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      Fans stunned as Napoli goal is ruled out for offside EAR against Liverpool using ‘X-Ray’ VAR

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      FOOTY fans were left stunned as Napoli had a goal ruled out against Liverpool… for an offside EAR.Jurgen Klopp’s side returned to winning ways as they beat the Italians 2-0 in the Champions League last night.
      Napoli’s opener against Liverpool was ruled out for an offside earCredit: BT SPORT
      Leo Ostigard was left to rue the decision as Liverpool won 2-0 late onCredit: Getty
      It was Napoli’s first defeat in all competitions this season.
      But things could have panned out differently had Leo Ostigard’s offside opener been allowed to stand.

      The former Brighton centre-back headed home for Napoli in the 53rd minute after getting on the end of a cross from Khvicha Kvaratshkelia.
      It sparked wild celebrations from the Italians and their away supporters.
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      But VAR quickly interjected using new semi-automated X-Ray technology.
      High-tech 3D replay pictures revealed Ostigard’s right EAR had been offside when the ball was whipped in.
      And using the new gadget, the goal was swiftly disallowed by VAR before Liverpool struck twice at the death for victory.
      Supporters will have to get used to seeing the images everywhere shortly.
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      That’s because Fifa are using the computer-generated offside calls at this month’s World Cup in Qatar.
      But some fans were left unamused by yesterday’s call at Anfield.
      One said: “As a casual fan I feel like offside should be visible with the naked eye.”
      Another noted: “If you have to measure it with this amount of detail it should not be offside.”
      One laughed: “His ear? EAR? Wtf?”
      Another added: “Game’s a joke. What is that?” More

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      Fans all saying the same thing after Marseille boss Igor Tudor is spotted on pitch during Tottenham counterattack

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      MARSEILLE manager Igor Tudor was spotted on the pitch during a Tottenham counterattack.The French side were taking on Spurs in their final Champions League Group D game.
      Tudor could be seen a good yard or two on the pitch as Tottenham counteredCredit: BT Sport
      Kane charged forward before Hojbjerg scored the winner which knocked Marseille out of European competitions this season entirelyCredit: BT Sport
      Both sides needed to win to guarantee a spot in the knockout stages of the tournament.
      At one point, it looked like Marseille would have Tottenham’s number, with ex-Newcastle defender Chancel Mbemba heading home before half-time.
      But second half strikes from Clement Lenglet and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg completed Spurs’ turnaround and secured top spot in the group.
      But as Tottenham striker Harry Kane lead the counter attack for Hojbjerg’s winner, Marseille manager Tudor could be seen on the pitch wildly waiving his arms.
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      And Tudor’s outburst has all fans saying the same thing: the Croatian wanted to stop the counterattack himself.
      One said on Twitter: “Tudor knew how dangerous that last counter was.”
      Another tweeted: “Igor Tudor’s on the pitch, he thinks it’s all over…”
      A third said: “12 vs 11 with Igor Tudor.”
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      The lapse in concentration right at the death cost Marseille a spot in the Europa League.
      Marseille finished one point behind third-placed Sporting, who lost 2-1 to Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday.
      The French side had the advantage in the head-to-head with the Portuguese side, winning both games.
      And their goal difference was superior.
      After the game, Tudor fumed: “We deserved to win… There was too much noise, they didn’t hear what I was saying…”
      Tudor was in disbelief at his side’s capitulationCredit: Getty
      Spurs topped the hotly contested group while Marseille finished bottomCredit: PA More

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      Watch Micah Richards get mocked for awful first touch as he tries to recreate Xabi Alonso’s spectacular cushion pass

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      THIS is the hilarious moment Micah Richards is mocked for an awful first touch.That’s after he tried to recreate an incredible cushion by Xabi Alonso.

      Micah Richards attempted to show off his sublime first touch on live TVCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Richards was trying to recreate a perfect example from Leverkusen boss Xabi AlonsoCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The former Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich star is now manager of Bayer Leverkusen.
      Last night the Germans managed to book their spot in the Europa League with a 0-0 draw against Club Brugge in their final Champions League group stage game.
      And Alonso proved he could still cut it at the top level with a remarkable bit of skill.
      A high ball came sailing down towards the Spaniard as he stood on the touchline.
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      But ever the silky playmaker, Alonso stuck out a leg to deftly control the ball while also knocking it to a Brugge player for a throw-in.
      Richards then attempted to recreate the moment in the CBS studio alongside Roberto Martinez, Jamie Carragher and Kate Abdo.
      But as the ball was thrown to Richards, he clumsily attempted to control it with his shin.
      The ball bounced off Richards’ leg before rolling away.
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      This caused his fellow studio members to roar with laughter, with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry also joining the panel.
      Fans found Richard’s awful touch hilarious as well.
      One declared: “Dreadful touch there Micah. Xabi is two steps ahead of you.”
      Another laughed: “Micah never had it to be fair.”
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      One joked: “Michah’s touch is horrendous.”
      Another added: “These guys are hilarious.”
      Richards’ awful attempt prompted howls of laughter from fellow studio membersCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk More

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      Juventus vs PSG LIVE: Stream, TV channel and score for Champions League Group H match – latest updates

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      JUVENTUS’ European hopes hang in the balance when they welcome Paris Saint-Germain to Turin on Wednesday.The Old Lady missed out on a last-16 spot having marginally lost to Benfica in their last Champions League outing.
      And now, the Italian giants need to match or better Maccabi Haifa’s result against Benfica to ensure they secure Europa League qualification.

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      Watch Harry Kane’s brilliantly awkward dad-dancing as Tottenham stars celebrate last-gasp Marseille win

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      HARRY KANE proved he has three kids with the ultimate dad dancing.The Tottenham striker was in a jubilant mood last night after helping his side qualify for the Champions League knockout stages.
      Harry Kane dug out his classic dad dancingCredit: Instagram @emerson_royal
      The Tottenham striker was in the mood to celebrate after beating MarseilleCredit: Instagram @emerson_royal
      He had fans in hysterics with some questionable movesCredit: Instagram @yves_bissouma
      Kane celebrates with Hojbjerg after Spurs’ crucial last-gasp winnerCredit: Getty
      Kane, 29, set up Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s winner against Marseille deep into injury time that confirmed Spurs’ passage as group winners.
      It means Antonio Conte’s men will avoid some of the big hitters in the last 16 – including Bayern Munich.
      So no wonder the striker and his team-mates were in the mood to party in the Stade Velodrome changing room.
      And Kane – still in his kit and a pair of sliders – was right at the thick of the fun with his hilarious moves.
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      As his fellow stars cut some classy shapes, the England captain did a strange side-stepping and clapping motion that would hardly light up any dancefloor.
      And it no doubt had wife Katie and their three kids Ivy, Vivienne and Louis cringing back at home.
      Fans on Twitter were also in hysterics and no doubt hope Kane sticks to scoring goals instead.
      One said: “Harry Kane dancing like a man that has never seen a club dance floor.”
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      Another joked: “That clip of Harry Kane dancing needs to be removed from the internet.”
      A third added: “Harry Kane not only the most complete striker in the world but also the king of dad dancing.”
      Elsewhere in the celebrations, Hojbjerg stripped down to his underwear to pose for a Tottenham team photo.
      Son Heung-min was also featured in the pic after being forced off in the first half with an eye injury.
      Yves Bissouna, Emerson Royal and Lucas Moura also got in the dancing mood while assistant Cristian Stellini also soaked up the glory.
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg posted this photo of the Spurs dressing room in MarseilleCredit: @hojbjerg23
      Lucas Moura was in great voice in the dressing room More

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      Watch Antonio Conte’s emotional reaction in the stands as Tottenham beat Marseille despite his touchline ban

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      ANTONIO CONTE erupted in the stands after his Tottenham side secured a place in the Champions League knock-out phase.Conte largely kept his cool inside the Stade Velodrome on Tuesday night as his team fought Marseille to stay in the competition.

      Conte celebrated Spurs’ Champions League knockout qualification in the standsCredit: RMC
      The Italian was suspended for his outburst at the referee in last week’s draw with SportingCredit: RMC
      Spurs came close to being knockout out of the competitionCredit: RMC
      But the Italian, 53, couldn’t contain his excitement as his Spurs team reached the knockouts with a dramatic 2-1 win.
      Group D was a nail-biter right down to the last minute with Sporting Lisbon, Eintracht Frankfurt, Tottenham and Marseille all standing a chance of qualifying if results went their way.
      At one point, it wasn’t looking good for Spurs as they fell 1-0 behind just before half-time to a Chancel Mbemba header.
      Conte cut a cold figure in the stands with the boss serving a suspension after being sent off in the 1-1 draw with Sporting last week.
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      Clement Lenglet drew Spurs level in his home country, but his goal was met with no reaction from Conte.
      But as Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg sealed the deal in added-time, Conte went berserk with Spurs finishing top of the group.
      The 2016/17 Premier League-winning manager jumped up from his seat and celebrated with those around him before letting out a sigh of relief.
      Last season’s Europa League winners Frankfurt took second spot, joining Spurs in the knockouts.
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      Sporting dropped down into the Europa League while Marseille will see out this season with no European football.
      Conte has been under pressure in recent weeks, drawing criticism for his defensive style.
      The criticism comes with Spurs sitting pretty in the Prem in third and just five points off table-toppers Arsenal.
      Tottenham celebrated wildly at full-timeCredit: Getty More

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      Tottenham make hilarious dig at Marseille by posting firework emoji after fans had kept team awake with firecrackers

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      TOTTENHAM fired back at Marseille with a cracker of a gag after a stunning Champions League win.Home fans kept Spurs awake before the match with 1am pyrotechnics but the Londoners put Marseille to bed on the pitch before posting: “BANG” – next to a firework emoji.

      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg popped up at the last possible moment to snatch victoryCredit: Getty
      This noisy late-night fireworks extravaganza from Marseille failed to prevent Spurs pulling off a dramatic Champions League win in France
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg lid the fuse on wild celebrations with a 95th-minute clincher as Tottenham came from behind to finish top of their Champions League group.
      And they did it despite every effort from Marseille supporters to unsettle them.
      First came two deafening salvoes of fireworks at around 1am and 4am.
      Then flares were set off before the match.
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      And defender Chancel Mbemba thought he had lit the fuse on a memorable night for Marseille with an opener in first-half stoppage time.
      But despite Spurs often being on the backfoot, Clement Lenglet headed a clever equaliser soon after the break and Hojbjerg nicked it at the death.
      Tottenham fans then lapped up the club’s fiery but cheeky reference on social media to the disruptive fireworks.
      “Hahaha” and “lol” popped up more times than Harry Kane does in the box as Twitter gave Marseille a rocket after Spurs avenged pre-match antics.
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      One fan also posted: “Tottenham has more last minute winners than any European team this season!!!”
      Meanwhile, keeper Hugo Lloris had a banger of a victory verdict.
      The Frenchman told BT Sport: “It was a tough night, a great battle and even more [of a psychological battle].
      “We could feel in the first half a team was playing without the fear to lose – it was Marseille – and in the second half we had a team that was fearing to lose – and it was us.
      “When we had to face difficulties, we showed great personality and it’s a great result.” More

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      Inside Tottenham’s triumphant dressing room as matchwinner Hojbjerg hailed as ‘Viking GOAT’ by delighted fans

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      TOTTENHAM hero Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg gave fans an insight into the team dressing room after a memorable win over Marseille.The midfielder scored the winner with the last kick of the game to send Spurs top of the group.
      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg posted this photo of the Spurs dressing room in MarseilleCredit: @hojbjerg23
      Harry Kane did a hilarious dance for Emerson RoyalCredit: Emerson_royal
      England skipper Harry Kane does an awkward danceCredit: Emerson_royal
      That sealed a brilliant comeback victory after Antonio Conte’s side trailed at the break.
      The team were all smiles inside the Stade Velodrome dressing room with Hojbjerg taking centre stage in a team photo he posted on Instagram.
      Hojbjerg posed in only his underwear alongside Eric Dier with fellow goalscorer Clement Lenglet situated behind the pair.
      England captain Harry Kane even did an awkward dance in celebration.
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      Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg celebrates the epic win in MarseilleCredit: Getty
      Emerson Royal and Lucas Moura look ecstatic
      Spurs assistant Cristian Stellini also soaked up the glory in the absence of the banned Antonio Conte, but fans focused their love on Hojbjerg.
      One fan wrote: “We need to build you a statue.”
      Another added: “Viking GOAT.”
      And a third said: “You’re better than Kevin De Bruyne.”
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      Son Heung-min was also featured in the photo after being forced off in the first half with an injury.
      Emerson Royal also shared multiple dressing room videos showing Lucas Moura and Kane celebrating, with the England captain dancing after the 2-1 win.
      Lucas Moura was in great voice in the dressing room
      The Brazilian also danced alongside Yves Bissouma before holding up Cristian Romero’s shirt with Moura, Rodrigo Bentancur, Davison Sanchez and Bryan Gil.
      The centre-back missed the game through injury but was clearly in his team-mates’ thoughts after they progressed to the round of 16. More