Disagreement at referee’s committee
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Referees’ committee is divided as to who was the best performing center referee on the Mascom top 8 tournament. The award was scooped by Tshepo Gobagoba who remarkably was not the chosen to be the center man. The top 8 final was officiated by Derick Marks whose decisions on the day left the football fraternity debating.
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Mason Greenwood attempted rape charges dropped
Charges of attempted rape and assault have been dropped against Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood who was arrested in January 2022 after the allegations emerged.
The 21-year-old was arrested in January last year amid allegations surrounding images and videos that emerged online.
He was later charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The Crown Prosecution Service said the charges were discontinued after a key witness withdrew their involvement.
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Raphael Varane announces retirement from international football after 10 years of service.
The Manchester United defender will now focus on his club career having made 93 caps for France, appearing at three world cups and on European championship. The Les Bleus won the World cup in 2018 and Raphael Varane started all but one of France’s matches in Qatar as they finished as runners up to Argentina
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Finally, sponsors jerk BFA
With many being of the view that the state of football in Botswana has deteriorated significantly as it is no longer appealing to the business community, this was a good week for the football community. The Botswana Football Association (BFA) leadership under the stewardship of MacLean Letshwiti secured sponsorship for a combined value of P19. 3 million for the FA Cup competition and the First Division league – both South and North.
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