Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior will miss Brazil’s Copa America quarterfinal match against Uruguay due to a suspension for accumulating yellow cards. The winger received his second yellow card during Brazil’s draw against Colombia, ruling him out of the crucial tie.
The Euro 2024 quarterfinal match between the Netherlands and Turkiye features several key talking points, including the absence of suspended players Donyell Malen for the Dutch and Merih Demiral for Turkiye. Malen’s suspension is due to accumulated yellow cards, while Demiral faces a two-match ban for making a controversial gesture after his team’s victory against Austria.
Donyell Malen, a key player for the Netherlands, will miss their Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Turkey due to a suspension. He received his second yellow card of the tournament in the last match, automatically resulting in a one-game ban.
France will be without creative midfielder Adrien Rabiot for their Euro 2024 quarterfinal clash against Portugal due to a suspension. Rabiot received his second yellow card in the round of 16 against Belgium, ruling him out of the crucial match against Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portuguese teammates. The game will take place in Hamburg.
Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is suspended for Turkiye’s Euro 2024 round of 16 match against Austria due to two yellow cards received in the group stage. Turkiye will also be without Samet Akaydin due to suspension, while Austria will miss winger Patrick Wimmer.
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa has been suspended by CONMEBOL for violating tournament rules by coming out late for the second half in their opening Copa America matches. This suspension will see him miss Uruguay’s crucial match against the United States.
Venezuela will face Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL for Venezuela’s late arrival to the field in their previous match. Despite the absence, Venezuela, already qualified for the knockout stage, aims for a group win to potentially avoid defending champions Argentina in the next round.
Venezuela will face Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL for the team’s late arrival in their previous match. Despite the absence, Venezuela is in a strong position to win the group and potentially avoid Argentina in the next round.
Defensive lineman Shawn Lemon has appealed his indefinite suspension for betting on CFL games and has returned to practice with the Montreal Alouettes. Lemon was initially suspended on April 24 after an investigation found that he bet on games in 2021 while with the Calgary Stampeders. The league concluded that there was no evidence to suggest his wagers impacted any games. Despite the ongoing suspension, Lemon is now eligible to practice and play after filing an appeal. The Alouettes and the CFL have not yet provided an explanation for Lemon’s reinstatement but have stated that an official announcement will be issued. Lemon, a three-time Grey Cup champion, retired two weeks before the suspension was announced, despite signing a one-year contract extension with Montreal during the off-season. The 35-year-old helped the Alouettes win the Grey Cup last year against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. After signing Lemon, the Alouettes had a successful season, finishing with a 12-4 record, including playoffs. Lemon contributed with 26 tackles, nine sacks, two interceptions, and one forced fumble in 13 regular-season games and reached his 100th career CFL sack milestone during the season.
Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been suspended for one match and fined ₹ 30 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during their last match against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi. This is Pant’s third over-rate offence this season, leading to a suspension and a hefty fine. Delhi Capitals have lost their appeal against the ruling, and Pant will miss their crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.
