premier League after all three relied on penalties to win this weekend.
Jose Mourinho has taken a light-hearted swipe at Bruno Fernandes for his Manchester United penalty record, joking that the midfielder ‘had about 20 to score’ in the second half of the season.
Josip Drmic saw his spot-kick saved by Jordan Pickford as England beat Switzerland 6-5 on penalties to claim third place in the Nations League after a goalless draw in Guimaraes.
Bafana Bafana goalkeeper Darren Keet insists he was just trying to protect himself in the penalty incident against Libya, adding that his opponent ‘made a meal’ out of the contact.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested that referee Jonathan Moss will be furious with himself for giving a penalty against Manchester United in Sunday’s reverse at the hands of Arsenal.
Five law changes, aimed at reducing negative play, increasing ball in play time and improving player welfare have been confirmed following approval by the World Rugby council late last year.