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Pep Guardiola was involved in a heated exchange of words between Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes following Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Newcastle.
Ruben Dias fumed over the decision not to punish Harvey Barnes' push on Gianluigi Donnarumma in the build-up to Newcastle's winner over Manchester City - asking the officials to "make it make sense".
Despite a near remarkable Irish effort to remain in the contest after being shown five cards and reduced to 12 players at one stage, South Africa posted a 24-13 win for a first success in Dublin since 2012.
You head into an intimidating environment with hopes of success and then it goes so epically, spectacularly badly.
Bournemouth missed out on a chance to climb into a top four spot as the Cherries came from behind to draw 2-2 with West Ham.
Rayan Cherki is "special" believes Pep Guardiola and at just 22 he is already being likened to Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne - but a comparison with Lionel Messi concerns the Manchester City boss.
Christmas at home for Matt Bloomfield is a rarity having spent his entire adult life in football but it does not mean time off. Having also visited clubs in the Premier League and Championship since leaving Luton, even reading is research to him.
Forget cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar, India have a new slinger in town with darting superstar Nitin Kumar making a name for himself at the World Darts Championship.
'Champagne Charlie' Manby made an Alexandra Palace reception to remember on Monday after edging Cameron Menzies 3-2 to secure his place in the second round of the Worlds.
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