EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsEmma Hayes has said that Chelsea were "robbed" in their Champions League semifinal loss on Saturday, describing the penalty awarded to Barcelona as the "worst refereeing decision in women's Champions League history."Barça overturned a 1-0 first leg deficit to beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge, however, referee Iuliana Demetrescu's debatable decision to dismiss Kadeisha Buchanan after two yellow…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsA VAR decision ruling out what looked to be a late winner for Chelsea at Aston Villa on Saturday has damaged the Premier League, the London club's manager Mauricio Pochettino said.His side thought they have completed a remarkable comeback when substitute Axel Disasi netted in second-half stoppage time, but the goal was ruled out after a VAR review…

EmailPrintAnother incident of racism in Spanish soccer marred Atletico Madrid's 3-1 win over Athletic Club on Saturday.Spain forward Nico Williams said he was targeted by shouts of "monkey" while he took a corner kick in the first half at Metropolitano Stadium."I went to take the corner and I heard monkey noises," Williams said. "There weren't many of them. There are…

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continued their imperious form in MLS, as the Argentine superstar scored twice in his team's 4-1 win over the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on Saturday night.Messi netted coolly from close range in the 32nd and 67th minutes as Miami overcame a first-minute Revs goal to cruise to victory in front…