Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup
epa11804398 Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr (L) interacts with Valencia's goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski which led to him receiving a red card during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Valencia CF and Real Madrid, in Valencia, Spain, 03 January 2025. EPA/Manuel Bruque

Vinicius Jr banned but cleared to play in Spanish Super Cup

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr has been given a two-match ban for violent conduct in his team’s 2-1 LaLiga win at Valencia on Friday, but has been cleared to play in the Spanish Super Cup against Mallorca in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
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Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31
Manchester United's Raphael Varane applauds the fans after the Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. Picture date: Wednesday May 15, 2024.

Raphael Varane retires from football aged 31

France World Cup winner Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.

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Goalkeeping: Back To Basics
Ronwen Williams of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Dstv Premiership 2023/24 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Cape Town City at Loftus Stadium, Pretoria on 25 May 2024 ©Phakamisa Lensman/BackpagePix

Goalkeeping: Back To Basics

The role of the goalkeeper has evolved over the years from the obvious shot-stopper to an important player with the ball at their feet. But is it the right way to go? Asks Mark Gleeson.

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