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  Controversial referee, Antonio Mateu Lahoz has reportedly been sent home over some disturbing decisions he made in a World Cup game he recently officiated. Lahoz was in charge of the Argentina clash vs Netherlands on December 9th and he dished out an incredible 15 yellow cards. His performance was not well received by either team - with Argentina's players voicing out their frustration after the game.  Argentina's captain and talisman, Lionel Messi, led the criticism of Lahoz following the game.   The 35-year-old said: 'I think Fifa must take care of this, it cannot put a referee like that for a match of such magnitude, of such importance. The referee cannot fail to be up to the task.'   Argentina's keeper, Emi Martinez joined his skipper in criticising the official's display, tagging him "useless."    Martinez said: 'The referee was just giving everything for them.   'He gave 10 minutes [added time] for no reason. He was giving ...

Former Arsenal and Chelsea star, William Gallas has told Chelsea to make a quick move to sign free agent, Cristiano Ronaldo once the January transfer window opens.   Ronaldo ended his stay at Manchester United last month following his explosive interview with British journalist, Piers Morgan. In the Piers interview the 37-year-old slammed the club’s hierarchy, the manager, owners and even his fellow players and his contract was terminated afterwards. Gallas opines that Ronaldo could be a perfect short-term fix for Chelsea coach, Graham Potter. “What I know is Todd Boehly wanted Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad when Thomas Tuchel did not,’ said Gallas. “Maybe it’s a good opportunity for six months to bring Ronaldo to Chelsea. “It would be good for Ronaldo to go to Chelsea so he can still play in the Champions League and it can benefit Chelsea too because they need a striker.”

  Brazil football governing body (CBF) will reportedly launch a bid to entice Pep Guardiola into becoming their new head coach. The Mirror reports that the five-time World Cup champions are searching for a successor to Tite after the 61-year-old stepped down following Brazil's shock quarter-final exit in Qatar.  The Selecao were knocked out on Friday December 9, by Croatia, who won a tense penalty shootout to set up a semi-final clash with Lionel Messi ‘s Argentina. Tite stepped down after been in charge for more than six years.  According to CBF, president Ednaldo Rodrigues will contact Guardiola less than a month after he signed a two-year contract extension with Manchester City.   The report adds that Brazil know that Guardiola has previously expressed his desire to coach their national team. That’s because while it’s unlikely they’ll be able to convince the Guardiola to quit his role at the Etihad any time soon, they still want to know his medium an...

  Two-time Olympic champion, David Rudisha has survived a plane crash in Kenya, after a light aircraft suffered engine failure just minutes following take-off, before crash landing upside down. The 800 metres world record holder was one of five passengers on board the aircraft which took off from Kimana from Saturday, December 10.      The 33-year-old said the aircraft's engine had stopped around eight minutes into the flight, prompting the pilot to attempt an emergency landing.   'All was well close to seven or eight minutes into the flight when the engine of the plane suddenly went quiet,' Rudisha told the Daily Nation.   'He [the pilot] saw some clear space where he tried to land the plane but one of its wings hit a tree as the plane started to spin before landing on the rocky field.   'We thank God we all came out alive with some soft tissue injuries that were treated before all were discharged save for one.   ...