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Kylian Mbappe could end up leaving PSG this summer after all
Kylian Mbappe could end up leaving PSG this summer after all
Kylian Mbappe could end up leaving PSG this summer after all
2023-07-07 00:51
Jurgen Klopp questions pressure on VAR officials after error denies Reds goal
Jurgen Klopp questions pressure on VAR officials after error denies Reds goal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp questioned the pressure being put on officials after the Professional Game Match Officials Limited vowed to investigate the decision to rule out a Luis Diaz goal in the Reds’ dramatic 2-1 loss at Tottenham. Diaz looked to have put Liverpool ahead in the 34th minute when he raced on to Mohamed Salah’s through ball and rifled into the bottom corner of the net, but the offside flag was immediately raised. A VAR check by Darren England in Stockley Park occurred, with screens inside the stadium informing supporters, but play was able to quickly resume with the effort remaining offside. Referees’ body PGMOL has since acknowledged a “significant human error” occurred and that VAR “failed to intervene” to prevent the error. Liverpool went on to finish the match with nine men and suffered stoppage-time heartbreak when Joel Matip deflected Pedro Porro’s cross into his own net in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but the post-match discussions focused on the crucial first-half error. “Who does that help now? We had that situation in the Wolves-Man United game. Did Wolves get the points? No,” Klopp reflected when informed of the PGMOL statement. “We will not get points for it so it doesn’t help. Nobody expects 100 per cent right decisions on field but we all thought when VAR comes in that it might make things easier. “I don’t know why the people…are they that much under pressure? Today the decision was made really quick I would say for that goal. It changed the momentum of the game, so that’s how it is.” After a breathless start at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Liverpool were reduced to 10 men in the 26th minute when Curtis Jones was sent off following a VAR review. Jones caught Yves Bissouma with a high, studs-up tackle on his shin that initially earned him a yellow card but referee Simon Hooper upgraded the decision to a red card after he used the pitchside monitor to review the incident. Diaz found the net six minutes later, but after it was ruled out Tottenham went ahead when captain Son Heung-min tapped home from Richarlison’s centre in the 36th minute. Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool on the verge of half-time but Klopp’s problems mounted when Diogo Jota was dismissed midway through the second half following two fouls on Destiny Udogie in quick succession. It meant Liverpool had to play the final 21 minutes in north London with nine men and their stubborn resistance was finally broken when Porro’s dangerous cross was diverted past Alisson by Matip. Klopp added: “I told the boys after the game I am super proud and especially with 10 men they were really good. They did everything that is necessary and on top of that we were courageous. “I don’t think there is anything to say about the offside goal. I knew at half-time. “In the first moment I thought it was clear offside but then it is right to think they have a better view and at half-time we knew with normal pictures. Easy to see, no offside. “But I am pretty sure whoever did make that decision did not make it on purpose. It didn’t take extremely long to come to the conclusion, that is a bit strange, but someone else has to clarify that.” Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou, meanwhile, was happy to accept the rub of the green with the Diaz ruled out effort but highlighted that VAR will never be “errorless” after he watched his team’s unbeaten record stretch to seven matches in the Premier League. He said: “I think I’m on record as saying that I’ve never really been a fan of it since it came in. Not for any other reason than I think that it complicates areas of the game that I thought were pretty clear in the past. “We used to understand that errors were part of the game, including officiating errors. You’d have to cop it and some people would cop it better than others but that was part of the game. “The game is littered with historical refereeing decisions that weren’t right but we all accepted it that it was part of the game because we’re dealing with human beings. “I think that people are under the misconception that VAR is going to be errorless. “So much of our game isn’t factual. It’s down to interpretation and they’re still human beings. They’re going to make mistakes the same way managers make mistakes, the same way players make mistakes. “When you put such a high bar on something it invariably is going to fail, so if people are thinking that VAR is going to be something that at some point that is perfect, that’s never going to happen.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jersey plight on players’ minds as England pursue World Cup glory – Danny Care Ryder Cup day two: Europe on course to regain trophy as emotions run high in Rome Man City failed to execute their ‘process’ in defeat at Wolves – Pep Guardiola
2023-10-01 05:15
Ukrainian player hopes Wimbledon mixed doubles title provides boost at home
Ukrainian player hopes Wimbledon mixed doubles title provides boost at home
Lyudmyla Kichenok hopes her Wimbledon mixed doubles title gives a boost to her fellow Ukrainians
2023-07-14 04:47
Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas
Kyle Larson earns spot in NASCAR's championship race with victory at Las Vegas
Kyle Larson edged Christopher Bell at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway finish line to become the first driver locked into NASCAR’s championship race
2023-10-16 06:47
Ruud upset by Zhang, who becomes the first Chinese man to beat a top-5 player in the ATP ranking
Ruud upset by Zhang, who becomes the first Chinese man to beat a top-5 player in the ATP ranking
Casper Ruud, the 2022 U.S. Open runner-up, was eliminated when Zhang Zhizhen became the first Chinese man to beat a player in the top five of the ATP ranking
2023-08-31 11:28
Bill O’Brien arrival did not end the road for one disliked Patriots coach
Bill O’Brien arrival did not end the road for one disliked Patriots coach
Even though Bill O'Brien was hired as the new Patriots offensive coordinator, Joe Judge is still sticking around in an ambiguous role.What does Joe Judge have on Bill Belichick?It's the only question to ask after official confirmation that Judge is remaining on the Patriots staff t...
2023-07-22 08:28
Man Utd consider promoting loan star to challenge David de Gea
Man Utd consider promoting loan star to challenge David de Gea
Manchester United could promote Matej Kovar to challenge David de Gea, who will shortly sign a new deal with the club, next season.
2023-05-12 02:20
Jason Robertson shines as Dallas Stars rout Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1
Jason Robertson shines as Dallas Stars rout Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1
DALLAS (AP) — Jason Robertson scored twice and Joe Pavelski had a goal and two assists, helping the Dallas Stars beat the struggling Tampa Bay Lightning 8-1 on Saturday.
2023-12-03 07:59
Chandler Jones not at Raiders facility and his status is uncertain for opener at Denver
Chandler Jones not at Raiders facility and his status is uncertain for opener at Denver
Defensive end Chandler Jones was not at the Las Vegas facility on Wednesday
2023-09-07 02:25
RYDER CUP '23: Capsules of the European team in Rome
RYDER CUP '23: Capsules of the European team in Rome
A capsule look at the 12 members of Team Europe for the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone
2023-09-21 23:50
Apex Launches Sports Fund With F1 Driver Lando Norris
Apex Launches Sports Fund With F1 Driver Lando Norris
Apex Capital is starting a new fund with backing from athletes including Formula 1 driver Lando Norris to
2023-09-05 16:25
Medical Twitter provides scary analysis of Aaron Rodgers ankle injury
Medical Twitter provides scary analysis of Aaron Rodgers ankle injury
The Aaron Rodgers ankle injury could be a worst-case scenario for the Jets if Medical Twitter is right about the possibility of a devastating Achilles injury.
2023-09-12 10:27