12 h. ago New World Cup ball will help refereeing decisions, claims Adidas

The Adidas Trionda will be the official matchball for the 2026 World Cup and a chip will sit inside it to aid offside and handball decisions

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12 h. ago World Cup 2026 football 'powered by AI' could end VAR nightmares in US say FIFA

FIFA are embracing the future for the 2026 World Cup with the new Adidas Trionda footballer set to be powered by AI and help referees with decisions

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24 h. ago FIFA unveil World Cup ball... and it's powered by AI! Chiefs laud 'most advanced ball ever created' with INSTANT feedback set to help VAR make faster handball and offside calls

The Adidas Trionda - meaning 'three waves' - is out for £119/$160 and is designed to help match officials as much as players, with interior technology informing offside decisions.

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3 d. ago Victor Osimhen fires Galatasaray to victory on hellish night for Liverpool

Reigning Premier League champions and league leaders may be held to higher standards but concerns grow for Liverpool. Arne Slot’s side suffered back-to-back defeats after falling to Galatasaray in Istanbul. Their performance may trouble Liverpool’s head coach greater than the result.Liverpool were short on ideas and again suspect defensively as they were beaten by Victor Osimhen’s first-half penalty. Defeat could have been heavier had the Galatasaray striker not squandered two clear openings early in the second half and it needed the 62nd minute introduction of Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak to inject direction into the Liverpool attack. The visitors were almost reprieved by the award of an 89th minute penalty for a suspected foul on Ibrahima Konaté but even that did not go their way. Referee Clément Turpin overturned his decision after being sent to the pitch-side monitor by the video assistant referee. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Man United handed fresh referee verdict as Premier League told two mistakes made

Manchester United were forced to rue a refereeing decision as Brentford defender Nathan Collins avoided a red card for denying a goalscoring opportunity

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4 d. ago Premier League confirm two controversial referee decisions after Newcastle vs Arsenal drama

Arsenal were involved in a number of controversial decisions during their 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Monday night with Jarred Gillett and Darren England in the spotlight

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7 d. ago Ryder Cup officials issue rules update midway through opening round

The 2023 Ryder Cup is the first to not implement a one-ball rule, with officials forced to make a clarification during the opening round of the competition today

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7 d. ago Rowdy Ryder Cup American fans hit Rory McIlroy with shameful abuse before a ball had even been struck

The Northern Irishman’s face appeared on the giant screens at Bethpage Black and the moment seemed to incense the US gallery

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7 d. ago Ryder Cup ball rule and the huge impact it could have on Rory McIlroy and Team Europe

The one-ball rule will not be in effect at this year's Ryder Cup, after a significant change in 2006, and this will impact how Team Europe and Rory McIlroy play their foursomes against Team USA

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8 d. ago The awkward moment Brooklyn Beckham loses his golf ball in front of mystified fans and gets repeatedly stuck in a bunker after teeing off at Ryder Cup celebrity tournament

The widening rift that has seen Brooklyn Beckham increasingly isolated from his immediate family appeared to be the least of his worries on Wednesday afternoon.

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9 d. ago What time is Carabao Cup fourth round draw? TV channel and ball numbers

The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place on Wednesday night, with the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea all in the hat for the next stage

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9 d. ago Referee at centre of controversial Arsenal decision given FOURTH Gunners game this season

Arsenal's Premier League game against Newcastle on Sunday will be overseen by referee Jarred Gillett, who has been involved in an unusually high number of Gunners fixtures this season

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9 d. ago When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, fourth round ball numbers and TV channel today

Arsenal and Tottenham hope to join Chelsea and Liverpool in the hat for the next round

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1 week ago When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw? TV channel and ball numbers

Swansea City booked their spot in the fourth round last week with a dramatic win over Nottingham Forest, now it's Cardiff City's turn as they take on Burnley

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1 week ago Man Utd and Chelsea learn new referee verdict after red card and penalty decision

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was sent off in the first half of the Blues' 2-1 defeat to Manchester United, with ex-Premier League official Dermot Gallagher saying the referee made the right call

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1 week ago Thomas Frank's furious outburst explained as Tottenham boss losses cool at referee

Tottenham battled back from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Brighton but Thomas Frank was left fuming on the touchline as he raged at a controversial referee decision

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1 week ago 'Never in my whole life': Jack Grealish stunned by refereeing decision in Merseyside derby

Everton loanee and manager David Moyes both criticise officiating in narrow defeat at Anfield

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2 w. ago When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, fourth round ball numbers and TV channel

All you need to know as English football’s secondary club competition continues

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2 w. ago When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel for fourth round

All you need to know as English football’s secondary club competition continues

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3 w. ago WRU deny shortage of referees and stand by decision to prioritise youth amid criticism

The WRU has come in for some criticism from fans on social media

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