Russian Premier League chiefs have requested a lifetime ban for disgraced footballers Pavel Mamaev and Alexander Kokorin following an unprovoked attack on two government officials. Krasnodar forward Pavel Mamaev in action against Nolito of Spanish side Sevilla. AFP/STRINGER Krasnodar midfielder Mamaev and Zenit Saint Petersburg forward Kokorin are facing a five-year jail term after video footage caught them attacking two Russian trade ministry officials in an upscale Moscow cafe. The footage showed one of the officials, Denis Pak, an ethnic Korean, being hit with a chair while eating a meal. Now the former Russian international players, who have courted controversy in the past, could be banned for life from playing in Russia. "This case is unusual in terms of our football and the league has addressed a request to the ethics committee of the Russian Football Union to impose a lifetime ban on Mamaev and Kokorin," Premier League spokesman Sergei Alekseyev said Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Former Russia stars facing ‘lifetime ban’ over assault on officials
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World Cup: Ronaldo earns Portugal 1 0 win as Morocco’s hopes end
Cristiano Ronaldo powered-home a fourth-minute header to give Portugal a 1-0 World Cup victory over Morocco that took them top of Group B on Wednesday (Jun 20) and meant the unlucky North African side become the first to be eliminated from the tournament. Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his opening goal for Portugal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group B football match between Portugal and Morocco at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on Jun 20, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Juan Mabromata) Ronaldo's fourth goal of Russia 2018, following his hat-trick in the 3-3 draw with Spain, took the European champions to four points. Iran have three points and Spain one ahead of their meeting later on Wednesday. Morocco, who had a real go at the Luzhniki Stadium but failed to convert their chances, are pointless having also lost 1-0 to Iran and cannot progress to the second round. Portugal struggled to impose themselves and ended up defending for long spells, leaving coach Fernando … [Read more...] about World Cup: Ronaldo earns Portugal 1 0 win as Morocco’s hopes end
Vietnam Swans first time victors in Indochina Cup
Vietnam Swans first time victors in Indochina Cup By Michael Smith in HCMC Vietnam Swans play Thailand Tigers at Saturday’s Indochina Cup in HCMC. The Swans, who took the Cup, won all their matches against Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. - Photo: Adam Martin The Australian Rules football team, Vietnam Swans, celebrated their first ever tournament victory on Saturday night after beating all comers at the Indochina Cup earlier that day. The Swans were joined at an over 200 strong party at La Cantine Restaurant in Dong Khoi St, District 1 by Aussie football players from fellow Indochina Cup teams, the Laos Elephants, Thailand Tigers and Cambodian Cobras, plus the Swan’s sister team, the Saigon Shooters, who also won a same-day netball IndochinaCup, and women’s netball teams from Hanoi and Thailand. At the after-match function Vietnam Swan’s captain, Luke Creamer, said the Australian football Indochina Cup win was, “Epic.” It was a very hard-fought-for … [Read more...] about Vietnam Swans first time victors in Indochina Cup
Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries
High school and college students who get concussions may struggle more with academics than their peers who get other types of sports injuries, a small U.S. study suggests. A football helmet's health warning sticker is pictured between a U.S. flag and the number 55, in memory of former student and NFL player Junior Seau, as the Oceanside Pirates high school football team prepares for their Friday night game in Oceanside, California September... Researchers surveyed 70 students who received emergency treatment for concussions and 108 teens and young adults treated for other injuries. With a concussion, students took an average of 5.4 days to return to school, compared with 2.8 days for other injuries. One week after getting hurt, 42 percent of the students with concussions received academic help such as tutoring or extra time for tests, compared with … [Read more...] about Concussions tied to more school problems than other injuries