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Macclesfield stunned Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup third round, the competition’s biggest upset by league position, prompting a pitch invasion led by chairman Rob Smethurst. The win sparked emotional celebrations and a tribute to late player Ethan McLeod, with the club supporting his family in the dressing room after the match.
Wrexham has issued a warning to their fans, urging them not to storm the pitch at STok Cae Ras if the team secures promotion to League One, stating that it is a criminal offence and could lead to police action. The team may secure a League One berth by beating Forest Green Rovers, provided a couple of other results also go their way.
Ronaldinho's charity match in Florida ended in chaos as a weather-induced early end to the game sparked a mass pitch invasion from fans in the crowd. The security team decided to postpone the match because of "adverse weather conditions" as the players and officials were hurriedly ushered from the pitch. Roughly 15 minutes later, the game was abandoned entirely.
Barcelona's LaLiga title celebrations were cut short by Espanyol fans who invaded the pitch and chased the players towards the tunnel. Security guards intervened to keep the players and officials safe, and riot police had to stand in front of the tunnel's entrance with shields. The fans threw chairs and other objects before dispersing without any other incidents. Espanyol apologized for the incident, and Barcelona clinched their first league title since 2019 with the win.