Open Extended Reactions Video Assistant Referee causes controversy every week in the Premier League, but how are decisions made, and are they correct? After each weekend we take a look at the major incidents, to examine and explain the process both in terms of VAR protocol and the Laws of the Game. – How VAR
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Associated Press Jan 21, 2024, 07:59 PM ET Congo DR captain Chancel Mbemba was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse on social media after leading his team to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Mbemba’s Instagram account was targeted by many users who replied to his latest
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 21, 2024, 03:03 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions Mohamed Salah will return to Liverpool for treatment on his hamstring injury, but only after
Sam Marsden, Barcelona correspondentJan 21, 2024, 02:40 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti dismissed Almería’s anger as LaLiga’s bottom club complained they were robbed in Sunday’s thrilling 3-2 victory for the hosts at the Santiago Bernabéu. Almeria, who are without a league win this season, took a surprise 2-0 half-time lead
Sam Marsden Moises Llorens Jan 21, 2024, 04:53 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández said Pau Cubarsí can mark an era at the club alongside Lamine Yamal after handing the 16-year-old defender his first start in Sunday’s 4-2 LaLiga win at Real Betis. Cubarsí made his debut as a substitute in the
Girona striker Artem Dovbyk scored a quick-fire, first-half hat trick to help them to a 5-1 home win over Sevilla on Sunday as the hosts reclaimed top spot in LaLiga. Surprise package Girona sit alone at the summit with 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid, who beat Almeria earlier on Sunday and have one
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterJan 21, 2024, 02:18 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 Open Extended Reactions BOURNEMOUTH — Liverpool‘s comprehensive 4-0 victory at Bournemouth saw Jurgen Klopp’s side send out a
PSV Eindhoven drew 1-1 with FC Utrecht on Sunday to drop points in the Eredivisie for the first time this season and fall one match short of becoming the first Dutch top-flight team to start the season with 18 straight victories. The team’s run of 17 straight victories matched a winning streak set by another
Bayern Munich slumped to a 1-0 home loss to Werder Bremen on Sunday courtesy of a Mitchell Weiser goal to stay seven points adrift of leaders Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga title race. It was Werder’s first victory in Munich since 2008 and Bayern’s second league loss of the campaign. – Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga,
Sheffield United substitute Oliver McBurnie scored a penalty deep in stoppage time to give his side a 2-2 Premier League home draw with sixth-placed West Ham United on Sunday in a game that saw both sides have a man sent off late on. McBurnie’s strike in the 103rd minute is the latest on record in