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Edin Dzeko doesn’t get why he was red carded for pulling a guy’s pants down and starting a fight
Seems obvious, yeah?
Edin Dzeko is going to miss out on at least one game for Bosnia and Herzegovina after picking up a red card in World Cup qualifying on Sunday. After being fouled by Sokratis Papastathopoulos, Dzeko grabbed the Greek defender’s leg, then pulled down his shorts, then shoved him to the ground. Unsurprisingly, a fight ensued and Dzeko was sent off for his actions.
“I do not understand the reason for my expulsion,” a perplexed Dzeko said after the game. “I cannot explain why the referee has sent me off. They said I started the fight myself, but how could I do that if I was the only one to have fallen to the ground?”
Well, this isn’t that tough to sort out. Watch for yourself.
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In the news
Tim Howard is expected to miss the rest of the MLS Cup Playoffs. (MLS)
Real Madrid is facing a ton of injury problems ahead of their derby against Atlético Madrid. (Marca)
And Antoine Griezmann might miss the game for Atléti as well. (AS)
Don't expect Jurgen Klinsmann to get fired even if Tuesday is a disaster. (MLS)
Gareth Southgate really wants England to tell him what his job is going to be by the end of the month. (Guardian)
Harry Kane has been sent back to Spurs to work on his recovery from his recent injury. (BBC)
Usain Bolt is going to train with Borussia Dortmund. How serious he is about playing pro soccer is anyone’s guess. (Bundesliga)
Alexis Sanchez is going to play hurt for Chile. (Mirror)
You should be reading
Michael Cox on the tactical trends so far in the Premier League. (Guardian)
Priya Ramesh on how the Eredivisie is going this season. (Stats Bomb)
Nayib Moran on Rafa Marquez’s greatest moments in a Mexico shirt. (ESPN FC)
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