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      Wolves v Liverpool suspended for floodlight failure as FA Cup match plunged into darkness on BBC1

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      THE floodlights went off in the very first minute of Wolves’ FA Cup replay with Liverpool.The pitch was plunged into darkness as Wolves attacked, leaving fans watching on BBC confused about events.
      Molineux was plunged into darkness as the floodlights went off
      The lights came back on a few seconds later
      yWolves and Liverpool players were left confused by the outage
      The lights came back on a few seconds later, with players and pundits at Molineux left bemused.
      It came just after fans were left stunned as an odd noise, likened to a porn film, played out in the BBC studio.
      Gary Lineker was left gobsmacked and fans could not believe what was happening at Molineux.
      One said: “Lights out and sex sounds, this night certainly started way more exciting than most Liverpool games in the recent past.”
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      Another said: “Porn noises, now the lights have gone out… Absolute shambles.”
      One added: “Porn going off in studio and flood lights going what’s happening.”
      Another said: “What a bizarre last half hour this has been.
      “Constant porn noises in the BBC studio, the lights going out at the start of the game, and now Liverpool opening the scoring.”
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      Play soon resumed and Liverpool’s Harvey Elliot gave Jurgen Klopp’s side the lead on 13 minutes.
      The midfielder broke through Wolves’ defence and then lobbed keeper Jose Sa with a looping left-footed strike.
      It is the 19-year-old’s third goal of the season after 29 appearances in all competitions.
      Harvey Elliott celebrates scoring for LiverpoolCredit: Reuters More

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      BBC One’s live FA Cup coverage hit by ‘porn noises’ as YouTube pranksters hide mobile on the set of Wolves v Liverpool

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      FOOTBALL fans were left stunned as a bizarre ‘porn noise’ interrupted BBC’s build-up to Wolves vs Liverpool.Pundits Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer struggled to hide their embarrassment as they were forced to compete with an odd noise that viewers likened to a porn film.
      Gary Lineker was left in shock at the noises being played in the backgroundCredit: BBC
      The BBC present revealed exactly where the noise was coming fromCredit: @GaryLineker
      Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer are left stunned by the noises
      It was later revealed that a notorious prankster had hidden a mobile phone on the TV set at Molineux.
      Daniel Jarvis, who is a serial pitch invader, then activated the sexy sounds ring tone simply by ringing the mobile as he watched the live pictures on BBC1.
      The honking noises started just moments before the FA Cup third round replay was about to get underway.
      It was first played as Lineker went live to co-commentator Shearer who was waiting to speak to him in the stadium.
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      Lineker started laughing and said: “I don’t know who’s making that noise.
      “I don’t know if somebody is sending a joke on someone’s phone, I don’t know if you heard it at home.”
      Being the professional that he is, Lineker continued to present the show impeccably despite the sound simply not going away.
      It kept stopping and then restarting almost immediately.
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      The BBC are looking into how the incident happened.
      A BBC spokesperson said: “We apologise to any viewers offended during the live coverage of the football this evening.
      “We are investigating how this happened.”
      Once the game had started, Shearer joked that it was coming from Danny Murphy’s phone with the ex-Liverpool man also in the studio.
      But Lineker took to Twitter to reveal exactly what had happened.
      He uploaded a photo of a phone taped to the back of the set.
      The caption said: “Well, we found this taped to the back of the set. As sabotage goes it was quite amusing. 😂😂😂.”
      Fans have been reacting on social media to Lineker’s Tweet.
      One joked: “Was genuinely worried Danny Murphy was having the time of his life out of shot.”
      A second said: “Absolutely incredible work from you in that situation. I can’t even imagine what must be going through your head 😂.”
      A third chimed in with: “Deserves to be in a museum that thing 🤣.”
      Serial pitch invader Daniel Jarvis claimed responsibility for the incident.
      The prankster used a hidden phone to emit the noiseCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      This Youtube comedian managed to cause chaos in the BBC studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      The YouTuber, whose account name is Jarvo69, hosted a live stream as he hijacked the BBC’s coverage.
      He proudly announced at the beginning of the video: “Here we are, we have set up a phone with a loud sex noise in the BBC studios at the Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup replay.”
      Jarvo69 watches the coverage with his phone held carefully in hand, waiting for the moment to pull off his practical joke.
      Jarvis celebrates after successfully getting one over the BeebCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      Reading manager Paul Ince was providing punditry just as sex noises were being pumped into the studioCredit: Jarvo69 aka BMWJarvo
      He has also now posted a short video to Twitter showing himself in the Beeb studio before coverage began.
      He wrote: “Yes, it was me that pranked the BBC Match of the Day with the sex phone. The video coming soon!!!! Best prankster ever!!!”
      Jarvis has a long history of big stunts during sports events, and once even invaded the stage on the X Factor in 2016.
      Jarvis has 174,000 Youtube subscribes and has form when it comes to high-profile football pranks.
      He has previously uploaded a video to Twitter showing him sneaking onto the pitch after the Champions League Final last year.
      The Wolves v Liverpool FA Cup tie was also hit by a second bizarre incident, when the floodlights turned off and forced the game to be stopped in the first minute.
      Fortunately, the pause was brief and the tie resumed relatively swiftly.
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      And Harvey Elliott’s early strike was enough for the Reds to get back to winning ways and set up a fourth round reunion with Brighton next weekend.
      The game will be exactly two weeks after Liverpool were beaten 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. More

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      BBC broadcaster Jennie Gow suffers debilitating stroke aged 45 as husband helps her post health update

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      BBC and Formula One broadcaster Jennie Gow has revealed she has suffered a “serious stroke”.The 45-year-old has become a huge favourite after playing prominent roles in both Netflix’s F1 series Drive to Survive and her commentaries on Extreme E.
      F1 broadcaster Jennie Gow has revealed she has suffered a strokeCredit: Getty
      Her husband, Jamie Coley, has helped her provide a health update on TwitterCredit: Twitter
      Now her career could be in doubt after the star said the medical emergency has affected her communication skills.
      Gow, revealing the news on Twitter, wrote: “Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago.
      “My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected.
      “I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work but it might take some time. Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight X.”
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      Fellow F1 broadcaster Laura Winter responded by saying she was “so desperately sorry” to read this but told her colleague “you WILL get through this but take all the time you need. We’ll all be here. So much love.”
      F1 team McLaren’s Twitter account wished Gow “a speedy recovery” and said they “looked forward to seeing her back in the paddock” soon.
      Those sentiments were echoed by the social channels of Aston Martin, Silverstone and Extreme E.
      Many stroke victims suffer from Aphasia and it affects their ability to speak and sometimes their ability to understand what others are saying.
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      However, it is possible to recover through the help of speech and language therapy.
      Gow, who celebrated a decade of working in F1 last year, has become one of the most popular voices over recent years.
      Prior to her exploits covering F1, she led BBC’s MotoGP coverage and filled in for Natalie Pinkham on Radio 5 Live.
      Jennie Gow celebrated a decade of covering F1 last seasonCredit: Instagram More

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      Alan Shearer trolls Gary Lineker over his ‘Gianni Infantino trainers’ as BBC Sport host returns from World Cup

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      ALAN SHEARER has trolled fellow England great and BBC Sport host, Gary Lineker over his Gianni Infantino-inspired trainers.The pair were a part of the BBC’s month-long coverage of the Qatar World Cup.
      Lineker was pleased to see his dogCredit: Twitter@alanshearer
      However, Shearer asked whether his pal had borrowed Infantino’s shoesCredit: Twitter@alanshearer
      The Fifa chief for Adidas trainers for the third-place playoff and the finalCredit: Rex
      Infantino wore Adidas Stan Smith’sCredit: Getty
      The trainers had the word FIFA emblazoned on the sideCredit: Reuters
      And after Sunday’s final, which saw Argentina beat 2018 winners France 4-2 on penalties, the England legends returned home.
      Lineker, 62, was pleased to see his dog.
      However, ex-Newcastle and Blackburn ace Shearer was more focused on Lineker’s trainers.
      Lineker wore a white pair of trainers, alongside a smart pair of trousers and a jacket.
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      It was a similar look to Fifa president, Infantino, who donned Adidas Stan Smith shoes for Croatia and Morocco’s third place World Cup fixture and the final.
      Shearer quipped: “Did you borrow those trainers from Infantino!!”
      Lineker responded with laughing emojis.
      Fans shared Shearer’s assessment of Lineker’s outfit, with some claiming the BBC presenter borrowed Infantino’s WHOLE outfit.
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      Mocking Infantino’s bizarre pre-tournament “I feel” speech, a fan said on Lineker: “Today, he feels like Infantino.”
      Another joked: “Infantino borrowed them from him.” More

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      Lionel Messi named as BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year after guiding Argentina to World Cup triumph

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      LIONEL MESSI has been named BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the Year.The Argentina captain scored twice on Sunday as he finally got his hands on the World Cup trophy.
      Lionel Messi has been named as BBC Sports Personality’s World Sport Star of the YearCredit: Getty
      The Argentina captain lifted the World Cup for the first time on SundayCredit: Getty
      The 35-year-old superstar helped guide his national team past France on penalties.
      And the BBC announced they have dedicated the win by naming the diminutive genius as the world star of the year.
      The prize is awarded by a panel to the athlete who has “achieved the most notable sporting success” on the globe during that calendar year.
      The 2021 winner was Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore.
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      It is yet another trophy for Messi, who spoke about winning the World Cup after lifting it in Qatar.
      He said: “It’s everyone’s dream when they’re little.
      “I’ve been lucky enough to achieve everything and what I was missing, I found here.”
      The thrilling final ended with a penalty shootout victory over France, following a 3-3 draw.
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      And Messi and his team-mates jetted back to Buenos Aires with the golden orb.
      The playmaker posted a picture of himself holding the trophy on the plane to his Instagram on Monday afternoon.
      An over-the-moon Messi reacted to the historic victory on Instagram a few hours after the thrilling match.
      Along with a series of snaps of himself celebrating, he wrote: “CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!.
      “So many times I dreamed it, so much I wanted it that I still don’t fall, I can’t believe it…
      “Thank you so much to my family, to all who support me and also to all who believed in us.
      “We prove once again that Argentinians when we fight together and united we are able to achieve what we aim.
      “The merit is of this group, which is above individuals, is the strength of all fighting for the same dream that was also the one of all Argentinians…
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      “We did it!!! LET’S GO ARGENTINA DAMN!!!!!
      “We’re seeing each other very soon.” More

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      BBC beat ITV in World Cup ratings war as almost 20MILLION UK viewers tune in to watch final

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      BBC thrashed ITV with their World Cup final ratings as 20MILLION Brits tuned in across both channels to watch Argentina beat France.Viewers were treated to one of the all-time great spectacles as Lionel Messi inspired his country to a penalty shootout victory after a remarkable 120-minute match ended 3-3.
      Most UK viewers chose to watch BBC’s coverage of Argentina’s win over FranceCredit: Getty
      ITV only managed to attract an audience of around four million for the finalCredit: Rex
      Both BBC and ITV broadcasted the final simultaneously, but it was very one-sided with regards to the share of the audience.
      BBC managed to attract 14.9m people for their coverage spearheaded by former England striker turned presenter Gary Lineker.
      Meanwhile, ITV, boasting pundits such as Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Ian Wright, could only muster a viewership of 4.3m.
      But the overall total number of people tuning in was significantly up on the 2018 final between France and Croatia.
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      Just 11.4m Brits watched Didier Deschamps’ men lift the trophy in Russia, compared with 19.2m this time around.
      The figures for 2022’s final do not yet account for those who streamed it on services such as iPlayer and ITVX.
      It also does not include those watching in pubs.
      A number of factors can explain this huge rise in ratings – most notably the blockbuster duel between Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
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      It’s safe to say the pair delivered as they registered five goals between them to captivate football fans around the world.
      Then there is also the fact that the tournament was played in winter, so the general public are more likely to be indoors compared with the summertime.
      Speaking after the ratings were announced, Barbara Slater, the director of BBC Sport, said: “One of the greatest World Cup Finals of all time, Argentina and Messi’s victory last night closed off a thrilling four weeks of football.
      “A first ever winter World Cup was a new experience for fans and the BBC has once again demonstrated the value of sport when made freely available to all, breaking new streaming records and providing the highest quality coverage, analysis and entertainment across TV, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Online and BBC Sounds.”
      The most watched BBC match of the 2022 World Cup was Wales vs England – which peaked at an audience of 17.6 million – followed by the final, Holland vs Argentina, France vs Morocco and Spain vs Germany. More

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      ‘Decided to show four men talking’ – Fans fume at BBC World Cup coverage as they avoid showing closing ceremony

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      FANS watching on BBC One were left fuming after they did not show the closing ceremony of the World Cup.Before the final between France and Argentina, fans tuned in expecting to watch the performances from singers and dancers marking the end of the tournament.
      BBC pundits talked through the opening ceremonyCredit: BBC
      Fans on the BBC could not see the action from the Lusail StadiumCredit: Reuters
      Fireworks were let off on the pitchCredit: Getty
      The ceremony was full of colourCredit: AFP
      There were performances from a number of famous pop starsCredit: Alamy
      However, those watching on the BBC were instead left with analysis from pundits Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Rio Ferdinand and Pablo Zabaleta.
      Supporters could view the ceremony on ITV or on a separate feed on the BBC iPlayer.
      Many were left underwhelmed by the BBC’s decision not to broadcast it on their main channel, one said online: “BBC are a joke as usual. How are they not showing the closing ceremony?”
      Another reacted: “ITV decided to show the whole ceremony with brilliant performers, colours, actors, singers, dancers and more. BBC decided to show four men talking.”
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      A third commented: “Respect to ITV for actually showing the closing ceremony. Crazy how BBC won’t even show it on their main channel.”
      One even went as far as breaking their traditional channel choice, they angrily Tweeted: “Well done to ITV for showing the closing ceremony. Shame on you BBC.
      “I always watch the World Cup final on BBC because of no adverts, not this year.”
      Another suggested similar: “I might stick with ITV for watching World Cup final. I cannot believe the BBC didn’t show the closing ceremony.”
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      This is not the first time the BBC have snubbed a ceremony in Qatar.
      They refused to broadcast the opening ceremony too.
      The closing show was a lively display of Qatari culture.
      Pop star Davido performed and actress Nora Fatehi took to the stage to headline the celebrations. More

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      Inside BBC Sport’s Christmas party as Shearer sings into a BREADSTICK while Richards and Murphy clap along

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      ALAN SHEARER had his fellow BBC pundits in hysterics as he sang into a breadstick during their Qatar-based Christmas party.While many of the Beeb’s pundits have come home from the Middle East with the tournament having entered its final days, their top team remain out there.
      Alan Shearer sang into a breadstick microphoneCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      Micah Richards also gave it some gustoCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      Looking to have some fun, a group including Shearer, Gary Lineker and Micah Richards got together for a Christmas party of their own.
      During the simple affair, Shearer didn’t hold back when it came to the karaoke.
      In a video posted by Lineker, the Newcastle legend could be seen using a breadstick as a microphone – giving it some welly as he sang You Can’t Hurry Love by The Supremes.
      The 52-year-old attacked each note like he used to throw himself at crosses, not shying away from growling into his impromptu mic.
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      And his enthusiasm was infectious, with Richards also getting in on the performance and making it a duet.
      Even Danny Murphy could be seen bobbing along in the background, with those off camera laughing at the brilliant exchange.
      Lineker, 62, wrote on Twitter: “The @BBCSport Christmas party is going well.”
      Replaying to the BBC host’s tweet, Shearer joked: “Ffs Micah the breadsticks are for singing not f….. eating man!!”
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      Danny Murphy was loving the performanceCredit: Twitter / @GaryLineker
      The performance went down a treat with fans online, with one tweeting: “This is so good, love it!”
      While another wrote: “Alan with the voice and Micah with the moves. The use of that breadstick is sensational.”
      A third Twitter user joked: “All the right notes just not necessarily in the right order.”
      And a further fan even quipped: “I tell you what. That Phil Collins does a really good imitation of @alanshearer.”
      The boys will be back on screen this Saturday, with the BBC set to broadcast the Third Place Play-Off.
      They will then be back the following day for the big one, as they go up against ITV with both showing the World Cup final.
      It won’t be the first time they’ve gone up against their rival broadcaster this tournament.
      They recently met each other on the football pitch, with Roy Keane dramatically ripping his shirt off after scoring ITV’s winner.
      Gary Lineker shared the fantastic videoCredit: Getty More