With 12 teams split into three groups at U21 EURO, only one runner-up will join the pool winners in the semi-finals. What criteria will be used to separate the trio of second-placed teams?a) higher number of points;b) superior goal difference;c) higher number of goals scored;d) lower disciplinary points total based only on yellow and red cards received in all group matches (red card = 3 points, yellow card = 1 point, expulsion for two yellow cards in one match = 3 points);e) position in the UEFA Under-21 national team coefficient ranking for the final draw.This is according to Article 18.03 of the Re... UEFA.com - News
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Which players have never been sent off?
Should the retiring Philipp Lahm manage to avoid a red card for the remainder of the season, the Bayern München captain will have gone through an entire career without being dismissed. UEFA.com profiles a few other players who managed that feat, and a couple who have just missed out.Raúl González (Real Madrid, Schalke, al-Sadd, New York Cosmos & Spain)Seventeen years as a player; 388 goals in 932 club games; 44 more strikes for Spain; UEFA Champions League triumphs in 1998, 2000 and 2002 (including becoming the first player to score in two finals) and six Spanish titles among a vast trophy haul; no red cards.
Cards move within 1 win of World Series (AP)
ST. LOUIS (AP)—Tony La Russa called up some more bullpen magic for the St. Louis Cardinals. Yet another round of spotless relief has a team that squeaked into the postseason on the final day one victory away from the World Series. Not bad for a team that’s on its fifth closer, and Jason Motte(notes) remains unofficial in that capacity. “We’re just trying to win,” Matt Holliday(notes) said after the Cardinals beat Milwaukee 7-1 on Friday night to take a 3-2 lead in the NL championship series. “He’s (La Russa’s) just trying to do whatever he can to win. If the spot calls for it, our bullpen’s been incredible. They’re really fit into roles and it’s been fun to watch.” The Brewers helped out