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Fan sentenced to six months in prison for insulting Rio Ferdinand

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2 years ago

December 10, 2023

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Fan sentenced to six months in prison for insulting Rio Ferdinand

33 year old Wolverhamton fan Jamie Arnold Sentenced to six months in prison for insulting the former Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinando for racial reasons.

The incident occurred in May 2021 during the match between Wolverhampton and Manchester United (0:1), the first match after the coronavirus pandemic with fans in the stands. Arnold made racist gestures towards Ferdinand, who was working as a BT Sport pundit during the match. The 33-year-old fan was identified by CCTV.

On 8 December, Wolverhampton Crown Court sentenced Arnold to six months in prison for a racially aggravated public order offence. The fan may be released once half of his sentence has expired and will remain under surveillance for twelve months. Arnold is also banned from visiting stadiums for seven years.

Source: Soccer Ru

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Morocco defeated Nigeria and will face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final

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10 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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Morocco defeated Nigeria and will face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final

The teams of Nigeria and Morocco met in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. At the end of the main time and extra time a draw was recorded – 0:0.

The Moroccans did better in the penalty shootout – 4:2. In Morocco he failed to realize his attempt Hamza IgmaneNigeria has Samuel Chukwueze AND Sopuruchukwu Onimaechi.

Morocco will face Senegal in the final on January 18. Egypt and Nigeria will play the third place match on January 17.

Source: Soccer Ru

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Real Madrid lost to Albacete and was eliminated from the Copa del Rey

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10 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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Real Madrid lost to Albacete and was eliminated from the Copa del Rey

Albacete and Real Madrid met in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The match ended with the score 3:2.

The hosts scored goals: Villar del Fraile (42′), Betancore Sanchez (82′, 90+4′). They scored for the guests Mastantuono (45+3′), Garcia Torres (90+1′).

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Chelsea lost to Arsenal in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the English League Cup

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January 14, 2026

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Chelsea lost to Arsenal in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the English League Cup

Chelsea and Arsenal met in the semi-final of the English League Cup. The first match ended with the score 2:3.

The hosts scored goals: Garnacho (57′, 83′). They scored for the guests White (7′), Gyökeres (49′), Subimendi (71′).

The return match will take place on February 3.

Source: Soccer Ru

Jon

I’m a sports enthusiast and journalist who has worked in the news industry for over 8 years. I currently work as an author at Sportish and my work focuses mainly on sports news.