Trump’s Civil Fraud Trial Penalty Was Made Possible by This New York Law
The $355 million penalty that a New York judge ordered Donald J. Trump to pay in his civil fraud trial might seem steep in a case with no victim calling for redress and no star witness pointing the finger at Mr. Trump. But a little-known 70-year-old state law made the punishment possible. The law, often […]
Paris St-Germain 1-1 Newcastle: Why was controversial late penalty given?
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was unhappy with the decision to award the penalty Ally McCoist branded it a “disgrace”, while Jermaine Jenas said Newcastle were “robbed” as a controversial late penalty decision denied Eddie Howe’s side a memorable victory at Paris St-Germain. Aleksander Isak’s first-half goal in Tuesday’s Champions League tie had looked set to […]
Cristiano Ronaldo: Al-Nassr striker asks referee to overturn penalty he won
Al Nassr lead Group E in the AFC Champions League Cristiano Ronaldo is known for his goalscoring exploits but on Monday night the Al-Nassr forward convinced the referee not to award him a penalty. The 38-year-old went down in the second minute after a challenge in his side’s Asian Champions League clash with Iranian side […]
Aberdeen 1-1 Rangers: Visitors fail to close gap at top despite Tavernier’s late penalty
Bojan Miovski’s 11th goal of the season had Aberdeen one up until second-half stoppage time Rangers failed to capitalise on Scottish Premiership leaders Celtic’s dropped points as they had to rely on James Tavernier’s stoppage-time penalty to rescue a late draw at Aberdeen. In a dress rehearsal of next month’s Viaplay Cup final, the visitors […]
Man City 2-2 Leicester City (pens 3-4): Janina Leitzig comes off bench to save decisive penalty
Leicester’s last victory over Manchester City came in 2011 Jana Leitzig rewarded Leicester manager Willie Kirk’s gamble in bringing her on specifically for a penalty shootout as they beat Manchester City in the League Cup. Leitzig was brought on to replace fellow goalkeeper Lize Kop in the 93rd minute as penalties loomed. And she saved […]
Chelsea 4-4 Manchester City: Cole Palmer hits late penalty to deny former club victory
Cole Palmer scored deep in added time to secure Chelsea a point Cole Palmer’s stoppage-time penalty denied former club Manchester City victory in a thriller against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. In a game of the highest quality in treacherous conditions, fortunes swung both ways. City thought they had the three points when Rodri’s shot from […]
Manchester United 1-0 Copenhagen: Andre Onana penalty save secures Champions League win
Onana saved Jordan Larsson’s penalty with the last kick of the game Andre Onana saved a penalty in added time to give Manchester United a priceless Champions League victory against Copenhagen. On an emotional night that began with a lone piper walking out playing the United anthem ‘We’ll Never Die’ as Old Trafford paid its […]
Greece 0-1 Netherlands: Virgil van Dijk penalty gives Dutch victory
Virgil van Dijk scored his first international goal since September 2022 Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk scored a 93rd-minute penalty to give the Netherlands a crucial victory against Greece in Euro 2024 qualifying. Van Dijk converted from the spot after Denzel Dumfries was fouled in the box to edge his team up to second place […]