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      Premier League set for major change to broadcasting schedule in huge boost to fans

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      FOOTBALL fans are set to have the chance to watch even more matches next season.The Premier League are reportedly set to give broadcasters the chance to buy games that were not initially scheduled for television.
      Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace was not televised despite being in a vacant broadcast slotCredit: Getty
      While two midweek Manchester United games were also missed outCredit: Reuters
      The Premier League is set to offer broadcasters more games to buyCredit: Getty
      The option would come into effect for the next rights cycle between 2025 and 2028, according to the Daily Mail.
      This season has seen complaints from supporters that have not been able to watch some matches that had been rescheduled and played in vacant broadcast slots.
      Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Crystal Palace in March was not shown despite kicking off in Sky Sports’ 2pm broadcast slot because of the FA Cup draw.
      The broadcaster was not permitted to show the game, leaving fans with a Sunday afternoon without televised football on the channel.
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      Two Manchester United matches against Brentford and Leeds have not been televised despite being played on mid-week evenings after being rescheduled.
      A number of Premier League clubs are believed to have criticised the system which has been touted as “outdated”.
      This is thought to have been heard by the Premier League as it is expected to include a way for broadcasters to purchase more games when it launches the UK rights tender in October.
      England’s top division is expected to follow the EFL by selling more matches for the 2025/26 to the 2027/28 campaigns.
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      The report suggests that the number of games available will increase from 200 to between 260 and 280.
      The traditional blackout between 2.45pm and 5.15pm is expected to remain.
      However, the increase of televised fixtures would see fewer and fewer games kick off at 3pm on a Saturday.
      It is thought that on average there would only be three games in that slot for the Premier League’s 34 weekend rounds. More

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      Jamie Carragher slams ‘CLOWN’ Rio Ferdinand and even takes dig at Steven Gerrard as he savages BT Sport punditry

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      CBS SPORTS pundit Jamie Carragher brutally savaged his BT Sport rivals last night.That’s by branding Rio Ferdinand a “clown” while also aiming a dig at ex-Liverpool teammate Steven Gerrard.
      Jamie Carragher savaged BT Sport duo Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard last nightCredit: Twitter
      Carragher stunned CBS pals like Thierry Henry following Inter Milan’s 2-0 win over ACCredit: Twitter
      Carragher was adamant Inter Milan should not have had a penalty for a challenge on Lautaro MartinezCredit: Getty
      The trio were all on punditry duty for their respective outlets in yesterday’s Champions League semi-final between AC and Inter Milan.
      Two early goals from the Nerazzurri saw them secure a 2-0 advantage in the first leg.
      It could and should have been more as they ended up having 16 shots at goal in a dominant performance.
      But Inter felt they were wrongly denied a penalty in the first half when Lautaro Martinez went down following contact from Simon Kjaer.
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      The referee initially blew for a spot-kick and even proceeded to book the Dane.
      But VAR advised him to check a replay, and after consulting the pitch-side monitor he reversed his decision.
      Footage suggested there had been some contact on Martinez, albeit he had made the most of it.
      BT Sport duo Ferdinand and Gerrard were livid at the ref’s decision to overturn the penalty.
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      Simon Kjaer was initially penalised for the slight contact before VAR overturned the decisionCredit: Getty
      Carragher said ex-Liverpool teammate Gerrard used to go down easily for penaltiesCredit: Getty
      Carragher called Ferdinand a ‘clown’ for thinking Inter should have won a penaltyCredit: Getty
      But Carragher was adamant that, especially after watching the replay, it was the right call.
      And he left fellow CBS pundits Thierry Henry and Micah Richards stunned with his comments.
      Carragher said: “I think anyone out there who is watching the replay and seeing what VAR do and still believe that is a penalty, they must be a clown.”
      When shown a tweet revealing Gerrard’s thoughts, Carragher continued: “He was an attacking player, wasn’t he?
      “He was liable a little bit himself under a little bit of contact — always contact, never a dive. I understand where he is coming from.
      “It’s just when players in my position who are defenders, English defenders who are commentating on the game…
      “I understand attackers thinking it was a penalty if you (Henry) did, and Steve was an attacker. Maybe he felt there was a little bit of contact.
      Rio Ferdinand! I’m happy to call him a clownJamie Carragher
      “But as a defender we have to stick together, don’t we, and I just felt people were getting a little bit carried away.”
      Pal Richards then chirped: “Name names!”
      To which Carragher replied: “Rio Ferdinand! I’m happy to call him a clown.”
      But Ferdinand doubled down as he tweeted: “Still think it’s a penalty…”
      Ferdinand and Carragher famously clashed on Twitter in October after the latter was snubbed pitch-side by ex-Man Utd striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
      Responding to Ferdinand joking he was upset, Carragher said: “No I’m delighted it went viral. 
      “Rio I know how it works, he’s your mate and you/Evra and the rest are on the group Whatsap and he asks you to come out and defend him.
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      “Don’t be his fan boy you’re Rio Ferdinand FFS!”
      This saw Ferdinand reply: “What Whatsapp group? Leave off lad… I want this same energy with Roy Keane when you’re next in the studio ffs. Stop getting bullied.” More

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      Fans beg for BT Sport to be stripped of Champions League coverage for ‘making a mockery’ of monster Milan derby

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      BT SPORT suffered a major Twitter backlash for their coverage of Inter Milan’s clash with AC Milan.The two Italian sides came face-to-face in the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final at the San Siro.
      Fans blasted BT Sport for their major own goal in the coverage of the Milan derbyCredit: Getty
      Edin Dzeko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s early strikes stunned AC Milan and sealed Inter a 2-0 advantage ahead of next week’s return match.
      BT Sport have been highly praised for their broadcasts of the Italian top-flight this term with James Richardson and James Horncastle leading the show.
      But the channel opted against using their Italian football experts this evening to go with their usual Premier League crew as pundits tonight.
      And the inclusion of Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard plus the choice of Steve McManaman, who screamed out “bloody hell” after an explosion in the crowd, on commentary frustrated viewers.
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      Journalist Colin Millar started the debate by tweeting: “BT Sport cover every Serie A match with specialist commentators, pundits, presenters.
      “Ignoring all that to end up with this standard of coverage for one of the biggest games of the season is desperately selling viewers short.
      “Their coverage of the Champions League is generally atrocious. Absolutely miles off the standard it should be and comfortably the biggest underperformer of football TV coverage in the UK.”
      And it seemed many echoed his sentiments, with another tweeting: “BT Sport have fantastic Serie A commentators as well James Horncastle and James Richardson who specialise in Italian football.
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      “So why pay for 7 clueless numpties to have a Jolly for Inter V AC Milan Champions League semi final.”
      Another wrote: “More shoddy UEFA Champions League coverage from BT Sport tonight. A wasted opportunity… James Richardson & Co. are 𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆.”
      A fellow viewer said: “Champions League coverage on BT Sport is absolutely shocking.”
      Another said: “BT Sport are so weird, their Serie A and National League coverage is great, but Premier League and Champions League is f***ing horrendous!”
      “Someone needs to take Champions League coverage off BT Sport, they’re making a mockery out of this competition,” blasted another.
      While a fellow fan said: “Absolutely nothing unites football fans quite like their dislike for BT Sport Champions League coverage.” More

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      Jack Grealish interview drowned out as Man City fans serenade Rio Ferdinand with X-rated chant

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      THE air turned sky blue during Jack Grealish’s post-match interview with BT Sport as Manchester City fans aimed an X-rated chant at Rio Ferdinand. Following City’s 1-1 draw with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu, Grealish was interviewed by BT Sport’s panel of pundits pitchside.
      Rio Ferdinand became the subject of an X-rated chant from Manchester City fansCredit: Rex
      It occurred during a post-match interview with Jack GrealishCredit: Getty
      The interview had started with chants serenading GrealishCredit: Getty
      As Grealish came out for his interview, City fans who were still in the ground could be heard chanting “Super, super Jack”.
      The 27-year-old began his interview by lauding the game he had just played, revealing playing in a match of such magnitude was “like a dream come true”.
      However, as Manchester United legend Ferdinand enquired about Grealish and Co’s nerves going into the game, City fans made their voices known once again.
      This time though, their chant was aimed at the former United defender.
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      The visiting fans could be heard chanting: “Rio is a w******, Rio is a w******.”
      Their voices were so loud that the interview with Grealish became difficult to hear for a short time.
      But Grealish carried on and explained how City were different to the team Real Madrid dumped out of the competition at the same stage last season.
      He said: “I think we have a new team, different players and one thing I can say is that we’ve learned so much since last year.
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      “I think now we have the perfect balance of experience and youngsters. Obviously Phil [Foden], Erling [Haaland] who are world class.
      “I’ve never felt so confident going on to the pitch and having these players around me.”
      BT Sport’s interview with Grealish also gave fans an eyeful as they zoomed into his calves after he admitted to getting some cramp.
      However, there was also an awkward moment near the end of the interview as a suspected fart was let rip by a mystery pundit, which fans were quick to pick up on.
      The reverse leg of the fixture takes place next Wednesday at the Etihad. More

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      Fans love how BT Sport have camera just for Jack Grealish’s calves after cutting to them during interview

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      FANS loved how BT Sport cameras cut to a shot of Jack Grealish’s calves during a post-match interview.The midfielder spoke to the media after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
      Manchester City ace Jack Grealish admitted to getting cramp in both his calves versus Real MadridCredit: BT Sport
      BT Sport’s cameras swiftly cut to his calf muscles when they were mentionedCredit: BT Sport
      However, supporters were left in awe of Grealish’s bulging muscles as the player admitted to feeling pain in his legs after the game.
      The City ace said: “I was tired, I have never had cramp before, but I had it in both my calves at the end.”
      Pundit Rio Ferdinand quickly jumped in, stating: “Especially with them calves as well, Jesus.”
      And the cameramen reacted just as swiftly, zooming in on the back of Grealish’s legs.
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      Fans found it hilarious, one said: “‘Those calves, Jesus’ and then the opposite camera panning to his calves cracked me right up.”
      Another joked: “We’ll have Grealish on camera five, keep his calves in frame in case we need to cut to them quickly.”
      A third added: “It’s impossible not to like this man. Warning, contains gratuitous leg shots too.”
      The interview has also hit the headlines with internet sleuths believing a mystery pundit farted towards the conclusion of the chat due to a suspicious noise being heard.
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      During the game, Grealish was engaged in a fiery exchange with Dani Carvajal.
      Afterwards, he claimed he was not intimated by him or the occasion, saying: “I loved it, these are the nights you play football for.
      “These are nights you dream of playing in with everyone in the world watching.
      “Playing against Carvajal, I can’t count the amount of people that said to me before the game, ‘you know what he is going to be like’. It was a good battle, I really enjoyed it out there.
      “I had a text from my mum before the game and she was like ‘these are the nights you’ve dreamed of since you were a kid’ and it’s true.” More

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      Watch Rio Ferdinand’s wild reaction to Vinicius Jr goal as Man Utd legend leaves City fans raging

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      MANCHESTER CITY supporters were left fuming with Rio Ferdinand after his wild reaction to Vinicius Jr’s goal.The Manchester United legend was working for BT Sport as a pundit for City’s thrilling Champions League semi-final first-leg draw with Real Madrid.
      Rio Ferdinand produced a wild reaction to Vinicius Jr’s goal against Manchester CityCredit: BT Sport
      The Man Utd legend jumped to his feet after the Brazilian thundered home the openerCredit: BT Sport
      He then began jumping and screaming to leave City fans ragingCredit: BT Sport

      Vinicius Jr broke the deadlock with an incredible strike from outside of the area in the 36th minute.
      But a stunning effort from Kevin De Bruyne ensured City a 1-1 draw to take back to the Etihad next week.
      BT Sport shared footage at half time of their pundits in the studio reacting to the Brazilian breaking the deadlock.
      Ferdinand jumped from his seat in excitement and screamed: “Oh my god. That’s what he does!
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      “Vinicius Jr the difference. The difference.
      “The soul snatcher. The soul snatcher. Wow. Wow. Vamos!”
      And those tuning in from the blue half of Manchester were less than impressed with his reaction.
      “What a melt,” responded one City fan.
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      Another fumed: “Glad I cancelled @btsport a few months ago.”
      A fellow supporter said: “Typical bad example not supporting your country!”
      As another raged: “This is f***ing weird mate. You’re a grown adult not a weird 14 year old Youtuber.” More

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      Rio Ferdinand blunder on BT Sport has fellow pundits in fits of laughter as Man Utd icon moans ‘we still in school’

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      THE BT SPORT studio erupted into a roar of laughter after an hilarious blunder from Rio Ferdinand last night.He was in the studio to provide the analysis as Tottenham came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United.
      Tottenham’s Clement Lenglet caused Rio Ferdinand all sorts of problems last nightCredit: Getty
      The Man Utd legend had his colleagues in stitches trying to pronounce his nameCredit: BT SPORT

      The Red Devils were two up in North London thanks to goals from Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford at half time.
      But Spurs fought back to earn a point against United thanks to strikes from Pedro Porro and Heung-min Son.
      United had a great chance to go 3-1 up when Bruno Fernandes brilliantly nutmegged Tottenham defender Clement Lenglet inside the area but then rifled his strike back off the bar.
      And it was while discussing this piece of magic from the Portuguese ace that the legendary United defender slipped up trying to say the Spurs’ star’s name.
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      Ferdinand said: “That will be everywhere though. Imagine being Linglay now?”
      “Who’s that?” asked his fellow pundits as they burst into laughter.
      The tongue-tied ex-England ace responded: “Ling… Ling… Ok sorry, pronunciations.”
      As the laughter heightened, the embarrassed looking Ferdinand said: “Are we at school?”
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      While former Tottenham ace Jermaine Jenas replied: “That’s going to be on digital.”
      One fan responded on Twitter: “Rio Ferdinand just called Lenglet ‘linglay’.”
      While another said: “Bit of a tongue twister eh Rio?”
      Fortunately that was not all that Ferdinand had to say during the coverage of last night’s Premier League encounter.
      He also revealed that he would be surprised if United are not already in talks over a move for Harry Kane this summer.
      Erik ten Hag is desperate to bring in a new No9 this summer to spearhead his attack next term.
      As well as Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, United have also long-been linked with a swoop for Spurs star Kane.
      Discussing that potential transfer pre-match, former United defender Ferdinand stated that his old side must take advantage of Tottenham’s “turmoil”.
      He told BT Sport: “If there aren’t conversations going on in the corridors of power about Kane then I’d be surprised.”
      Ferdinand then joked: “Sell now before the season even finishes.
      “Manchester United have to be looking at the turmoil that Tottenham are in.”
      He was then asked if United win the Premier League title should the 29-year-old head to Old Trafford.
      He replied: “They get closer than where they are now.”

      Ferdinand also says that it was “too long” for Kane and United to wait another 12 months to get him for nothing when his contract expires in 2024.
      And to reinforce that he said that the striker is “exactly what they [United] need” now. More

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      Fans notice subtle change to BT Sport’s Premier League coverage and they say it’s ‘great news’

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      VIEWERS of BT Sports were delighted with a change to their usual programming last night.The broadcaster was screening the crunch Premier League title showdown between Manchester City and Arsenal.
      Peter Walton was not in the hot-seat for BT Sport last night as usualCredit: BT Sport
      Fans noticed the change during coverage of Man City’s win over Arsenal
      The Cityzens thrashed the Gunners 4-1 as a brace from Kevin de Bruyne and strikes from John Stones and Erling Haaland delivered a hammer blow to the North London club’s championship chances at the Etihad.
      However, those tuning in to the action appeared to be delighted that BT Sport had swapped ex-Prem referee Peter Walton in favour of Mark Clattenburg as the go-to guy for officiating decisions.
      After De Bruyne’s early opener, viewers quickly took to Twitter after being surprised when Clattenburg was brought in to discuss it.
      “BT Sport have sacked off Peter Walton for Clattenburg. Best news of the week,” declared one.
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      Another wrote: “Peter Walton has been binned off BT? Great news.”
      While another said: “BT Sport have f***ed Peter Walton off in favour of Mark Clattenburg for the biggest game of the season.”
      But not everyone was happy to see the diverse Walton, who Sun Sport has learned was absent due to a long-standing personal engagement, replaced.
      One tweeted BT Sport asking: “Mark Clattenburg?! Where’s Peter Walton?”
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      As another said: “Excuse me, where is Peter Walton?”
      Walton has been BT Sports’ main guy for discussing and analysing officiating decisions for several years.
      The 61-year-old refereed games in the Premier League between 2003-2012 as well as the 2008 FA Community Shield.
      Walton was also absent for the channel last week as they covered City’s Champions League quarter-final second leg away at Bayern Munich.
      Ex-Prem ref Mark Clattenburg stepped in for himCredit: Getty More