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      Why are the Club World Cup referees wearing microphones?

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      FOOTBALL fans have begged for more transparency on refereeing decisions – and they could finally be getting their wish.For all its controversy, the introduction of VAR has helped referees to often make the correct call on several incidents.
      VAR has become a huge part of modern day footballCredit: Getty
      And the semi-automatic offside system played a huge role in decision making at the World Cup.
      However, fans still feel as if they have been left in the dark once a conclusion has been agreed by the match officials.
      But that could all change should this new trial go according to plan.
      Why are the Club World Cup referees wearing microphones?
      The Club World Cup referees have been trialling technology which allows fans in the stadium to hear match officials explaining decisions.
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      It has been set in place for fans to have more transparency on how the referees have come to their decision following a VAR review.
      And the Club World Cup which began on February 1, 2023 is the first event of a 12-month trial period in international contests.
      What has been said?
      The trial was implemented by the International Football Association Board.
      FIFA Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina said that the purpose of this trial is to make the VAR intervention more ‘understandable for all’ including spectators watching from home.
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      He said: “As language could be one of the issues, we thought this FIFA Club World Cup would be perfect because it’s a multi-language competition, with teams and, of course, spectators involved coming from all six of the different continents.
      “I have to say that there are other experiences in other sports, namely the NFL in American football, who have been doing this for quite a long time.
      “It seems that the referees are pretty comfortable with this. More

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      Real Madrid vs Al-Hilal – Club World Cup final: Spanish giants looking to crush Saudi champs’ dreams – stream FREE

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      REAL MADRID and Al-Hilal are all set to battle it out for Club World Cup supremacy – and it is not to be missed!Salem Al-Dawsari’s two penalties and Luciano Vietto’s spectacular close-range effort was enough for Al-Hilal to get past ten-men flamingo in Morocco.
      Salem Al-Dawsari’s double inspired Al-Hilal to a 3-2 win against FlamengoCredit: AP
      Real Madrid humiliated Al Ahly 4-1 in the Club World Cup semi-finalCredit: Reuters
      And it meant that Ramon Diaz’s side created history having become the first EVER Saudi side to progress to the Club World Cup final.
      However, Al Hilal will need to put on a masterclass performance if they are to go all the way as they come up against the most decorated team in the competition’s history.
      Furthermore, Los Blancos comfortably beat Al Ahly 4-1 so they’ll be quietly confident that they can get the job done.
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      When is the Club World Cup final 2023 – Real Madrid vs Al Hilal?

      Real Madrid’s mouthwatering final against Al-Hilal will take place on Saturday, February 11.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 7pm GMT – 8pm local time.
      Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco is the allocated arena for this huge encounter and it can host approximately 45,800 fans.
      This will be the first time these two giants have met but Real Madrid is no stranger to this occasion having once won it THREE consecutive times (2016-2018).

      Is the Club World Cup final on TV and can it be live streamed?

      Unfortunately, Real Madrid vs Al Hilal will NOT be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
      However, viewers can head to FIFA+ to catch the entire action.
      Alternatively, SunSport will be bringing fans minute-by-minute coverage of the final.

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      Can I watch it for FREE?
      Yes! Real Madrid’s Club World Cup final against Al-Hilal can be watched for FREE on FIFA plus.
      What is the team news?
      Yasser Al-Shahrani is set to continue to miss out on first-team action due to a sustained fractured jaw.
      But Ramon Diaz has no fresh injury concerns ahead of this huge encounter.
      Elsewhere, Eder Militao, Eden Hazard, Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vazquez are all unlikely to feature.
      And Carlo Ancelotti will be sweating over the fitness of Karim Benzema who also missed out on the semi-final win against Al Ahly. More

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      AL AHLY 1 REAL MADRID 4 LIVE RESULT: Los Blancos book Club World Cup final spot in style after thrashing Egyptian side

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      REAL MADRID have booked their spot in the Club World Cup final having thrashed Al Ahly 4-1.Vinicius Jr’s delightful chip put Real Madrid ahead before Federico Valverde doubled their lead.
      Ali Maaloul pulled one back for the Egyptian side to give Al Ahly a lifeline.
      However, two stoppage-time strikes from Rodrygo and Sergio Arribas sealed the deal for Madrid.

      RESULT: Al Ahly 1-4 Real Madrid
      Live stream: FIFA+
      Real Madrid XI: Lunin, Alaba, Nacho, Rudiger, Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni, Modric, Kroos, Vinicius JR, Rodrygo
      Al Ahly XI: Elshenawy, Maaloul, Metwally, Abdelmonem, Hany, Dieng, Elsoulia, Afsha, Abdelkader, Elshahat, Sherif

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      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
      That’s all from us!
      Thank you so much for joining us for this game, it was a cracker as we expected.
      If you haven’t quite got your football fix for tonight, then catch a bit more as we cover Manchester United against Leeds.
      Goodnight!
      Man of the Match
      The prestigious SunSport man of the match award tonight goes to Federico Valverde.
      The Uruguayan superstar midfielder was electric for Madrid, and ran the show, while also adding a cheeky goal to his name.
      Vinicius was great too, as was Rodrygo, but the honours go to Fede tonight.
      Valverde was man of the match against Al AhlyCredit: Getty
      A tough test in the final!
      While today’s result looks like it was a walk in the park for Real Madrid, it was far from it.
      Al-Hilal looked like a very dangerous side yesterday, and will pose a really tough test for Madrid in the final.
      Who knows, Odion Ighalo and his boys might just surprise the European champions…
      Odion Ighalo will star for Al-Hilal against Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Vinicius Jr will need to be on top form to get the better of Al-Hilal in the finalCredit: Reuters
      Club World Cup finalists, Real Madrid!
      And it is settled, Real Madrid are in the Club World Cup final, again…
      The eight time winners have yet another chance to win the trophy, but will face a stern test against Odion Ighalo’s Al-Hilal.
      They struggled in parts in this game against the Egyptian champions, but eventually got over the line with relative ease.
      Vinicius Jr opened the scoring with a smart finish, before Valverde made it two just after half-time.
      Al Ahly pulled one back in the second half from the spot, but Real Madrid held on before scoring a third and a fourth in added time.
      FT. Real Madrid 4-1 Al Ahly
      That’s all she wrote in this one, and Real Madrid join Al-Hilal in the Club World Cup final!
      90+8. Real Madrid 4-1 Al Ahly
      Real Madrid get a fourth!It’s Arribas the substitute, he has only just come on!
      90+6. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
      Two subs for Real Madrid.
      Modric and Rodrygo are replaced by Mariano and Odriozola.
      90+5. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
      Al Ahly almost get a goal back, but Lunin makes a good save and then pounces on his rebound.
      90+3. Real Madrid 3-1 Al Ahly
      Rodrygo makes it 3-1, another chipped finish from the Brazilian.
      Horrible defending from Al-Ahly, the defenders gave up!
      90. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      There will be eight minutes of added time…
      88. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      It was a weak pen from Luka Modric, not powerful enough or hit with enough direction to beat the keeper.
      Good save.
      86. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Real Madrid have a penalty, and it is Luka Modric who steps up to take it.
      He MISSES!
      85. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Decision: Penalty!
      84. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      There is a VAR review ongoing for a penalty to Real Madrid…
      82. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Al Ahly are pushing for the equaliser, which is leaving them vulnerable to the Real Madrid attacks, particularly their fast breaks with Vinicius Jr.
      80. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      You would back Real Madrid to see this one out from here, but it may be a much tougher test when they face Al-Hilal, who looked impressive yesterday…
      76. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      A long cross-field ball evades Rudiger and almost finds Percy Tau at the back post.
      Just an inch too far for the South African.
      74. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Al Ahly are pushing for an equaliser and pressing high up the pitch.
      A bit too much pressure for Nacho, who moves the ball on and gets his toe stamped on.
      Real Madrid free kick…
      72. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Valverde glides through the Al Ahly defence before eventually losing possession.
      It’s not long before another big challenge comes in on Camavinga…
      70. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Almost an equaliser for Al Ahly!
      They know they can do it here, and they smell blood!They break down the right hand side, and find a ball into the middle, but it is blazed over from close range.
      68. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Just like that, Al Ahly have belief!
      It was slotted home with ease by Maaloul into the bottom left hand corner from the spot.
      65. Real Madrid 2-1 Al Ahly
      Great pen.
      Maaloul gets one back for Al Ahly!
      64. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
      Penalty to Al Ahly!
      Camavinga with a clumsy tackle and it is a pen for the Egyptian champions…
      62. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
      Percy Tau is on for Al Ahly!
      The ex-Brighton forward will be looking to make an impact against Real Madrid tonight.
      60. Real Madrid 2-0 Al Ahly
      Real Madrid think they have a penalty for a late challenge on Vinicius Jr, but after a VAR review it is not given and the score stays at 2-0.
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      Flamengo 2 Al-Hilal 3 LIVE RESULT: Saudi side sink 10-men Brazilian champs and book historic Club World Cup final spot

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      AL-HILAL made history tonight by becoming the FIRST Saudi Arabian side to qualify for a Club World Cup final after beating Flamengo in Morocco.Salem Al-Dawsari’s two penalties and Luciano Vietto’s sublime strike were enough to see the Saudi giants book their spot in Saturday’s final.
      Meaning that Al-Hilal are set to face the winners of Real Madrid and Al Ahly.

      RESULT: Flamengo 2-3 Al-Hilal
      Live stream: FIFA Plus
      Flamengo XI: Santos, Matheuzinho, David Luiz, Leo Pereira, Ayrton Lucas, Thiago Maia, Gerson, E. Ribeiro, De Arrascaeta, Gabi, Pedro.
      Al-Hilal XI: Al Muaiouf, Abdulhamid, Hyun-Soo Jang, Al-Boleahi, Aldawsari, Carrillo, Cuellar, Al Dawsari, Vietto, Ighalo, Moussa

      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…
      That’s all from us!
      Thank you so much for joining us for this game, it was a cracker as we expected.
      Join us again tomorrow at the same time for coverage of Real Madrid against Al-Ahly.
      The winner of that one will face off against Al-Hilal in the final!
      Man of the match
      The SunSport Man of the match today goes to Al-Dawsari.
      The winger, who opened the scoring for Saudi Arabia against Argentina in the World Cup, scored two penalties to give his side the lead.
      He put in an all-round brilliant showing, and made the likes of David Luiz look like amatuer defenders at times.
      Al-Dawsari took the prestigious SunSport MOTM award homeCredit: Getty
      History makers!
      Al-Hilal are the first Saudi Arabian team in history to reach a Club World Cup final!
      Another Saudi Arabian success story in football as of late, as they go on to face either Al-Ahly or Real Madrid in the final.
      Two penalties converted by Al-Dawsari, followed by a beautiful Luciano Vietto finish made sure that they would make history tonight, in what was a truly brilliant game of football.
      Twice Flamengo had hope of being back in it, but it wasn’t their night despite two goals from striker Pedro.
      Congratulations to Al-Hilal, and commiserations to Flamengo, the wait for a Brazilian Club World Cup champion goes on…
      Al-Hilal are the first Saudi side to make a Club World Cup finalCredit: Getty
      FT. Flamengo 2-3 Al-Hilal
      Full time here in the Club World Cup semi-final, and Al-Hilal have won it by three goals to two!
      90+6. Flamengo 2-3 Al-Hilal
      A cross comes in from Matheuzinho, but it is caught by the Al-Hilal goalkeeper.
      Flamengo will be wondering what could have been if it wasn’t for that VAR intervention…
      90+4. Flamengo 2-3 Al-Hilal
      Could we have a great escape on our hands, as Flamengo with 10 men need just one goal to be level in this game.
      Just two minutes left if they are going to find a goal…
      90+2. Flamengo 2-3 Al-Hilal
      Hold on, it’s not over yet! Pedro gets his second of the night, and Flamengo are just one goal behind!
      90. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      There will be six minutes of added time at the end of the second half.
      90. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      It takes more than a boot to the face to keep David Luiz down, the Brazilian is back to his feet and charging forwards.
      88. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      Vietto comes off for Al-Hilal, and the Saudi side have a corner.
      The corner comes in, and a bicycle kick is attempted by Moussa Marega, the attempt seems to catch David Luiz in the face, and the Brazilian stays down…
      86. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      Al-Hilal have been so impressive tonight, everything they have done has been so professional and well done.
      The way they are seeing this game out and running it on the counter attack is also brilliant.
      They will be no easy feat in the final for whoever they face…
      82. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      Another familiar face entering the field…
      Arturo Vidal, previously of Juventus and Bayern Munich is on for Thiago Maia.
      80. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      The Flamengo fans are unhappy that Al-Hilal are running the clock down a bit by passing the ball around the back, which sees a high press come from the Flamengo players.
      78. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      A big clearance comes in from David Luiz, who may just be a bad luck charm in the Club World Cup it seems.
      Twice he has been on the team favoured to win, and as it stands, twice he has lost…
      75. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      Al-Hilal are 15 minutes away from becoming the first Saudi Arabian club to be in a Club World Cup final.
      The last time an Asian side reached the final was in 2016.
      Tomorrow they will find out their fate when Real Madrid face of against Al Ahly…
      72. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      It looked as though the chance might be gone when Vietto received the ball in the box with David Luiz in front of him.
      He takes the ball down, and smashes it off the cross bar and into the back of the net.
      Great finish.
      70. Flamengo 1-3 Al-Hilal
      What a finish that is from Luciano Vietto!
      The ex-Fulham and Valencia man hammers home, the Argentine against the Brazilians!
      70. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      Everton Ribeiro is off, and he is replaced by Everton.
      Like for like, I suppose…
      68. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      Moussa Marega drives powerfully at the Flamengo defence, which they do not like one bit.
      It doesn’t lead to a goal, but great running from the target man.
      66. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      Khalifa Al-Dawsari is off now after his poor spell in the game, perhaps fresh legs to sure up the defence is just what they needed.
      64. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      Yellow card for Khalifa Al-Dawsari, the same player who missed a sitter just a moment ago.
      A poor individual spell…
      62. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      This game seems as though it is starting to open up for both teams, with opportunities seeming to come a bit more frequently now.
      60. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      So close to a third for Al-Hilal!A lovely run from Moussa Marega leads to him playing the ball across the box.
      Unfortunately it is the centre-half in the middle of the box and he blazes the shot wide.
      The offside flag goes up anyway.
      58. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      A first change for Al-Hilal, and it is a Brazilian coming on for the Saudi side.
      Michael comes on in place of Odion Ighalo.
      56. Flamengo 1-2 Al-Hilal
      Lovely football again from Flamengo, as Everton Ribiero and Gabriel combine fluidly before the ball falls to Pedro.
      Pedro looks for the man in the middle, but he goes to ground to no avail.
      Pulgar, the substitute, is booked.
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      Supercomputer predicts Wednesday’s football scores including Man Utd vs Leeds, Real Madrid and Sunderland vs Fulham

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      THREE big games are set to take place on Wednesday evening as fans are given a choice between Premier League, FA Cup and Club World Cup action.Man Utd prepare to face off against Leeds twice in four days – the first of which comes at Old Trafford.
      Marcus Rashford is enjoying a remarkable run of formCredit: PA
      Sunderland’s Chris Rigg thought he had scored the winner against Fulham at Craven Cottage before the goal was ruled outCredit: Getty
      Erik ten Hag’s men are seeking a 14th successive home win in all competitions and could move level on points with second-place Man City with a victory.
      Meanwhile, Sunderland and Fulham will meet once more for a place in the FA Cup fifth round.
      The Black Cats earned a replay after drawing 1-1 at Craven Cottage, but they will need to go one step further if they are to reach the last-16 for the first time in eight years.
      And if that wasn’t enough, European champions Real Madrid are also playing as they take on Egyptian side Al Ahly in the Club World Cup.
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      Here is how the supercomputer – which analyses the latest odds and statistical data – sees all three matches going on Wednesday night…
      Man Utd vs Leeds
      Man Utd look unbeatable at home at this moment in time as they set their sights on rivals Man City – who are struggling to put together a solid run of form in the Premier League.
      By contrast, Leeds have not won a league match since the beginning of November.
      And while the departure of Jesse Marsch could spell the start of a new era, do not expect that to start at Old Trafford.
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      Supercomputer winner: Man Utd
      Supercomputer predicted scoreline: Man Utd 2-0 Leeds
      Most likely goalscorer: Marcus Rashford

      Sunderland vs Fulham
      Sunderland showed they are more than capable of competing with Premier League sides when they earned a draw in West London 10 days ago.
      But getting over the line and actually knocking out Marco Silva’s men could be a step too far for the second-tier outfit.
      Supercomputer winner: Draw (Fulham on penalties)
      Supercomputer predicted scoreline: 1-1
      Most likely goalscorer: Aleksandar Mitrovic
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      Al Ahly vs Real Madrid
      Real Madrid may have fallen eight points behind Barcelona in the LaLiga title race, but they will undoubtedly see the Club World Cup as a huge opportunity for silverware.
      Carlo Ancelotti’s men take on Egypt’s Al Ahly in the semi-finals of the tournament, with Flamengo or Al-Hilal awaiting them in Saturday’s final.
      Supercomputer winner: Real Madrid
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      Supercomputer predicted scoreline: Al Ahly 0-2 Real Madrid
      Most likely goalscorer: Karim Benzema
      Karim Benzema has scored 13 goals so far this seasonCredit: Getty More

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      Real Madrid vs Al-Ahly: Stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Club World Cup match

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      REAL MADRID take on Egyptian giants Al-Ahly for a place in the Club World Cup final. Los Blancos will be aiming to win the Club World Cup for the eighth time in their history and for the first time since 2018.
      Aurélien Tchouaméni consoles team mate Marco Asensio.Credit: Rex
      Al-Ahly players celebrate their win against Seattle Sounders.Credit: AFP
      The Spanish champions aren’t in the best form and find themselves eight points behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
      Al-Ahly competing in their eighth Club World Cup finished third in the past two editions but have never made the final.
      They advanced past Auckland City in the first round with a comfortable 3-0 win.
      The Egyptians set up a semi final with Real Madrid as they snatched a late win against MLS side Seattle Sounders in the second round as an 88th minute goal from Mohamed Magdy secured a 1-0 win.
      When is Real Madrid vs Al-Ahly?

      Real Madrid vs Al-Ahly will take place on Wednesday, February 8th.
      The game will kick off at 7pm UK time.
      Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium will play host.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Real Madrid’s clash with Al-Ahly won’t be live on TV.
      It can be streamed on FIFA Plus.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, it can be streamed for free on FIFA Plus and the Fifa Youtube channel.

      Team news
      Real Madrid are expected to be without first choice goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois who got injured in the warm up before their game against Mallorca last Weekend.
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      Karim Benzema and Eder Militao are doubts whilst Ferland Mendy and Lucas Vasquez are out for a month.
      Al Ahly have a fully fit squad to choose from. More

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      Flamengo vs Al-Hilal: Stream, TV channel, team news and kick-off time for Club World Cup semi-final clash

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      COPA LIBERTADORES champions Flamengo take on Saudia Arabia’s Al-Hilal for a place in the Club World Cup final.It’s been a decade since a Brazilian club last won this competition and Flamengo can become the third side from their country side to make the final in the last four editions.
      Former Chelsea defender David Luiz in training with FlamengoCredit: Reuters
      Al-Hilal players celebrating their penalty shootout win against Wydad CasablancaCredit: AFP
      Al-Hilal made the semi finals with a penalty shootout win against Wydad Casablanca having scored an injury time equaliser.
      The Saudis advanced to the semi finals for the third time in the last four Club World Cups.
      Victory would make them the first team from the Saudi Pro League to make the final.
      Al-Hilal have only lost once this season and sit fourth in the Saudi Pro League two points behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr.
      When is Flamengo vs Al-Hilal?

      Flamengo vs Al-Hilal will take place on Tuesday, February 7th.
      The game will kick off at 7pm UK time.
      The Grand Stade de Tanger will host the game.

      What channel is it and can it be live streamed?

      Flamengo’s clash with Al-Hilal won’t be shown live on tv.
      It can be live streamed on FIFA plus.

      Can I watch for FREE?

      Yes, you can watch the game for free on FIFA plus.

      Team news
      Bruno Henrique is out for Flamengo with a knee injury.
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      Flamengo have a fully fit squad to choose from otherwise and will be relying on Gabriel Barbosa for goals.
      Al-Hilal will be without the suspended Mohamed Kanno but otherwise have a fit squad to choose from with former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo expected to lead the line. More

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      Club World Cup referee makes history as he explains VAR decision to fans for first time ever

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      A REFEREE in Morocco made history as he explained a VAR decision to fans inside the stadium for the first time ever. Video Assistant Referees have had a growing and controversial presence in football over the last few years.
      Ma Ning made history after broadcasting his decision-making to fans
      The Club World Cup is voice system trial could be expanded to other competitons
      Fifa chiefs are attempting to tackle criticism that the system lacks transparency and leaves fans inside the ground in the dark.
      The Club World Cup is hosting a trial where refs have to explain their decisions over a loudspeaker in the stadium.
      A game between Oceania champions Auckland City and Egyptian side Al-Ahly’s has gone down in history as the first where the system has been used.
      Chinese referee Ma Ning incorrectly awarded a penalty to Al-Ahly after Taher Mohamed was taken down by Adam Mitchell deep in stoppage time.
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      After consulting the pitch side monitor, Ning realised that the tackle had happened on the edge of the box rather than inside the penalty area.
      The mic’d up official returned to the pitch and his voice boomed over the speaker system to the 47,000 supporters inside the ground.
      Ning said: “Decision will be a free kick. Auckland No.3 – denial of a goalscoring opportunity.”
      He then gave Mitchell a red card. The sending off did not effect the overall outcome of the game with goals from Hussein El Shahat, Mohamed Sherif and Percy Tau sending Al-Ahly through to the second round.
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      Fans can expect to see more of the voice system with the technology set to be trailed throughout the Club World Cup, including when Champions League winners Real Madrid enter the tournament.
      If the trial is deemed a success, the men’s Under-20 World Cup and the women’s World Cup will also see the system used.
      It could then arrive in major European competitions like the Premier League. More