Today the Lega Calcio confirmed the 2 game ban for Fiorentina striker Alberto Gilardino's goal scored with his arm. The Tuscan club had appealed hoping to have the World Cup winning striker back for Wednesday's big clash with Inter. However the appeal was rejected and Gilardino will miss out on the big game vs Inter Wednesday and the Tuscan derby with Siena Sunday.

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With the very real danger of adding to the debate, I have to say that I'm sick and tired about hearing about Rob Styles gifting United a penalty on Saturday against Bolton. Referees' make mistakes, get over it.

I don't know if it's just me, but the BBC in particular seems to be snided out with ABUs these days and there's definitely too many Liverpool fans in the Biased Broadcasting Corporation. Click to continue reading...

Frivolous goal rankings based on a careful review of the Arsenal.com's 10-minute highlights from tonight's League Cup match:

1. The 3rd Goal, from Carlos Vela. The first of his hat trick. Bendtner, who already had a double at that point, won it in midfield and chipped a sweet pass to Vela down the right who had a great touch to play the ball into the box, and a stunning shot with his left boot. Click to continue reading...

Zlatan Ibrahimovic either a) scored an excellent goal for Internazionale after a one two with Amantino Mancini or b) scored a questionable goal for Internazionale after getting away with handball. I've watched this video more times than I'm prepared to admit in an effort to make a decision, and still can't call it. Click to continue reading...

It didn't count, and it got him sent off for a second bookable offence. But Paul Schol's handball in the dying moments of Man Utd's 2-1 defeat to Zenit St Petersburg was still a might impressive effort. First of all it's bravely blatant. None of that sneaky stuff favoured by Diego Maradone, just a full on [. Click to continue reading...

Supporters of the United States national team (myself included) have complained openly and often about the officiating we've received at the last two world cups including an apparent handball on Torston Frings on the goal line in the 2002 Quarterfinals which was missed by EPL official Hugh Dallas and the almost criminal call by Dr. Click to continue reading...

Last night was the first night for conference play. Arguably the headliner game was #4(3A) ranked Fred T. Foard versus #12(2A) ranked Hibriten. Hibriten won convincingly 3-1. Dago Lainez scored twice for the Panthers with Jules Picton adding a goal. The lone goal for Foard was scored by Kyle Luderbach from the spot. Click to continue reading...

I don't know about you all but I love the Olympics. I'm all about every event that I can get my hands on from handball to rowing. Are you all into these games as much as I am? If so what sport (beside soccer of course) are you in to? Click to continue reading...

Here are a few highlights from the Monterrey exhibition on Sunday.
The first video showcases the great pass made by Santiago Fusilier to put Martin Nuñ through on Los Rayados' goal. There was a bit of controversy around this play as it looked like a handball outside the box and possibly even a sending off for Denying an Obvious Goal Scoring Opportunity (DOGSO). Click to continue reading...

Kapfenberger Sportclub was founded on September 14, 1919 in the Styrian city of Kapfenberg. In 1947 it was relaunched as Kapfenberger Sportvereinigung (Sports Association of Kapfenberg). The club is normally known as SV Kapfenberg. It is a multi-sports club that also encompasses ice hockey and handball among others. Click to continue reading...

Here is a video of the key highlights of the SuperLiga Group B match. The controversial handball is at minute 3:35.

BONUS: Cool 70's porn music for the introduction
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It's amazing how people who've grown up watching and playing this sport can be so bloody ignorant - you kick a ball, at point-blank range, into the guys arm (which is plastered against the side of his body), it's not a freakin' hand-ball! Nor is it a handball when you kick it against someone's arm, when his back is turned and couldn't see it coming! Click to continue reading...

For those of you who missed last Friday's 2-1 win over Atlas, check out the game-winning goal below shot by Wizards intern Alex Haueter. The clip starts immediately after Atlas was called for a handball near the half line. Sub forward Michael Kraus put the ball down while Atlas players looked around trying to figure out what had been called. Click to continue reading...

The Wizards got a dramatic winner against their sister club Atlas last night out at Community America Ballpark. Michael Kraus put in a rebound from an almost impossible angle after Atlas' keeper, Pedro Hernandez, blocked a shot by Nelson Pizarro in the 91st minute to give the Wizards the win.

The Wizards started almost the same team from the Open Cup game against Seattle, the only change was Pizarro replacing Kraus. Click to continue reading...

It's time to check in on disciplinary problems in MLS again. Here's the latest chart showing the most "popular" cautions and reasons for ejections: CAUTIONS Offense # Pct. Reckless Foul 119 33.8% Tackle From Behind 61 17.3% Pushing/Holding 48 13.6% Dissent 38 10.8% Professional Foul 34 9. Click to continue reading...

Reader Doumé has come up with the ultimate solution to all of France's problems in this tournament. "Just one thing: for corner kicks, get somebody else than Malou to cover the likely target. Instead, let's put big Pat Vieira on him, and if he's not available, oh, heck......Chabal !!!" I'm not so Click to continue reading...

We're all familiar with that "Who ME?" look most players give when they're called for a foul. Eyes wide. Hands raised. Mouth open in shock that the ref could mistake their sweet and innocent behavior for a foul. And this is particularly true when the suspected foul takes place anywhere even remotely close to the box.

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1. Netherlands is the real deal.
I believe that when you demolish both of the World Cup finalists, each by a three-goal margin, people can officially stop referring to you as either "dark horses" or "underdogs."

2. The refs giveth, and the refs taketh away.

You never like to see the outcome of games determined by questionable refereeing decisions, and this tournament seems to have had more than its fair share.

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MARKHAM - PFC played in sweltering humidity reaching 37 degrees this past Sunday, and could not contain Those Guys for 90 minutes, blowing a 1-0 lead in the first half.

At first it seemed as if things were going to ease up this game as Mark R. received a great pass, dribbled into the box to the goaline before feeding Charles E. Click to continue reading...

Czech Republic 1-0 Switzerland
So, not a bad game to kick off the tournament. The Swiss may not be one of the favoured teams, but they gave a good account of themselves overall, despite the loss. The Czechs took a while to get going, and although they had more quality than their opponents, I'd say they were lucky to come away with a win, and they needed a few good saves from Petr Cech to keep them in the game. Click to continue reading...

Pretty fun training session... SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Video of the Day: Azzurri Handball Practice", url: "http://www.mcalcio.com/video-of-the-day-azzurri-handball-practice/" }); Click to continue reading...

Spanish Handball is back & celebrating the EUROPEAN CUP victory by Spanish team CUIDAD REAL after defeating last years Champs, & tough nut to crack, the Russians THW KIEL The... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

So the first leg of the Barcelona vs Manchester United Champion's League semi-final ended up a draw with no goals scored. It wasn't the most exciting match I've seen but it had some moments of good action and controversy. Main one being Milito's handball in the area that earnt Man U a penalty. Unfortunately C. Click to continue reading...

From glory to disaster, thats the Spanish National Handball teams Curriculum for the European Handball Championships. Their overall finishing position is Nº9 & have to play again in... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...