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Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Is this a penalty? Barcelona fume as VAR awards Inter Milan a controversial spotkick after Pau Cubarsi's challenge on Lautaro Martinez
Barcelona players raged at referee Szymon Marciniak after the Pole controversially awarded Inter Milan a first-half penalty in their Champions League semi-final first leg. Lautaro Martinez had already put Inter 1-0 up on the night when the Argentine burst into the box in search of a second goal. The Argentine was primed to shoot before Pau Cubarsi slid in for a last-ditch tackle. At first glance, it looked like a brilliant piece of defending as Marciniak waved play on. However, the referee was soon advised by a second look by the VAR and, after reviewing the footage, pointed to his spot. Hakan Calhanoglu cooly converted the penalty past Wojciech Szczesny to put Inter Milan 2-0 up on the night and give them a 5-3 advantage on the stroke of half time. Barcelona players surrounded the referee shortly after he made his decision and then again after the spotkick had been converted. And, after the half-time whistle had been blown, some Barcelona substitutes even made their way onto the pitch the confront the officials amid a fiery atmosphere at the San Siro. Despite the Barcelona protestations, however, former England internationals Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge, both pundits for Amazon Prime, were united in believing the right decision was made. 'Oh it's a penalty, 100 per cent,' Rooney told Amazon Prime. 'It's a great run by Martinez and he's clever, he leaves his leg in there. The defender takes his legs out. In my opinion, that's a clear penalty.' While Sturridge added that Barcelona defender Cubarsi may have been caught out by a more wily opponent. 'He's a young defender, only 18.,' said Sturridge. 'And that's a little bit of experience, a little bit of cuteness from Martinez, leaving his leg out there a little bit, allowing him to be kicked.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Moment Daniel Sturridge is interrupted by FIRE ALARM live on Sky Sports as MOTD host forced to reassure viewers
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY SPORTS were forced to halt their usually scheduled programming after they were interrupted by a fire alarm live on air. The broadcaster was starting the days football coverage from the studio at Stamford Bridge before Chelsea's clash with Liverpool this afternoon. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Daniel Sturridge was interrupted while making a point on Sky Sports by a fire alarm Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPL 2 Presenter Kelly Cates reassured viewers over the source of the alarm Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySportsPL Presenter Kelly Cates was joined in the studio by Daniel Sturridge, Roy Keane and Jamie Redknapp. However, as former Chelsea and Liverpool ace Sturridge was making a point about ex-Blues strikers, he was interrupted by a loud siren. Cates stopped the 35-year-old in his tracks while the noise continued to blare in the background. She then addressed the source of the sound to the audience at home, revealing that the noise was a fire alarm test. Looking down the camera, she said: "We should just point out to people that we're not just sitting here blindly ignoring the fire alarm. "It's just a test, they've already announced that in case the microphones are picking those up." Chelsea test the alarm before every home game as part of their health and safety protocols. Cates, who has presented the Premier League since 2017 for the broadcaster was announced earlier this year as part of a three-person team who will be taking over presenting duties on Match of the Day from Gary Lineker. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Lineker is in his final season for the show, making way for the trio of Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to share presenting duties - the first time these have been shared in the show's 60-year history. In January, a Sky Sports show was forced to go off air as a result of a fire alarm. Arsenal boss Arteta shuts down reporter after being asked revealing question ahead of crucial PSG Champions League clash The broadcaster's NFL studio was evacuated during a clash between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens. Sky Sports NFL host Neil Reynolds revealed he and colleagues were forced to exit their building during the match. That's because a fire alarm went off, leaving the channel unmanned as stadium clips were played instead. Reappearing on screen once the alarm had ended, Reynolds joked about the incident with colleagues. He said: 'We're not letting no fire alarm beat us! It's playoff football!' One guest quipped: 'Tried to get rid of us but we are back!' Reynolds replied: 'That high-pitched sound wasn't the fire alarm. 'Turns out it was my voice all along!'
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Marcus Rashford ‘has proven everyone wrong' with Aston Villa, says Sturridge
Daniel Sturridge praised Marcus Rashford 's performance against PSG, highlighting his resurgence since joining Aston Villa on loan. Rashford played a key role in Villa's 3-2 win, assisting Ezri Konsa's goal. Sturridge emphasized Rashford's determination to prove doubters wrong who claimed he was no longer the same player. Despite Villa's elimination from the Champions League, Rashford's performance was a testament to his resilience and ability. Rashford's impactful display against PSG echoed his famous comeback against the same team while playing for Manchester United in 2019.
