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After Celtic’s ‘pants’ first-half display in Lisbon, I went straight to my bed

Celtic's European woes continued as they suffered a second successive defeat, losing to Benfica

The National (Scotland) · Oct 16

Benfica 4-1 Celtic: Jhon Duran scores twice as hosts prove too hot to handle

Celtic found clinical Benfica just too much to handle in a 4-1 Europa League defeat in Lisbon.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Celtic players ranked, rated and slated as Duran and super sub star but key trio flop

Celtic bared their teeth in the second half vs Benfica, but it wasn't enough after another sobering big-game punch in the mouth.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15

Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Tynecastle men facing drop to Conference League

Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Tynecastle men facing drop to Conference League

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

How Hearts players rated in 6-1 Benfica hammering

How Hearts players rated in 6-1 Benfica hammering

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Why Marc Cucurella Was Not Sent Off in World Cup Final Despite Lionel Messi Plea

Argentina’s superstar did his utmost to try and even out the numbers in the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 20

UEFA Walks Back ‘Prestianni Rule’ After World Cup Controversy

FIFA’s new guidelines have already sent two players packing this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 3

Why are players sent off for covering their mouths?

Players are being sent off for covering their mouths at the 2026 World Cup, but why?

FourFourTwo · Jul 1

What are the rules around players covering their mouths at the World Cup?

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player

The Independent UK · Jul 1

Why England’s Jude Bellingham Wasn’t Sent Off for Covering His Mouth vs. Ghana

The England international avoided Miguel Almirón’s fate thanks to a key distinction.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24