Croatia's Ivana Martinčić is the referee for Monday's UEFA European Women's Under-19 Championship final between Germany and Spain in Switzerland, and will have an important insight into what the players are experiencing in Biel/Bienne.Martinčić, who turned 33 on Saturday, was a player in the Croatian top division a decade ago before taking up officiating. Now, as well as refereeing FIFA Women's World Cup and UEFA Women's EURO qualifiers, as well as UEFA Women's Champions League knockout games, Martinčić also takes charge of matches in the Croatian men's second division.UEFA.com spoke to Martinčić at the Women's U19 EURO referees' base in Lenzburg, where... UEFA.com - News
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Kyrie Irving’s Lookalike Totally Is This Player From Panama’s World Cup Team
Somehow, some way, Kyrie Irving was one of the biggest stories to come out of Panama’s 3-0 loss to Belgium on Monday in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Before and during the match, fans noticed that Panama midfielder Gabriel Gomez looks an awful lot like the Boston Celtics point guard. And, to be perfectly honest, we also think the resemblance is somewhat creepy. First, watch this video of Gomez greeting young fans before taking the field: Now, wait until the 20-second mark in this video of Gomez and his teammates singing the Panamanian national anthem: But wait, there’s more. (You can click here to view an up-close shot of Gomez loo... NESN.com
‘Chicharito’ turns 30: meet CONCACAF’s European stars
Most appearances by a CONCACAF national player in the European Champion Clubs' Cup/UEFA Champions League (including qualifying)48: Javier Hernández (MEX – Man. United, Real Madrid, Leverkusen)46: Rafael Márquez (MEX – Monaco, Barcelona)36: Keylor Navas (CRC – Real Madrid)36: Dwight Yorke (TRI – Man. United)34: Atiba Hutchinson (CAN – København, Beşiktaş)34: Emilio Izaguirre (HON – Celtic)32: Héctor Herrera (MEX – Porto)27: DaMarcus B... UEFA.com - News
UEFA Europa League Squad of the 2017/18 Season
Goalkeepers Jan Oblak (Atlético)Technical Observers say: The competition's outstanding keeper, he performed when his team needed him most.Rui Patrício (Sporting CP)Technical Observers say: An important player for his team.DefendersLeonardo Bonucci (AC Milan)Technical Observers say: Milan's skipper and talisman is happy defending and comfortable in possession of the ball. UEFA.com - News
Here’s Danny Ainge’s Reaction To Cavs Player Calling Him A ‘F—ing Thief’
Danny Ainge may have pulled off another heist, but he knows better than to take a victory lap. The Boston Celtics’ president of basketball operations made the news this week when The Athletic’s Jason Lloyd revealed a Cleveland Cavaliers player called Ainge a “f—ing thief” for pulling off the blockbuster Kyrie Irving trade last summer. Ainge was asked how he felt about those harsh words Thursday during his weekly radio interview on 98.5 The Sports Hub’s “Toucher & Rich” and responded with a healthy dose of diplomacy. “First of all, time will tell,” Ainge said, as aired on NBC Sports Boston. “The pick that we gave them (the Bro... NESN.com
Europa League player vote: win tickets
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NFL Rumors: Texans Expected To Pursue Nick Caserio, Monti Ossenfort For GM Job
Add two New England Patriots executives to the growing list of team staffers drawing interest for job openings around the league. The Houston Texans have hired a search firm to replace departed general manager Rick Smith, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reported Tuesday. According to Rapoport, Patriots director of player personnel Nick Caserio and New England director of college scouting Monti Ossenfort both are “expected to receive interest” from Houston in its search. Buffalo Bills vice president of player personnel Brian Gaine and Green Bay Packers director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst also are on the Texans’ short list, per Rapoport. Smit... NESN.com