Jude Bellingham has received a suspension for two LaLiga games for "contemptuous or disrespectful attitudes towards a referee" after he received a red card in the aftermath of Real Madrid's controversial 2-2 draw at Valencia.

Bellingham was shown a red card for arguing with referee Jesús Gil Manzano, who had already blown his whistle moments before Bellingham scored what would have been a game-winning header.

The referee's postmatch report said Bellingham had shown an "aggressive attitude" and allegedly shouted "It's a f---ing goal" repeatedly.

Bellingham will miss Madrid's LaLiga games against Celta Vigo on Sunday and Osasuna on March 16, returning for their match with Athletic Club on March 31.

Paul Pogba has been suspended from soccer for four years for a doping offense.

Pogba tested positive for testosterone after Juventus' game against Udinese on Aug. 20, 2023. He did not play in the match but was on the bench.

In a statement, Pogba confirmed he will appeal against the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and insisted he has never taken banned substances.

"I have today been informed of the Tribunale Nazionale Antidoping's decision and believe that the verdict is incorrect," Pogba said.

"I am sad, shocked and heartbroken that everything I have built in my professional playing career has been taken away from me.

"When I am free of legal restrictions the full story will become clear, but I have never knowingly or deliberately taken any supplements that violate anti-doping regulations.

"As a professional athlete I would never do anything to enhance my performance by using banned substances and have never disrespected or cheated fellow athletes and supporters of any of the teams I have played for, or against.

"As a consequence of the decision announced today I will appeal this before the Court of Arbitration for Sport."

Paul Pogba has tested positive in his B sample and could be banned for between two and four years if found guilty of doping. 

Pogba's contract with Juventus runs through 2026.

Pogba made only 10 appearances last season because of injury and missed substantial chunks of the season before.

Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris Saint-Germain for two weeks after traveling to Saudi Arabia this week without the permission of the club.

The trip followed PSG's home loss by Lorient in which Messi played the full 90 minutes.

Messi asked permission to make the trip to carry out commercial work, but was refused.

Mason Greenwood of Manchester United has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.

United have announced that Greenwood, 20, will not play or train while police and the club work to establish the full circumstances around images and an audio file that circulated on social media on Sunday.

A Greater Manchester Police statement said: "Greater Manchester Police were made aware earlier today (Sunday 30 January) of online social media images and videos posted by a woman reporting incidents of physical violence. An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault. He remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries are ongoing."

A statement issued by United read: "Mason Greenwood will not return to training or play matches until further notice."

Manchester City have suspended Benjamin Mendy after he was charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault against three people.

"Benjamin Mendy, aged 27, has been charged with four counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. The charges relate to three complainants over the age of 16 and are alleged to have taken place between October 2020 and August 2021.

"Mendy has been remanded in police custody and is set to appear at Chester Magistrates' Court on Friday, Aug. 27."

City signed Mendy from Monaco in 2017.

Sunday's match between Manchester United and Liverpool has been postponed due to protests demonstrating against the Glazer family.

The protest starting with around 1,000 people outside of the hotel that United were staying at.

A large group of fans broke into Old Trafford and moved the protest toward the Munich Tunnel.

The league announced that COVID-19 protocols weren't broken since protestors did not reach the dressing rooms.

The match has yet to be rescheduled. 

MLS is investigating the signing of Blaise Matuidi by Inter Miami.

Matuidi joined Inter Miami on a free transfer in August. 

"Major League Soccer has begun a formal review of Inter Miami CF's signing of midfielder Blaise Matuidi, specifically investigating whether the signing of the player complied with Major League Soccer's salary budget and roster guidelines," a league statement read.

"MLS will not make further comment until the completion of its investigation."

The club responded with a statement that read: "Inter Miami CF acknowledges the statement made by Major League Soccer today, and we look forward to fully engaging with the league's review process. We will have no further comment."

The league is investigating whether Matuidi was paid with additional money beyond what was specified in his contract.

"There are some concerns that Matuidi received additional dollars," the source said.

Keiran Trippier has served his 10-week suspension and is set to return this weekend against Real Madrid.

Trippier was banned due to a betting offense.

Atletico Madrid have mainly used Sime Vrsaljko as Trippier's replacement.

Atleti currently top the table by five points, with a game in hand. 

Borussia Monchengladbach fined Marcus Thuram one month of wages for spitting on Hoffenheim's Stefan Posch.

Thuram, who received a red card, will likely also face a match ban from the German Football Association.

"Marcus is devastated and has assured me that he did not purposely spit at Stefan Posch. He told me that during a dispute with Stefan Posch, he had unintentionally spat after cursing several times in French in the heat of the moment.

"He knows that this does not change anything and that the pictures speak for themselves, and that the sending off was the right call. I believe Marcus because I have come to know him as a reflective person with a great demeanour," said sporting director Max Eberl.

Thuram apologized to Posch on Twitter.