# Penalty

Last year

2022

# Wave Goodbye

Turkish captain bows out after penalty shocker

Burak Yilmaz has announced his retirement from international football

7.8k

Mar 25th 2022, 9:22 PM

# Big call

'It just felt like it was the right decision at the time' - Ireland captain Ryan

Andy Farrell hailed his players’ mental strength after a narrow defeat to France.

17.7k

Feb 12th 2022, 7:52 PM

All time

# Penalty

Jamie Vardy misses from spot as Leicester held by Spartak Moscow

Leicester lie third in Europa League Group C with two matches remaining.

2.7k

Nov 4th 2021, 10:08 PM

# demoted

Hamilton dominates practice in Turkey after suffering 10-place grid penalty

The seven-time world champion completed a dominant practice double, but took on his fourth engine — one more than is permitted.

5.7k

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Oct 8th 2021, 3:31 PM

# advertisement

French regulator fines Google €220m for favouring ads for own services at expense of rivals

The penalty is part of a settlement reached after three media groups accused Google in 2019 of abusing a dominant market position.

11.2k

Jun 7th 2021, 3:19 PM

# Reaction

Jose Mourinho defends Harry Kane over controversial penalty incident

The Portuguese coach launched an impassioned defence of the striker’s actions.

8.1k

Nov 4th 2020, 1:41 PM

# Reaction

'Maybe I was a bit out of breath' - Pogba on 'stupid mistake' that cost United against Arsenal

The Frenchman gifted the Gunners a penalty at Old Trafford.

11.1k

Nov 1st 2020, 8:58 PM

# Penalty

Unsuccessful appeal confirms Wigan's relegation from the Championship

A 12-point deduction for going into administration has condemned the Latics to League One.

6.8k

Aug 4th 2020, 5:48 PM

# Going Down

Premiership Rugby confirm Saracens will be relegated at end of the season

The club will play in the RFU Championship in 2020/21.

43.5k

Jan 18th 2020, 7:45 PM

# Controversy

Explainer: Why Liverpool's Champions League final penalty was given

The referee’s decision to penalise Moussa Sissoko for handball seemed harsh as it struck his chest before touching his arm.

20.7k

Jun 1st 2019, 11:05 PM

# decisions

World Rugby aims for consistency with new high tackle framework

Owen Farrell’s shoulder charge against South Africa last November should have seen him yellow-carded.

8.2k

May 27th 2019, 9:55 AM

# reversed

'Do you want me to dive on the floor?' - A question for players and referees

Edinburgh’s Pierre Schoeman gave up a needless and crucial penalty at a key moment against Munster.

44.2k

Mar 31st 2019, 7:05 PM

# too good

Controversial penalty call helps Man City hit Shakhtar for 6

Allegations of financial impropriety off the field couldn’t derail the Etihad outfit on the field tonight.

4.8k

Nov 7th 2018, 10:27 PM

# Penalty call

A harsh call or full-on penalty? Leahy's challenge sees Cork City earn dramatic late draw

Kieran Sadlier’s penalty saw Sunday’s FAI Cup semi-final between Bohemians and Cork City end all square.

9.1k

Sep 30th 2018, 10:07 PM

# Stalemate

'It could have been worse' - Klopp accepts Stoke draw despite penalty controversy

Jurgen Klopp’s anger from Liverpool’s draw at West Brom was nowhere to be seen after Stoke City played out a stalemate at Anfield.

6.8k

Apr 28th 2018, 6:08 PM

# Generous

'That's what friends are for': Aubameyang happy to give up hat-trick bid

The Arsenal forward scored a brace as the Gunners easily dispatched Stoke on Sunday afternoon.

7.8k

Apr 1st 2018, 11:33 PM

# Mind Games

'I told him: "you’re going to miss"' - Willian says he psyched out Ireland's David Meyler last night

The Ireland midfielder missed a penalty during Hull’s FA Cup defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.

9.4k

Feb 17th 2018, 1:37 PM

# prosecution

Cabinet approves changes to make it illegal to let unaccompanied learners drive your car

Gardaí will also be allowed seize a vehicle if a learner driver is discovered to be driving without a qualified driver present.

40.0k

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Nov 7th 2017, 9:42 PM

# Unimpressed

Arsene Wenger fumes over 'scandalous' penalty

Television replays suggested Richarlison made the most of minimal contact.

7.1k

Oct 15th 2017, 12:11 AM

# Onwards

Kermorgant penalty sees Reading prevail to Championship play-off final

Reading will play either Sheffield Wednesday or Huddersfield Town at Wembley later in the month.

6.3k

May 16th 2017, 10:36 PM

# Review

Under-fire referee axed from weekend fixture after Newcastle blunder

Keith Stroud had been scheduled to officiate at Gillingham v Milwall on Saturday.

8.2k

Apr 6th 2017, 4:15 PM

# Winning

Chelsea overcome Man City but Spurs late show keeps Premier League title race alive

Swansea had led for much of the game through Wayne Routledge’s 11th-minute goal.

15.1k

Apr 5th 2017, 9:53 PM

# Have your say

Poll: Does hurling's penalty rule need to be changed?

Just 33 percent of the penalties awarded in Division 1A and 1B were scored last weekend.

15.4k

Feb 20th 2017, 10:59 PM

# Analysis

Was it a penalty and more Liverpool-Southampton talking points

Plus, why Shane Long needs to build on his match-winning goal.

8.1k

Jan 26th 2017, 1:08 AM

# hack

Affair website Ashley Madison fined just $1.6 million for massive data breach

The settlement comes after a hacker group released what was said to be personal data on millions of people.

5.7k

Dec 15th 2016, 7:47 AM

# new dawn

History made as penalty awarded by video referee for the first time

Japan’s Kashima Antlers stunned South American champions Atletico Nacional 3-0.

5.5k

Dec 14th 2016, 12:58 PM

# Pressure Kick

'I would still love to go back and be able to take it again' - Sexton

The Ireland out-half says 2013 defeat to the All Blacks was the catalyst for Ireland’s success under Joe Schmidt.

9.0k

Oct 27th 2016, 6:30 AM

# Hard done by

'I don't know what you're supposed to do with your arm in that situation' - Boyle on penalty decision

The defender felt aggrieved by referee Deniz Aytekin’s call in the second half of tonight’s Champions League play-off.

4.6k

Aug 17th 2016, 10:52 PM

# COYBIG

What a start! Robbie Brady's inch-perfect penalty gives Ireland the lead in Lyon

GET IN!

5.1k

Jun 26th 2016, 2:08 PM

# Impressive

Here are all the goals from tonight's enthralling Champions League semi-final

Antoine Griezmann, Xabi Alonso and Robert Lewandowski were all on target this evening.

10.7k

May 3rd 2016, 8:32 PM

# Anger

Barcelona were livid after this controversial decision late on tonight

Gabi and Atletico Madrid breathed a sight of relief following a let-off in the dying stages of their Champions League quarter-final.

12.0k

Apr 13th 2016, 10:38 PM

# Penalty

Drivers caught recording video as they passed serious crash receive penalty points and a fine

The drivers received three penalty points and were fined €160.

34.0k

Apr 12th 2016, 8:39 AM

# Claim

Maradona: I would have punched Messi over that penalty with Suarez

The Argentina legend admits he would have reacted angrily to the Barcelona star’s spot kick.

8.4k

Mar 5th 2016, 8:35 PM

# Different Class

An outrageous Leo Messi penalty capped a sensational Barca display tonight

Luis Enrique’s side put six goals past Celta Vigo in La Liga this evening.

23.6k

Feb 14th 2016, 9:37 PM

# Controversy

This is the penalty Anthony Foley was furious about after Munster's defeat

Romain Poite left the Munster coach deeply annoyed.

21.9k

Dec 13th 2015, 3:02 PM

# sitter

Bordeaux had the most heartbreaking penalty miss of the season

France international Lionel Beauxis missed a massive, massive kick yesterday in the Top 14.

7.4k

May 24th 2015, 2:37 PM

# Awkward

Is this the worst panenka penalty ever attempted?

Hint: yes.

7.4k

Mar 18th 2015, 1:20 PM

# Drama

Penalty rogue Balotelli plays down spot kick 'drama'

The striker was criticised by Steven Gerrard for taking the game-winning spot-kick away from Jordan Henderson.

7.4k

Feb 20th 2015, 9:08 AM

# Trademark

World's slowest penalty taker has become even slower

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas is slowly making a name for himself.

10.8k

Jan 19th 2015, 2:38 PM

# Seeing Red

Arsene Wenger gave Olivier Giroud the death stare after he was sent off today

Alexis Sanchez gave the Gunners a 1-0 lead at the break.

8.9k

Dec 26th 2014, 7:08 PM