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      ‘What is it with Sky?’ asks Gary Lineker as he reveals he ‘doesn’t really understand’ new broadcast feature

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      GARY LINEKER put Micah Richards on the spot as he questioned a new feature on Sky Sports’ football coverage.The England legend and former Manchester City star are now regular faces on our TV screens for BBC show Match of the Day.Mike Dean is part of a new referee commentary feature on Sky SportsCredit: twitter @SkySportsNewsGary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discussed it on The Rest is FootballCredit: The Rest is FootballRichards, who also works for Sky Sports, and the Premier League’s all-time top scorer Alan Shearer have also recently become part of the new hit podcast The Rest Is Football, which is hosted by MOTD pal Lineker.The three former footy stars have provided plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, with Shearer even revealing how he once caught an unknown couple getting kinky on a piano in his hotel room.However, during the latest episode discussing Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, Richards was awkwardly put on the spot after covering the game with Sky.The broadcaster has introduced a new feature that includes a referee, in this case Mike Dean, joining the commentary to discuss decisions during the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while chatting about Ederson’s challenge on Darwin Nunez that led to Liverpool’s penalty, it triggered something in Lineker to go in two-footed.He said: “What is it with Sky and this co-commentary with a referee thing? It’s kind of drifted in, I think BT did it a little bit…“During the game, I don’t really understand it. It’s almost like saying that you pundits don’t understand the laws of the game.”Richards replied: “Yeah but we don’t know all of the laws of the game do we Gaz?”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Speak for yourself, Micah,” responded Lineker as Richards continued: “Come on. Pundits don’t know the laws…”Lineker hit back with: “Well they should do as it’s very much part of the job now.”11 forgotten stars who define Liverpool vs Man Utd rivalryRichards said: “Yeah, but I mean… How many times have you heard pundits get it so wrong.“They are just giving their opinion and not matter of fact.”Lineker then put Richards on the spot and asked him to name names, which led to an awkward laughter from all three as SHearer attempted to break the ice with: “He’s gone all quiet!”Lineker then continued his argument by stating: “You can see if it’s a foul or not. It’s blindingly obvious things – it’s just something with me…“Obviously, broadcasters are looking to try and change things and do something a little bit different and all that, but I do find that one a tad odd.“Have one if there’s something actually contentious at some point, maybe, but we know a foul, we know the laws of the game.”“Do we though,” interrupted Richards before Lineker replied, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, with: “Yes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read all the laws of the game.”Then it was Richards that refused to back down as he asked Lineker: “OK, how many times on Match of the Day have you had to read something new out when they’ve changed a law.”But Lineker said: “I think that’s a thing where you tell the audience about a change, that you read out the law of the game for them.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I don’t think that we are reading out for ourselves. We shouldn’t be, I don’t think.”Shearer then attempted to put an end to the debate by saying: “I know what you’re saying Micah but we should know them, shouldn’t we. Well, some of us do.” More

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      Jurgen Klopp offered new job outside of management ahead of emotional Liverpool exit at end of season

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      JURGEN KLOPP is being lined up for a shock career change in his first job after leaving Liverpool, reports suggest.Klopp, 56, announced he would be leaving the Reds at the end of the season.Jurgen Klopp is being lined up by TV bosses for their Euro 2024 coverageCredit: GettyThey view the Liverpool boss as a must-watch featureCredit: AFPBut the German could now be in line for a move into punditry.National broadcaster bosses at BBC and ITV are eyeing Klopp for their punditry teams for coverage of Euro 2024.According to the Daily Mail, both are “desperate” to land the former Borussia Dortmund manager for his analysis of the tournament being held in his native Germany.They believe the Anfield boss would be a must-watch feature on their programmes, with BBC chiefs said to have been more aggressive in their approach.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, the Mail’s report adds the pair are set to be disappointed.Rather than immediately stepping into punditry when he leaves Liverpool following his nine-year spell in charge, Klopp will turn down the offers. It is claimed Klopp will attend the Euros, but will be attending as a football fan.He is said to have tickets for each of Germany’s first three group stage matches, starting with the tournament curtain raiser in Munich against Scotland on June 14.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Klopp said he wanted to take some time away from football when leaving Liverpool due to running out of energy.His farewell tour started out in dream fashion by winning the Carabao Cup against Chelsea in February.’I can’t wait until Klopp leaves’, shouts Gary Neville live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final winKlopp has also hinted at the possibility of retirement, but admitted he was unsure on such a move.Although he said he will certainly never manage another club in England.He said: “If you ask me, ‘Will you ever work as a manager again?’ I would say now no.”But I don’t know obviously how that will feel because I never had the situation. “What I know definitely – I will never, ever manage a different club in England than Liverpool, 100 per cent. That’s not possible.”My love for this club, my respect for the people is too big. I couldn’t. I couldn’t for a second think about it. Xabi Alonso is perfect man for the jobBy Dan King
      XABI ALONSO ticks almost every box to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, and if Bayer Leverkusen don’t let their lead at the top of the Bundesliga slip the case for him to do so will be irresistible.
      The former Kop idol knows the club inside out after five seasons at Anfield and has made no secret of his enduring affection.
      Alonso has already forged a reputation as an innovative coach playing an attractive, pressing style, usually in a fluid 3-4-2-1 formation.
      He has taken Leverkusen from second bottom of the Bundesliga to seven-points clear at the top, putting them on course to be crowned German champions for the first time in their 120-year history.
      It’s worth remembering that both Rafa Benitez and Klopp arrived at Anfield with proof they could dethrone clubs who dominated their leagues.
      For Alonso to do the same, in only his second season as a top-flight manager, would mark him out as something special.
      It is that lack of long-term experience that would still make appointing him to replace Klopp a gamble.
      But otherwise, he looks like the perfect candidate as Liverpool are forced to plan a future without the man who made them champions of England, Europe and the world.

      “There’s no chance. This is part of my life, we are part of the family, we feel home here. There’s no chance to do that.”But all the rest, will I ever work again? Of course, I know myself, I cannot just sit around. I will find something else maybe to do.”But I will not manage a club or a country at least for a year, that’s not possible, I cannot do that and I don’t want to. That’s all.”A number of managers have been tipped as potential replacements for Klopp.Among these are Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorin and Brighton manager Roberto de Zerbi.Klopp previously lifted the lid on how he told his wife Ulla about his decision.Klopp’s Liverpool record
      Played: 475
      Won: 291
      Drew: 105
      Lost: 79
      Trophies:
      1x Premier League
      1x Champions League
      1x FA Cup
      2x League Cup
      1x Uefa Super Cup
      1x Club World Cup

      He said: “I tried to describe it already, I had to explain it to Ulla clearly.”I tried to explain it with, I’m like a proper sports car – not the best one but a pretty good one, can still drive 160, 170, 180 mph but I’m the only one who sees the tank meter is going down.”The outside world doesn’t see that, that’s good, so you go until as long as we have to go, but then you need a break. In this case, you need to go to the petrol station.”That’s exactly what I know I have to do, but nobody has to worry until the end of this season, I know that I will be fine until then.”As for her reaction, he added: “I had to explain it, of course I had to. “It was not like, ‘Oh, thank God.’ You must not misunderstand. Not at all.READ MORE SUN STORIES”She asked me why and I explained it like I explain it now to you, with a few more maybe private details, but besides that it was pretty similar.”And obviously Ulla wants me to do well and be fine, and when she realised that I’m really clear about that – and she knows I don’t take these kind of things lightly – she is happy for me, that I’m happy with the decision. Because that’s the truth.”Klopp’s wife Ulla is supportive of his decision to step back from managementCredit: Rex More

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      Major broadcasting change to FA Cup with decision made between BBC and ITV after TNT Sports bought rights

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      THE BBC have retained the rights for live FA Cup matches until 2029, according to reports.But TNT Sports will replace ITV in showing fixtures from the 2025-26 season.A new four-year deal for the FA Cup TV rights has been struckCredit: GettyGary Lineker is the current host of the live BBC FA Cup coverageCredit: GettyTNT paid a whopping £264million last month to secure a four-year deal with The FA to become the main broadcaster of the famous cup competition.That left the BBC and ITV to battle it out for the secondary spot.And according to the Daily Mail, it is the Beeb who have come out on top.The new rights package will see the BBC show two FA Cup matches from each round up to the quarter-finals.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey will then get one of the two semi-finals and the final. In a further boost for fans, any FA Cup ties from the third round that do not kick off during the Saturday afternoon blackout will be televised live.Part of The FA’s recent contract with TNT stated that a certain number of matches per round needed to be available on free-to-air TV. And although they could have live-streamed on YouTube or used their Freeview channel Quest, they were open to striking a partnership with a major public broadcaster. Most read in FA CupBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIt is also reported that the BBC will continue to keep its Match of the Day highlights programme for the FA Cup. TNT will also show the Community Shield and FA Youth Cup final as part of the new deal. Fans can’t believe what Alan Shearer said about Man Utd live on BBC commentary during FA Cup win over Nottingham Forest The tournament – on terrestrial TV only from 2021 to 2025 – will return to a subscription channel following previous spells on BT Sport, Sky Sports, Setanta and ESPN. The BBC have the rights to two of the four FA Cup quarter-finals this month.Chelsea vs Leicester and Manchester City vs Newcastle will both be on the Beeb, with the ITV having Wolves’ clash with Coventry and the standout tie – Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United.The new FA Cup contract for the BBC comes after the broadcaster sealed a deal to show live Super League rugby league action on Saturday evenings. More

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      ‘At least try and look interested!’ bellows Alan Shearer at Micah Richards as he tells him off for ‘falling asleep’

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      ALAN SHEARER let rip at pal Micah Richards for “falling asleep” during their recent appearance together.The Newcastle United legend and former Manchester City star are now regular faces on our TV screens for hit BBC show Match of the Day.Alan Shearer bellowed at his co-host to ‘wake up’Credit: YouTube @The Rest Is FootballHe claimed Micah Richards was ‘falling asleep’ while Gary Lineker discussed golfCredit: YouTube @therestisfootballRichards, who also works for Sky Sports, and the former England captain have also recently become part of the new hit podcast The Rest Is Football.That programme is hosted by Match of the Day pal Gary Lineker.The trio provided plenty of laugh-out-loud moments from their days playing and away from the pitch.Shearer even recently revealed how he caught an unknown couple getting kinky on a piano in his hotel room ahead of Newcastle’s crucial final day of the season showdown with Aston Villa in 2009.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHowever, during the latest episode he ended up going in two-footed on the fun-loving Richards mid-way through the show.Golf-lovers Shearer and Lineker were discussing the world-famous Augusta course, the home of The Masters.Ex-Three Lions striker Lineker was recalling a story of how he had played on the course, but while his fellow forward was hanging on his every word, Richards appeared to have zero interest.While Lineker was midway through his tale, Shearer suddenly bellowed: “Micah, try and look interested. We are talking about golf and he’s falling asleep.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe startled Richards replied laughing: “F***ing hell.”Lineker quickly moved the conversation on but it is not the first time this week that Shearer and Richards have got into it.Gary Neville spots Micah Richards ‘winding him up’ with reaction to his Man Utd analysisRichards was left stunned after finding out why he was not invited to Shearer’s party.Meanwhile, the ex-defender also recently made headlines after telling Roy Keane that he would “eat him for lunch” after Anthony Joshua predicted who would win a boxing match between the Sky Sports duo. More

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      FIA chief being investigated for interfering with F1 race result with Ben Sulayem intervening to overturn Alonso penalty

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      FORMULA ONE has been plunged into another major crisis after the FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was placed under investigation for allegedly fudging a race result.The race in question was the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where Ben Sulayem has been accused of interfering to overturn a penalty given to Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.Mohammed Ben Sulayem is under investigation for allegedly interfering with an F1 race resultCredit: RexThe overturned penalty meant Fernando Alonso (R) was returned to the podiumCredit: ReutersA whistleblower has told the sport’s governing body, the FIA, that Ben Sulayem called Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamas bin Isa Al Khalifa – the FIA’s vice-president for sport for the Middle East and North Africa region – who was officiating in Saudi Arabia for the race.The whistleblower claims Ben Sulayem made it clear that Alonso’s penalty should be revoked.The Aston Martin driver was given a 10-second penalty when his mechanics worked on his car while he was serving a five-second penalty for being out of position on the grid.F1 rules stated at the time that mechanics must not work on any car while it is stationary and serving a penalty and in this instance a jack was placed underneath his car.READ MORE IN F1According to the BBC, compliance officer Paolo Basarri, says the informant reported that Ben Sulayem “pretended the stewards to overturn their decision to issue” the penalty to Alonso.However, the word “pretendere” translated from Italian means to require or expect.The penalty had initially dropped Alonso behind Mercedes’ George Russell, who inherited third place.But in a confusing switch the penalty was reversed and Alonso was promoted to third on the podium where he received the trophy from CEO of Aramco, Amin Hassan Nasser.Most read in MotorsportWHAT HAPPENED IN THE 2023 SAUDI GP?

      Fernando Alonso lined up on the grid in second place but with his car slightly outside of the markings that signify the grid slot for the race.
      It was picked up by race officials during the race and he was given a five second time penalty, which is served when a driver makes their next pitstop.
      With an in-race pitstop, mechanics are not allowed to work on a driver’s car but in this incident, his Aston Martin team had placed a rear jack under his car and lifted it before serving the penalty.
      The incident was noticed by the FIA’s VAR system in Geneva but the investigation was not completed until well AFTER the race had finished.
      Of course by then, Alonso had completed the podium ceremony but the stewards decided that any item touching the car was the same as working on it and issued the penalty.
      Alonso’s team appealed the decision and finally the FIA performed a U-turn on their initial decision and at 01:15 in the morning local time his third place was reinstalled at George Russell’s expense.

      The Saudi state-owned oil and gas company has a long-term global sponsorship deal with Aramco, who are also strategic partners with Alsono’s Aston Martin team.The FIA ethics committee will now start their report and comes after the Red Bull bombshell involving Christian Horner.Christian Horner gives defiant seven-word statment amid sext leak storm after Bahrain Grand Prix winLast week, Horner was cleared of inappropriate behaviour following an internal investigation only to have a smear campaign waged on his private life.And in a bitter fall out, Max Verstappen’s father Jos has called for the Red Bull chief’s head.Meanwhile, the pressure has been ramped up on Ben Sulayem, who is having a disastrous tenure as FIA President since he was elected in 2021.He has overseen a bungled investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff’s relationship on the claim of a conflict of interest.His handling of the Abu Dhabi GP fallout and weak report into Michael Masi stewardship of the race, which resulted in Lewis Hamilton losing his crown to Max Verstappen.He has also fallen out with F1 after stalling on their plans to host sprint races and received a “cease-and-desist” letter from F1’s lawyers after commenting on the value of the sport.And finally, he was heavily criticised for some sexist remarks on a historical website.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnder his leadership the organisation has lost several key figures in recent months.Sun Sport has asked the FIA for comment. More

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      Former Premier League manager Nathan Jones forced to apologise live on BBC moments after Charlton win

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      CHARLTON manager Nathan Jones was forced to apologise after swearing midway through an interview with BBC Sport.The 50-year-old was in high spirits following his side’s 2-1 win over Derby County on Tuesday, so much so that he accidentally dropped the f-bomb during a post-match interview.Nathan Jones accidentally dropped the f-bomb during an interviewCredit: PAWhen asked by BBC Sport London how he would summarise Charlton’s performance, Jones responded: “It was a game of two halves.”First half I think we were nowhere near the level I demand from these players.”We were tentative, we were not aggressive enough and we allowed Derby to do certain things that we didn’t want them to do.”We had a few words at half-time and in the second half I think we were outstanding. Absolutely outstanding.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We over-ran them, we f*****g… Sorry, we were aggressive in what we did and I’m really proud of the second half performance.”Charlton fans have fallen in love with Jones since he arrived earlier this month.One person took to X to write: “This #cafc squad has been transformed under Nathan Jones. The team worked so hard for that result tonight – loving the passion & commitment!”Another added: “Nathan Jones. The passion. The hard work. It’s amazing what graft can get you. That result could be the difference come May.”Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA third wrote: “Nathan Jones’ passion got me falling in love #cafc.”While a fourth commented: “Look at the passion from Nathan Jones 😍.”Fans in disbelief at Nathan Jones interview as former Southampton manager makes bold claim on Sky SportsCharlton came from behind to defeat second-placed Derby in the League One clash.Eiran Cashin fired the Rams ahead in the 39th minute, but Alfie May equalised from the penalty spot in the 65th.Karoy Anderson then scored the winner with ten minutes left to play.Charlton now sit 19th in the league table with 37 points from 35 games.Meanwhile, Derby are on track to earn Championship promotion, seven points behind leaders Portsmouth.Jones was handed his start in management by Luton Town in 2016 and spent three years with the club before joining Stoke.However, he was dismissed after ten months and returned to Kenilworth Road in May 2020.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Welshman was appointed manager of Premier League side Southampton in November 2022 but was sacked after just three months.He spent one year out of work before joining Charlton at the beginning of this month. More

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      Fan’s baffling request picked up by BBC mic on live TV during Blackburn’s FA Cup clash with Newcastle

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      BBC viewers were left baffled while watching the broadcaster’s coverage of Blackburn and Newcastle’s FA Cup game. A pitchside microphone picked up audio of an odd request from a fan.
      A BBC mic picked up a strange request from a fan at Ewood ParkCredit: Getty
      Roughly 13 minutes and 45 seconds into the game a fan could be heard appearing to shout a finger-fuelled request.
      The fan could be heard shouting a name before yelling: “Show us your fingers!”
      One said: “BBC need to sort this sound out! Really struggling to hear commentary, apart from ‘show us your fingers’ 🤔😂.”
      A second said: “A Blackburn fan shouting ‘SHOW US YA FINGERS’ being picked up on the BBC microphones is the true magic of the FA Cup.”
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      While a third added: “Did I just hear correct on BBC that someone in the crowd shouted ‘Giz a look at your fingers’?”
      The game between Blackburn and Newcastle was delayed by 15 minutes as fans struggled to get into the stadium.
      It was then stopped around 15 minutes into the match as the home support threw tennis balls on the pitch from the Ronnie Clayton stand.
      The move appeared to be directed in protest against Blackburn’s owners.
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      The BBC claims chants of “We want Venky’s out” could be heard in some sections of the stadium at the time.
      Players from both teams came together to clear the pitch.
      Roy Keane unimpressed by Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley’s tunnel antics in FA Cup
      It took several minutes for the balls to be either picked up or kicked into off the pitch.
      And the two sides breathed a sigh of relief as the ref deemed it safe to play on.
      Newcastle legend, and Blackburn title winner, Alan Shearer was at Ewood Park as part of BBC’s FA Cup coverage for the fifth-round tie.
      He was joined by Gary Lineker and Micah Richards in the studio for the game.
      This had viewers with a dilemma considering ITV’s own panel of pundits.
      Newcastle went into the quarters after a penalty shootout win.
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      Elsewhere, Man City thrashed Luton 6-2 with Erling Haaland netting five goals.
      Meanwhile, Leicester also progressed past Bournemouth 1-0 after extra time. More

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      Fans in FA Cup broadcasting dilemma after spotting ‘dream team’ presenting ITV coverage at same time as BBC

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      FOOTBALL fans were left with an FA Cup broadcasting dilemma after realising who the presenting teams were on ITV and BBC coverage of the FA Cup.The BBC were showing live cup games of Bournemouth v Leicester and Blackburn v Newcastle while ITV were showing Luton v Manchester City.
      BBC and ITV had fans scratching their heads on who to watch for FA Cup coverageCredit: Getty
      ITV had Laura Woods, Roy Keane and Ian Wright on their FA Cup coverage
      Meanwhile, BBC had Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards in their studio
      The Beeb’s coverage featured the presenting team of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on BBC One.
      Meanwhile, ITV1 had their own heavy-hitting trio of Laura Woods, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.
      Taking to social media fans were unsure which side they should turn on to watch.
      One fan said: “Got a dilemma, Gary Lineker on channel one or Laura Woods on another.”
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      A second said: “Which game to watch tonight? The Alan Shearer derby or the Andy Dibble derby?”
      A third fan knew who he would be watching, saying: “Laura Woods, Keano, Wrighty.. absolute dream team.”
      Another said: “Switching to ITV. Gary Lineker presenting.”
      On the other hand, a fifth said: “Lineker, Shearer and Micah Richards on pundits is so much better.”
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      The FA Cup fifth round has already seen plucky Maidstone knocked out by Coventry in a 5-0 thrashing on Monday.
      The Blackburn v Newcastle game was delayed by 15 minutes after fans had trouble getting into the stadium.
      Blackburn vs Newcastle FA Cup clash delayed 15 minutes as Gary Lineker makes statement live on BBC
      Newcastle went through in the end on penalties, while Leicester also progressed past Bournemouth after extra time.
      Man City thrashed Luton 6-2 with Erling Haaland scoring five.
      Another weird quirk of the FA Cup means VAR will only be in use at Premier League grounds.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed a fresh trio of injury doubts ahead of the Red Devils clash against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
      You can keep up to date with all the FA Cup fifth-round action with SunSport’s live blog which you can find by clicking here. More