Saturday is the day when millions of fans around the world stop, some at the stadium, some at the pub and some on the living room sofa, all united by their passion for football. The football weekend is long and expensive, you win and you lose, white hair appears due to the goal in the 90th minute and televisions fly out of apartment windows which for 90 minutes seem the Bombonera of Buenos Aires. However, things happen beyond the pitch, we have scanned the agenda and underlined the most bizarre events of the week with a red pen. Remain comfortable and follow the following.
Arrested in Dubai, now the ball is in the court of the Dutch Prosecutor’s Office
Two weeks Quincy Anton PromesDutch footballer of Surinamese origin and striker for Spartak Moscow he had been sentenced to serve the sentence of 7 and a half years in prisonthe accusation was that of having imported 1,350 kg of cocaine into the Netherlands, the facts date back to 2020. The Spartak Moscow striker had already had problems with the law in the past for having stabbed his cousin.
Quincy Promes arrestato a Dubai – Photo by Telecom Asia
However, no extradition warrant had been served on the player, Promise he slept quite peacefully at least as long as he remained in his team’s country. However, things were complicated by the withdrawal of Spartak Moscow Dubai, the 1992 class was embarking with the team to return to Russia, but the local authorities blocked and arrested him. Promes’ case is currently under investigation Dutch Prosecutor’s Office.
Di Maria persecuted by Fábio Veríssimo?
The Association of Portuguese Referees (APAF) has formalized disciplinary proceedings against Angel Di Maria. What seems like a joke is actually a real battle between APAF and the Argentine World Champion, after the player’s recent criticism of the Portuguese refereeing class. The number one referee, Fábio Veríssimodid not digest the words of Video after Benfica’s defeat against Sporting in the first leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final, lost by Of Maria and teammates for 2-1.
Ángel Di María against the referees – Photo by Fora de Jogo
The former Juventus player had raised his voice on social media:
“What can we say about yesterday? What happened was visible to everyone. We will continue to work to achieve our goals. Alone against everyone”.
The offside whistled and the goal disallowed by Casper Tengstedt in the 76th minute were blamed. For the second time in four weeks the Referees’ Association made Di Maria understand that he was in his place, El Video this time, however, he could risk a disqualification, as well as a fine.
Rui Costa in the Vatican
On the third step of the podium we find a former Rossoneri legend, namely the Maestro Manuel Rui Costawho, if as a player answered the prayers of many Milan fans, has now decided to go directly to the Pope.
Manuel Rui Costa dal Papa – Photo by facebook.com
On the occasion of the 120 year anniversary of the Benficaa private audience was held where a delegation from the Lusitanian club was present and received by the Holy Father in Vatican. In the front row was President Manuel Rui Costa who gave a Pope francesco a Benfica shirt.
The appointment with the most bizarre news of the week is for next Saturday, same place and same time.
2024-03-02 19:20:49
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