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#Barcelona #lodges #UEFA #complaint #Atletico #defeat">Barcelona lodges UEFA complaint after Atletico defeat Barcelona has carried its fury beyond the dugout and into UEFA’s inbox, lodging a formal complaint on Thursday over the officiating in its 2-0 home defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarterfinal first leg.
The row centres on an incident early in the second half when Barca appealed for a penalty after Atletico goalkeeper Juan Musso appeared to have put the ball back into play from a goal kick before defender Marc Pubill handled it inside the six-yard box to retake it.
Referee Istvan Kovacs waved play on, and the VAR team did not summon him to the monitor, drawing furious reactions from the Barcelona bench.
“Barcelona inform that the club legal services have submitted a complaint to UEFA today regarding the events in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Atletico Madrid,” the club said in an official statement on Thursday.
“The complaint centres around a specific action. In the 54th minute of the match, after play had been restarted correctly, an opponent player picked up the ball in their area without being shown the corresponding penalty,” it added.
“Barcelona understand that this decision, along with a grave lack of intervention by VAR, represents a major error. Accordingly, the club has requested an investigation be opened, access to refereeing communications, and where applicable, official acknowledgment of the errors and the adoption of the relevant measures.”
Interpretations of similar incidents have varied. In the Champions League quarterfinals in April 2024, the referee did not award a penalty to Bayern Munich after Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes touched the ball following what appeared to be a restart from goalkeeper David Raya.
Later in 2024, VAR intervened to award Club Brugge a penalty in a comparable exchange involving Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and defender Tyrone Mings.
Published on Apr 10, 2026
Barcelona has carried its fury beyond the dugout and into UEFA’s inbox, lodging a formal…
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#FIFA #opens #disciplinary #case #Spanish #federation #antiMuslim #chants">FIFA opens disciplinary case against Spanish federation over anti-Muslim chants
FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week.
The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the federation itself.
Spanish police had said they were investigating the behavior by fans during last Tuesday’s friendly game held in Barcelona.
“FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings today against the Spanish FA for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt,” the world football governing body said in a statement.
Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants made by some of the fans at RCDE Stadium were disrespectful and intolerable. The Barcelona star said it didn’t matter that he was not targeted.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Spanish fans during a game against Egypt last week.
The chants drew condemnation from Spain star Lamine Yamal, the Spanish government and the federation itself.
Spanish police had said they were investigating the behavior by fans during last Tuesday’s friendly game held in Barcelona.
“FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings today against the Spanish FA for the incidents in the friendly against Egypt,” the world football governing body said in a statement.
Yamal, who is Muslim, said the chants made by some of the fans at RCDE Stadium were disrespectful and intolerable. The Barcelona star said it didn’t matter that he was not targeted.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation because of anti-Muslim chants…
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#Aaron #Ramsey #Arsenal #Wales #player #retires">Aaron Ramsey, former Arsenal and Wales player, retires
Former Wales star Aaron Ramsey on Tuesday retired from club football.
“This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football,” Ramsey announced on social media.
Ramsey, who had made his international debut in 2008, said, “Firstly, I want to start with Wales. It has been my privilege to wear the Welsh shirt and experience so many incredible moments in it. It would not have been possible without the incredible input of all the managers I have played under and all the staff who have helped me in many ways.”
The 35-year-old midfielder, who last played in Mexico for Pumas UNAM a year ago, also thanked all the clubs he has represented. “… thank you to all the clubs I’ve been lucky enough to play for. Thank you to all the managers and staff that have helped me be able to live my dream and play at the highest level,” he said.
It is noteworthy that Aaron Ramsey was a pivotal contributor to Arsenal during the 2013–14 season, during which he netted a total of 16 goals across competitions. This included a decisive goal in the 2014 FA Cup final against Hull City. Furthermore, he participated in the 2015 FA Cup final, in which Arsenal emerged victorious, and he scored a second FA Cup-winning goal in 2017.
Later, he joined Juventus, where he won the league title during his very first season.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
Former Wales star Aaron Ramsey on Tuesday retired from club football.
“This has not been an easy decision to make. After a lot of consideration, I have decided to retire from football,” Ramsey announced on social media.
Ramsey, who had made his international debut in 2008, said, “Firstly, I want to start with Wales. It has been my privilege to wear the Welsh shirt and experience so many incredible moments in it. It would not have been possible without the incredible input of all the managers I have played under and all the staff who have helped me in many ways.”
The 35-year-old midfielder, who last played in Mexico for Pumas UNAM a year ago, also thanked all the clubs he has represented. “… thank you to all the clubs I’ve been lucky enough to play for. Thank you to all the managers and staff that have helped me be able to live my dream and play at the highest level,” he said.
It is noteworthy that Aaron Ramsey was a pivotal contributor to Arsenal during the 2013–14 season, during which he netted a total of 16 goals across competitions. This included a decisive goal in the 2014 FA Cup final against Hull City. Furthermore, he participated in the 2015 FA Cup final, in which Arsenal emerged victorious, and he scored a second FA Cup-winning goal in 2017.
Later, he joined Juventus, where he won the league title during his very first season.
Published on Apr 07, 2026
Former Wales star Aaron Ramsey on Tuesday retired from club football.“This has not been an…
