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In the world of football, Nottingham Forest got a four-point deduction in the Premier League for breaching the Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules. Real Madrid filed a complaint against the referee for omitting racial abuse towards Vinicius Jr in his match report. Emma Raducanu withdrew her name from the Miami Open due to a back injury, but the problem isn't quite serious.
Read below to learn details about these top stories and other happenings in the sporting world in the last 24 hours.
Football
Nottingham Forest get four-point deduction for breaching Premier League financial rules
Nottingham Forest have been given a four-point deduction for breaching the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability (PSR) rules, which meant that they dropped into the relegation zone below Luton Town. The independent commission ruled that the losses for Nottingham Forest breached the £61m by £34.5m, leading to a points deduction in the Premier League, following which the club said in a statement that they are “extremely disappointed” with the decision.
Real Madrid file complaint against referee for omitting racial abuse towards Vinicius Jr in match report
Real Madrid have filed a complaint against the referee, Juan Martinez Munuera, who took charge of their 4-2 away La Liga win against Osasuna at El Sadar, for omitting racial abuse towards Vinicius Jr in his match report. In their statement, Real Madrid spoke about how the referee “voluntarily and deliberately omitted the insults and vexatious shouts” towards Vinicius Jr before condemning the incident and wanting the RFEF to take necessary measures to eradicate racism from the sport.
Lazio name Igor Tudor as new manager after Maurizio Sarri’s resignation
Italian club Lazio have named Igor Tudor as their new manager after Maurizio Sarri resigned from the job due to five defeats in six games in all competitions. Last weekend, the Assistant Coach of Lazio, Giovanni Martusciello took charge of the team during their 3-2 win against Frosinone at the Stadio Benito Stirpe in the Serie A.
Newcastle United to consider selling Bruno Guimaraes to sign multiple big players: Reports
Newcastle United will reportedly consider selling the Brazilian midfielder, Bruno Guimaraes, to be able to sign multiple big players in the upcoming summer transfer window. As per the report from the Football Insider, the 26-year-old has a £100m release clause in his contract, and if it is triggered, the Northeast England club will be able to fund their spending spree for bolstering the squad the next season.
Some major results in football:
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Crawley Town 1-1 Stockport County
Tennis
Emma Raducanu withdraws from Miami Open with lower back injury
The former US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, has withdrawn her name from the Miami Open with a lower back injury, but luckily for her, the issue is “nothing serious,” as per her management company. Notably, in her previous match, at the Indian Wells last week, the world number two Aryna Sabalenka defeated her in straight sets in the third round.
Ice Hockey
Former Belarusian pro ice hockey star Konstantin Koltsov dies aged 42
Konstantin Koltsov, the former Belarusian pro ice hockey player, who was also the boyfriend of the tennis player Aryna Sabalenka, has died at the age of 42, the Russian club Salavat Yulaev said in their statement. They wrote, “It is with deep sorrow that we inform you that the coach of Salavat Yulaev, Konstantin Koltsov, has passed away.”
Boxing
Floyd Mayweather seeks blessings at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai
Floyd Mayweather, one of the greatest boxers of all time, was spotted seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha at the Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai during his visit to India. The American, who is one of the wealthiest sports personalities in the world, also interacted with the fans in the temple with great humility, taking in the unique sights and sounds of the city.
Golf
Scottie Scheffler becomes first man to defend Players Championship
The world number one golfer, Scottie Scheffler became the first man to defend the prestigious Players Championship on the PGA Tour, in its 50th edition, while overcoming a neck injury and a record five-shot deficit going into the final round. He won against the likes of fellow Americans Brian Harman, Wyndham Clark, and Xander Schauffele, by one shot, registering a 20-under par card at the golf event.
