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La Liga: Granada and Cadiz draw in game marked by fan’s racist insult

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La Liga: Granada and Cadiz draw in game marked by fan’s racist insult

Fans racially abused players as Granada and Cadiz drew 0-0 in a Spanish league match on Monday.

Fans behind a goal at the Granada Stadium can be seen on TV, appearing to imitate the monkey gesture as Cadiz player Carlos Acapo (Carlos Acapo) is substituted in the second half Walk through, the bank returns.

Acapo stopped after realizing what had happened and said a few words to the fan, who repeated the gesture. In front of the man who insulted Acapo, another fan was apparently urging him to stop pissing off players.

“I told him it wasn’t necessary, but he kept doing the same gesture,” Acapo said.

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“People like that don’t deserve to be in the stadium. They don’t represent the supporters of Granada. I don’t understand how someone can insult someone like that.”

The 28-year-old Ecuador-Guinea player said “three or four” fans insulted him, with one calling him a “monkey”.

Spanish media said Granada and the Spanish league were trying to identify the fan through television footage of the incident.

The league is also reportedly trying to identify a Rayo Vallecano fan who tried to spit at Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as he prepared to play in the league on Saturday.

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The draw ended Granada’s five-game losing streak in the league, where they were beaten 13-3. It sits outside the relegation zone in 17th place, four points ahead of Cadiz, who have won five games in a row in all competitions.

Granada knocked down a man in the 33rd minute after defender Domingos Duarte was sent off for a driving foul.

Both teams took to the field wearing T-shirts that read “Stop the War.” Always be with real people. ”

Complete News Source : The Indian Express

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

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Mumbai defeats Vidarbha by 169 runs to win the 42nd Ranji Trophy, capping an eight-year reign.

Mumbai overcame Vidarbha by 169 runs in the Wankhede Stadium final on Thursday to end an eight-year drought for a record-tying 42nd Ranji Trophy victory. Vidarbha put up a valiant fight in the second inning to chase a massive 538 runs, but on Day 5, they were eventually bowled out for 368.

Vidarbha put up a valiant battle on Day 5 of the final, with captain Akshay Wadkar and Harsh Dubey leading the team’s struggle against Ajinkya Rahane’s troops. Vidarbha scored 81 runs in the opening session without losing a wicket thanks to the two’s resolute stance at the crease, which frustrated the home team.

Mumbai defeated Vidarbha by a commanding 169 runs in the Ranji Trophy final, putting on an outstanding display.

Following lunch, Wadkar gave Vidarbha’s innings a boost with a magnificent century, showcasing his batting prowess. But when it was time to step it up, Tanush Kotian got his wicket by lbw-ing Wadkar.

Following the captain’s exit, Vidarbha’s batting lineup came under increasing pressure. Even Dubey, who showed fortitude by hitting a steely 65 off 128 deliveries, gave in to the pressure of the scoreboard.

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Mumbai’s bowlers strengthened their hold on the game as the innings went on. Vidarbha’s bottom order offered little resistance as Mumbai quickly completed the innings in just the next 25 deliveries.

Ajinkya Rahane gave the ball to Dhawal Kulkarni in a crucial moment following the loss of the ninth wicket in his final domestic encounter. With just his third ball of the spell, Kulkarni quickly secured the vital wicket of Umesh Yadav, securing Mumbai’s 42nd championship.

Mumbai won their first Ranji Trophy since 2016. The domestic powerhouses increased their lead over other teams in the standings for the most trophies won in the first-class competition. With Karnataka coming in a distant second, no other team has won the Ranji Trophy more times than this one.

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