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Hummels' Early Red Card Costs Roma Europa League Chance

3/14/2025

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In a dramatic turn of events, Mats Hummels was shown a red card just 11 minutes into the match, leading to Roma's 3-1 defeat against Athletic Club and their exit from the Europa League. Coach Claudio Ranieri backed the referee's call while commending his team's resilience. Hummels expressed remorse, recognizing the significant effect of his error on the game.

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In a dramatic turn of events, Mats Hummels was shown a red card just 11 minutes into the match, leading to Roma's 3-1 defeat against Athletic Club and their exit from the Europa League. Coach Claudio Ranieri backed the referee's call while commending his team's resilience. Hummels expressed remorse, recognizing the significant effect of his error on the game.