Clubs in the English top flight believe the use of VAR has been “damaging the relationship between fans and football”, according to a statement released by Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Introduced in the 2019/20 season, the purpose of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was to help officials make key decisions in matches. However, since its introduction, it has caused …
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Speaking to the press this morning, Eddie Howe was asked about strong links to Tosin Adarabioyo and Lloyd Kelly, also discussing what looks set to be a big summer transfer window on Tyneside. The Athletic’s Chris Waugh quizzed Howe on reports surrounding Adarabioyo and Kelly, asking if the club are ‘close’ to securing any early deals. The boss’ response was …
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May 17 – FIFA unveiled a five ‘pillar’ initiative to combat racism in football at its Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. FIFA said the recommendations will be mandated across all 211 of its member federations. Using former players from its ‘Legends’ programme to come up with it action plan, FIFA said it will also engage them to carry out the introduction …
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In what has been a major turn of events, coach Xavi Hernandez’s continuity in Barcelona is once again under threat. However, unlike earlier this year, Xavi is not leaving of his own volition but appears to have sparked anger from the Barça board of directors for his recent statements in which he highlighted the club’s financial limitations. This contradicted the …
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The final matchday of the Bundesliga season brings an exciting clash between Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich. With the stakes high for both teams, this match promises thrilling football and significant implications for European qualifications. Current Form Hoffenheim Hoffenheim, currently sitting seventh in the Bundesliga table, enters the game following a dominant 6-0 victory against SV Darmstadt 98. This victory bolstered …
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Today could be the last day that Max Allegri works at Juventus, as the Bianconeri now consider his chapter at the club over. After qualifying the team for the next Champions League and winning the Coppa Italia, the Old Lady is now set to act on the future of their manager. Allegri has known for some time that this will …
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Barcelona have reportedly decided to sack head coach Xavi at the end of the 2023-24 season. This sensational news comes mere weeks after the club announced Xavi would continue to serve as the first-team coach. Barcelona President Joan Laporta Furious With Xavi Over Pre-Match Comments According to some of the leading outlets in Spain, Barcelona have decided to sack Xavi …
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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp admits the club could have won more silverware during his time in charge. The German manager is preparing to say goodbye on Merseyside this weekend, ending nine years in the dugout. Read our other sports news stories: Norwich sack Wagner after humiliating play-off defeatHummels left out of Germany squadLeeds 4-0 Norwich City: Farke’s men sweep Canaries aside …
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May 17 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino opened the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, with a call for unity. It was a rhetorical moment, as the Congress proved as it rattled through agenda point after agenda point with very little debate and a button pushing membership pressing yes to everything on the electronic voting system that was put before …
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With more and more affirmation coming out about Xavi Hernandez leaving Barcelona at the end of the season, the hunt for a new manager is already underway. And it appears that a familiar name, already at the club, could be best positioned to replace Xavi at the helm of affairs next season. Rafa Marquez to replace Xavi? Indeed, as per …
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