The Spanish official was infamous for his bold decision-making in matches, particularly when he was in charge of Argentina's World Cup match against the Netherlands.

CRAIG HOPE: However, during Tuesday's Premier League shareholders' meeting in London, the proposal failed to get the support of the 14 clubs necessary, falling short by two.

The 37-year-old Spaniard made 76 appearances for the Reds, scoring twice, from 2011 until 2016. He also spent four years playing for Newcastle, making 119 appearances for the Magpies.

Bright has been replaced in the England squad by Millie Turner after suffering a knee injury and will miss the matches against the Netherlands and Scotland

Dallas Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland sets a new NFL record with his fifth touchdown interception or 'pick-six' of the season.

South African former Paralympic star jailed for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp to be freed on 5 JanuarySouth Africa’s parole board has granted early release to Oscar Pistorius, the former athlete jailed for the 2013 murder of Reeva Steenkamp, who was his girlfriend.Pistorius shot Steenkamp, a law graduate and model, through a bathroom door in their …

Novak Djokovic claims British fans were trying to "annoy" him during his Davis Cup match with Cameron Norrie and as he tried to conduct a post-match interview on court.

Joseph Parker has the superior speed and boxing skills needed to deliver a stunning knockout win over Deontay Wilder, says his promoter David Higgins.

Mikel Arteta will reach 200 games as Arsenal manager with the best winning record in the club’s history.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he will continue to freely air his views on refereeing decisions despite facing a Football Association charge.

The Irish icon's illustrious career could well be on the line as she looks to avenge her first loss in Dublin

LEWIS STEELE: Anfield had not seen an hour of Darwin Nunez 's home debut for Liverpool when he was sent off for a stupid headbutt on Crystal Palace 's Joachim Andersen

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