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Inter Miami sign GK Oscar Ustari to extension
FILE PHOTO: Football - Sunderland v Crystal Palace - Barclays Premier League - Stadium of Light - 13/14 - 15/3/14 Sunderland's Oscar Ustari during the warm up. Action Images / Craig Brough/ File Photo REUTERS Inter Miami signed goalkeeper Oscar Ustari to a contract extension through the 2026 season on Thursday. The 38-year-old Argentina native has recorded three clean sheets through 12 starts this season. He joined the Herons late in 2024 and tallied six saves in a 1-0 shutout at Toronto FC in his MLS debut on Oct. 5. Ustari previously played for Liga MX sides Pachuca (2020-23) and Atlas (2016-18) and La Liga's Getafe (2007-12) in addition to clubs in Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. --Field Level Media REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
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18-05-2025
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Di Canio Blasts Penalty Decision In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Thriller: ‘It's A Foul 10/10 Times In Midfield' – Adds ‘Lazio Penalty Is Stonewall'
Di Canio Blasts Penalty Decision In Inter Milan 2-2 Lazio Serie A Thriller: 'It's A Foul 10/10 Times In Midfield' – Adds 'Lazio Penalty Is Stonewall' Paolo Di Canio feels that a Nicolo Rovella shove on Yann Bisseck in Inter Milan's 2-2 Serie A draw with Lazio should've been a penalty. The former striker gave his thoughts on Sky Sport Italia, via FCInter1908. He argued that it was a foul 'ten times out of ten' in midfield, and also said that the Lazio penalty was 'stonewall.' Advertisement Inter Milan's Serie A clash with Lazio this evening was filled with drama. And among this was plenty of refereeing controversy. Both of Lazio's goals came after a VAR check. The first was initially disallowed for an offside in the buildup before the video showed that it was in fact offside. Meanwhile, Inter conceded a penalty very late on for a Yann Bisseck handball. However, referee Daniele Chiffi did not spot the infringement in real time, needing a second luck after consulting with VAR. Di Canio: 'Rovella Shove On Bisseck A Penalty 10/10 Times' In Inter 2-2 Lazio LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 31: Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Sunderland at Selhurst Park on August 31, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by) Meanwhile, there were a couple big moments inside the Lazio penalty area. Advertisement Firstly, there was a moment in the first half when Biancocelesti midfielder Nicolo Rovella looked to have shoved over Inter defender Yann Bisseck as he was charging into the area. Bisseck furiously appealed for a penalty. However, referee Chiffi waved the appeals away. And VAR did not intervene. Meanwhile, Inter also briefly thought that they'd scored the most dramatic of late winners. However, a VAR check confirmed that Marko Arnautovic was in an offside position. Of the first half incident, former striker Paolo Di Canio commented that 'Rovella's push on Bisseck in midfield is a free kick.' 'So why is it not a penalty when it's in the area? I ask myself.' Advertisement 'If it's a foul, it's a foul,' Di Canio argued. 'In midfield, ten referees out of ten would give that as a foul.' Then, Paolo Di Canio argued that 'the penalty for Lazio is stonewall, as clear as it gets.' 'He makes himself bigger with his arm,' the former striker argued. 'It's Bisseck's attitude that's wrong. You have to know how to act in terms of defensive tactics, that arm can't be there. Why does Bisseck make that jump?'
Straits Times
24-04-2025
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Leicester icon Vardy saying farewell to club after 13 seasons
FILE PHOTO: Britain Soccer Football - Leicester City v Everton - Barclays Premier League - King Power Stadium - 7/5/16 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy lifts the trophy as he celebrates winning the Barclays Premier League Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine/ File Photo REUTERS FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Chelsea v Leicester City - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 15, 2021 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy celebrates winning the FA Cup with the trophy Pool via REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City v Newcastle United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - April 7, 2025 Leicester City's Jamie Vardy during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo REUTERS Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season following their relegation, bringing the curtain down on an era where he established himself as one of the greats in a team that punched above their weight. Vardy, who was signed from fifth-tier side Fleetwood Town for one million pounds ($1.33 million) in 2012, became the club's greatest player of the modern age, scoring 198 goals across all competitions. But his most famous achievement was leading Leicester to the 2015-16 Premier League title when the team that avoided relegation the season before made a mockery of 5,000-1 odds to beat the established elite to an unlikely title. "Gutted that this day has come but I knew it was going to come eventually. I've had 13 unbelievable years at this club with lots of success, some down but the majority all highs," the 38-year-old Vardy said in a statement. "It's finally time to call it a day which I am devastated about. But I think the timing is right, just want to sincerely thank you all for taking me in as one of your own. "Leicester will always have a massive place in my heart and I'll make sure that I'll be following for years to come in what I hope will be even more success for the club. But as for now, this is my goodbye but you will see me again, I promise." His final season with Leicester is one to forget, however, with the club going down once again. But he still has five more games to breach the 200-goal mark. LATE BLOOMER Vardy, often seen chugging down energy drinks, was a late bloomer who guided Leicester up from the Championship to the Premier League twice - in 2013-14 and again in 2023-24. But it was in the English top flight where he made his mark, scoring 143 times to sit 15th on the list of the Premier League top scorers. In Leicester's magical title run under Italian manager Claudio Ranieri, Vardy's devastating pace to get in behind the defence and his eye for goal made him one of the most feared strikers in the division. It was during that spell when Vardy broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's record for scoring in most consecutive Premier League matches, finding the net in 11 straight games. Vardy was named Premier League Player of the Season for his goalscoring exploits. Four years later, aged 33, Vardy excelled once again when he picked up the Golden Boot for most goals, netting 23 times to become the oldest player to win the award. He leaves Leicester having also won the FA Cup in 2020-21 and two second-tier Championship titles. "Jamie is unique. He is a special player and an even more special person. He holds a place in the hearts of everyone connected to Leicester City," the club's Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha said. "He certainly has my deepest respect and affection. I am endlessly grateful for everything he has given to this football club." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
