4 h. ago Wenger wants to fix VAR offsides but broken handball rule is the real problem | Max Rushden

While Fifa’s chief of global development focuses on offside toes and noses, VAR needs a helping hand somewhere elseFive years ago, Fifa’s chief of global development, Arsène Wenger, outlined his bold plans to change the offside law.“The most difficult [issue] that people have [with VAR] is the offside rule,” he said. “You have had offsides by a fraction of a centimetre, literally by a nose. It is the time to do this quickly. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Arsene Wenger says VAR made major mistake in Inter’s Champions League win over Barcelona

Lautaro Martinez bought the first-half penalty which Polish referee Szymon Marciniak initially waved away, according to Fifa chief Arsene Wenger

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27 h. ago Arsene Wenger says referee made major mistake in Inter’s Champions League win over Barcelona

Lautaro Martinez bought the first-half penalty which Polish referee Szymon Marciniak initially waved away, according to Fifa chief Arsene Wenger

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8 d. ago What is the closest to the end of a season a manager has been sacked? | The Knowledge

Plus: who has the most Premier League appearances without ever playing a match abroad, and moreMail us with your questions and answers“Cardiff sacked Omer Riza with only three league games remaining,” notes James Robinson. “Has a manager ever been sacked so close to the end of the season?”Norwich and West Brom saw Cardiff and raised them – perhaps “lowered them” is the better phrase – by getting rid of Johannes Hoff Thorup and Tony Mowbray, respectively, with two league games remaining (while QPR are also trying to get in on the act). They join a list that includes Egil Olsen (Wimbledon, 1999-2000), Alan Smith (Crystal Palace, 2000-01), Roberto Mancini (Manchester City, 2012-13), Steve Lovell (Gillingham, 2018-19), Nigel Pearson (Watford, 2019-20; because of Covid he was sacked on 19 July), Max Allegri (Juventus, 2023-24), Miguel de la Fuente (Real Ávila, 2024-25; replaced by Víctor Valdés). Continue reading...

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2 w. ago DR MAX PEMBERTON: This is the REAL reason why there's been an explosion in cases of autism

When someone is feeling low and isolated it can be incredibly difficult to connect with others - but I can't stress how beneficial it is to at least try.

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3 w. ago Controversial Aberdeen vs Rangers moment sparks 'common sense' Ref Watch debate as Dermot Gallagher reads the rule book

Nisbet thought he had won the game for the hosts only for VAR to swiftly rule his goal out for handball

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