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AS Boris Johnson struggles to convince us that partying during lockdown didn’t actually break any rules, maybe he should call in Peter Walton to clear things up.Because if anyone can defend the indefensible, it’s BT Sport’s refereeing expert.
No clear reason has been given for Karim Benzema’s disallowed goal against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters
Former ref Peter Walton couldn’t explain clearly why it was the right decisionCredit: Free for editorial use
I am still scratching my head to understand how Karim Benzema’s Champions League final ‘goal’ was ruled out for offside.
And once Walton had been called in to clarify matters for TV viewers, everything was as clear as mud.
“It’s actually an easy one,” insisted the former Premier League official before giving the most complicated explanation imaginable.
And after listening to him wittering away about Fabinho’s tackle being an accidental backwards deflection rather than a deliberate attempt to play the ball, I understood only one thing.
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I don’t know the rules of football any more.
After the best part of 40 years watching and reporting on the sport, that is quite some confession.
But I’m certain I’m not the only one who is struggling to comprehend laws which are making a simple game as incomprehensible as cricket and Rugby Union.
Confirmation of those suspicions arrived the day after the Champions League final, when Huddersfield were denied two penalties during their Championship play-off defeat by Nottingham Forest.
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Their first claim was open to debate because Harry Toffolo went down very easily when he brushed the outstretched leg of Jack Colback.
But there was absolutely no doubt that Lewis O’Brien was fouled by Max Lowe as Huddersfield pressed for a late Wembley equaliser.
Yet VAR Paul Tierney refused to get involved and I can only assume he didn’t want to embarrass Jon Moss in his final match before retirement.
So now Moss has seen his record shop trashed and suffered online death threats while Huddersfield are left to complain about missing out on the £200million jackpot that comes with promotion to the Premier League.
Burnley know exactly how they feel after the ridiculous penalty awarded against Ashley Barnes which condemned them to defeat by Spurs and took the wind out of their sales as they battled to beat the drop.
RULES DON’T APPLY?
It was another decision that was justified on a technicality by the rulebook aficionados but one that left the rest of us gobsmacked.
So now there is talk of the Premier League clubs contemplating a move to oust referees’ chief Mike Riley from his position as general manager of the PGMOL.
But Riley, as useless as he is, doesn’t make the changes to the rules which leave so many decisions open to interpretation.
That’s down to the International Football Board, who meet again in two weeks’ time to decide how they’re next going to bugger things up.
And the fact that they’re convening in Doha suggests it will be something that none of realises is an actual thing until it wins the World Cup for Qatar.
Gareth Bale’s been clocking up some air miles this weekCredit: Getty
PLANE SAILING FOR GARETH
HAD to laugh when I read about Gareth Bale’s gruelling week of flying first class between Madrid, Paris, Wroclaw and Cardiff.
Because let’s be honest, he can’t exactly be knackered by the 20 minutes of football he has played for club and country in the last two months.
Maybe it’s the strain of lugging his £650,000-a-week salary around which has proved such a strain.
It still hasn’t prevented him from being awarded an MBE in this week’s Jubilee Honours list, though.
Presumably for his services to the banking sector.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s words came back to haunt him against Real MadridCredit: AFP
EYE DON’T SPY
IN an interview to preview the Champions League final, Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold declared: “I can see things others can’t see.”
What a pity he couldn’t see Vinicius Junior sneaking in behind him to score Real Madrid’s winning goal.
But he wasn’t the only one at the Parc des Princes suffering from blurred vision.
The French interior minister who blamed the shambolic handling of the match on ticketless Liverpool supporters was even more blind to reality.
The organisation was so bad that even Boris Johnson is now calling for an investigation. And we all know how seriously he takes official inquiries.
But I’m guessing that the King of Spain and Rafa Nadal weren’t kettled and tear gassed by le Parisian riot police as they made their way to their posh seats. Odd that.
The Monaco Grand Prix fell flat thanks to a mix of rain and a safety carCredit: Getty
WATER WAY TO GO
THE only thing that could possibly make the Monaco Grand Prix interesting is a spot of Riviera rain to test the skill of the drivers.
But when the heavens opened up in Monte Carlo on Sunday, race officials delayed the start until the track had dried out and still went off behind a safety car.
The inevitable outcome was less of a race and more of a procession, free from overtaking and decided by the quickest pit crews.
It is hard to think of any other sport which shoots itself in the foot more regularly than Formula One.
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WITH no major tournament to distract us, it’s going to be a very long summer of transfer speculation.
The good news is that every foreign player who says they won’t sign a new contract with their club will be a transfer boost for Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.
And every player who joins someone will be a transfer blow.
TECH NOT NEEDED
YOU almost have to admire the obstinacy of the French Open refusing to use Hawkeye to settle disputed line calls.
Why use modern technology when you can rely on the umpire jumping down from his chair to examine scuff marks in the clay?
Especially when TV then uses that technology to show viewers where the ball actually landed.
AIR WE GO
IT’S good to see head of world athletics Lord Coe signing the sport up to the declaration for clean air campaign.
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REAL MADRID boss Carlo Ancelotti shot down rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo will be returning to the club this summer.Speculation that the 36-year-old could be returning to the Bernabeu has been rife but Ancelotti has insisted the thought hasn’t even crossed his mind.
Ancelotti has shot down rumours that he wants to bring Ronaldo to MadridCredit: Getty – Contributor
Although the ex-Everton boss has a lot of respect for Ronaldo, he claimed that Los Blancos are focused on their future, not on revisiting the past.
The 62-year-old took to Twitter to dispute the claims.
He wrote: “Cristiano is a Real Madrid legend and he has all my love and respect. I have never considered signing him. We look forward.”
But according to AS, Ancelotti is interested in linking back up with the Juventus star, who he won the Champions League with in 2014 at Madrid, and has directly contacted him about his potential return.
And Ronaldo is said to also be eager to re-join the LaLiga giants.
It’s been claimed that the Portuguese attacker has become disgruntled with life in Italy.

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In his three-years at the club, Ronaldo’s failed to reach a single Champions League semi-final, and that’s not good enough for the four time Ballon d’Or winner who demands the best at all times.
But any Bernabeu switch is dependent on whether Kylian Mbappe stays with Paris Saint-Germain.
The French superstar is the future that Ancelotti is on about as the 22-year-old tops Madrid’s list of potential transfers.
He has just a year remaining on his existing deal and reports suggest he wants to join Real.
And following Lionel Messi’s arrival in Paris, PSG may be willing to off-load the striker in a bid to balance the books.

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CELTIC and Rangers are wanted to join an all-BRITISH League as part of the fall-out from the failed Euro Super League breakaway plot.While the Big Six led the humiliating retreat from the Super League debacle, they are still convinced that reform of the Prem is essential.
Rangers fans could soon be cheering on their side in a new British Premier LeagueCredit: AFP
Celtic are also wanted to join the revamp as part of the fall-out of the failed Euro breakawayCredit: Getty
The potential British Premier League is expected to get the green light from Fifa and Uefa
Top of the list of plans being actively discussed is an offer to the two Glasgow giants to come and play south of Hadrian’s Wall.
And unlike the Super League shambles which was condemned globally, it’s likely an enlarged Premier League including the Old Firm would be BACKED by Fifa, Uefa and the UK Government.
Celtic and Rangers would jump at the chance to take a slice of the Prem cake, while their inclusion would also see a spike in interest from fans across the world, sponsors and broadcasters.
Even the pair’s SPL rivals are thought likely to be willing to wave goodbye to the two dominant forces north of the border, because it would give them a realistic chance of winning the title and the chance to qualify for the revamped Champions League.
One club source said: “Whether or not the Super League was going to happen, we all feel that the Premier League has to be changed and improved.

“It is time we opened it up to Rangers and Celtic. That would make sense for everyone.”
Reform of the Prem has been a huge discussion point since October’s publication of the Project Big Picture plans drafted by Liverpool and Manchester United.
Prem chief executive Richard Masters was forced to agree to a “strategic review” of the competition’s future, conceding “the status quo is not an option”, which was conducted by US-owned Boston Consulting and is due to report back in June.
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But while the Big Six were battered by the ESL backlash, they believe the wind is in their sails over the need for change.
In addition to the Rangers and Celtic plan, one other idea is an end of season top four play-off, similar to that in rugby union and rugby league.
But they are also still pushing, firmly, for a reduction to the 18 team league that was envisaged at the outset of the Prem when it was formed three decades ago.
Another club chief added: “We have never wavered from the belief that 18 clubs is the only sensible way forward.
“It is also what Uefa, Fifa and the European Club Association have long called for.”
That may be a proposal too far for the 14 members of the ‘left behind club’ who ganged up to help win the Super League battle with the Big Six.

But unlike the doomed Super League, there would be global backing for a British League.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino gave his blessing for cross-border leagues when asked about proposals for mergers between Holland and Belgium and Mexico and the MLS.
Infantino said: “If we want teams to play at the highest level around the world we need to have new ideas and we need to see that.
“I am confident the best decisions will be made in that regard but any mergers must be done with respect to the rules.”
And while PM Boris Johnson launched into the Super League debate by insisting he would throw every possible obstacle in the way of the changes, the prospect of including Rangers and Celtic in a cross-border UK league would be a potential factor in the fight against the proposed second Scottish independence referendum.
Ibrox and Parkhead supporters, excited at the prospect of locking horns with England’s big guns, might be tempted to strengthen resistance against the SNP-led breakaway plans.
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NEWCASTLE star Alexander Isak drew comparisons to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry after his double against Sheffield United.Isak, 24, damned the Blades to relegation from the Premier League as he led the Magpies to a 5-1 triumph with a brace at St James’ Park.Arsenal fans have urged the club to sign Newcastle star Alexander IsakCredit: GettyNewcastle star Isak has been compared to Arsenal legend Thierry HenryCredit: EPAArsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on Isak ahead of the summerCredit: PANewcastle star Isak has dominated in the Premier League this seasonBut it was the striker’s equaliser that went viral as his brilliant movement met a stunning through ball by Jacob Murphy from midfield to beat Wes Foderingham from a tight angle down the right.That brought back glimpses of Henry’s deadly finishes that made him the Gunners’ all-time leading scorer with 228 goals in 377 appearances throughout his glittering stint in north London.Arsenal have been strongly linked with the Sweden international, with manager Mikel Arteta prioritising a striker signing ahead of the summer transfer window.And the Newcastle star is among the North Londoners’ top candidates to spearhead the frontline next season.Read More on ArsenalHowever, SunSport have revealed that Arsenal are facing competition with Barcelona also keeping tabs on Isak.Nevertheless, the Swede’s suitors are confident the Toon would be tempted to discuss a deal as they face having to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules.And Arsenal fans are adamant that would make for a sensational signing as they suggest Isak could become the next Henry.One fan tweeted: “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, this guy should be playing for Arsenal.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother commented: “It’s literally Henry.”A third posted: “Isak is honestly the closest player I’ve seen in terms of positions he takes up, movements, style of play, even down to his mannerisms, celebrations & arrogance to Thierry Henry, it’s uncanny.Mikel Arteta picks a fight with Premier League supercomputer after he is told Arsenal’s chances of titleTactics Exposed: Why Kai Havertz is Arsenal’s most important playerBy Dean Scoggins

KAI HAVERTZ endured a difficult start to life at the Emirates after his big-money move from Chelsea.
But has now well and truly found his feet.
The German, 24, has found his scoring boots in recent weeks, including his double against his old club.
But Havertz has been providing much more than goals in recent months.
In fact he has become Mikel Arteta’s most important player as Arsenal go for the title.
That’s after the Spanish boss made a genius tactical switch.
Click here to read all about it.
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“I’m not saying he has Henry’s quality but they’re just so similar it’s weird.”This fan said: “Isak has so much Thierry Henry in his game.”And that one stated: “Isak is lethal. Closest thing I’ve seen in the @premierleague to Henry.”Isak has now registered a staggering 19 Premier League goals in 26 appearances and is only one behind from the English top flight’s leading scorers Erling Haaland as well as Cole Palmer.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More