Football Shocks: Macclesfield Stuns FA Cup Holders Amidst Bizarre Incidents

Football pitches have recently witnessed a number of notable events. Macclesfield FC, a sixth-tier club managed by John Rooney, pulled off a stunning upset by knocking out FA Cup holders Crystal Palace with a 2-1 victory. This achievement marks the first time a team from outside the top five professional leagues has done so since the 1908/1909 season.

In another development, a bizarre incident occurred during a friendly match when Lugano player Kevin Burns assaulted his teammate Giorgos Koutsias, shouting, “Shut up, you little scoundrel.” An investigation into the incident has been launched. In transfer news, Younes Ben Taleb completed his move to Eintracht Frankfurt for €8 million and scored on his debut in an exciting 3-3 draw against Dortmund.

The pitches also saw significant injuries, as PSV player Ricardo Pepi scored a goal but then suffered a broken forearm, which will keep him out of action for two months. On a brighter note, Antoine Semenyo shone in his Manchester City debut, scoring and assisting in his team's dominant 10-1 victory over Exeter City in the FA Cup.

Some matches featured controversial moments, with João Palhinha holding Morgan Rogers, while Girona player Las Koroma assaulted Aimar Oroz, leading to a red card. In a penalty shootout, Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Rofs was the hero, saving three penalties. In the Bundesliga, Wolfsburg suffered a heavy 8-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. Regarding titles, Raphinha scored two goals to lead Barcelona to victory in the Spanish Super Cup, while Scott McTominay netted twice to secure a valuable point for his team against Inter Milan in Serie A.