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      Nottingham Forest release ’embarrassing’ statement about VAR being a ‘Luton fan’ & say club will ‘consider its options’

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      NOTTINGHAM FOREST lashed out with a scathing statement on social media after their controversial Premier League loss to Everton, which was slammed by Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville.Forest lost 2-0 to the Toffees at the City Ground with goals by Idrissa Gueye and Dwight McNeil bringing Nuno Espirito Santo’s men just a point a way from the relegation zone.Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept. We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. Our patience has been tested multiple times. NFFC will now consider its options.— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 21, 2024

      Nottingham Forest released a furious statement after their controversial loss to EvertonCredit: RexNottingham Forest’s statement was slammed by Jamie Carragher and Gary NevilleCredit: AlamyHowever, Nottingham were furious with the refereeing and VAR following some controversial calls that left the hosts protesting for three penalties.Everton ace Ashley Young was involved in every instance as he first appeared to foul Giovanni Reyna inside the area.Callum Hudson-Odoi’s cross was then met by Young’s hand before the ex-Manchester United ace appeared to foul the Chelsea academy graduate in the second half.Forest then took to social media where they appeared to suggest the VAR official is a Luton fan before revealing they would consider their next move.Read More on FootballThe club tweeted from their official account: “Three extremely poor decisions – three penalties not given – which we simply cannot accept.”We warned the PGMOL that the VAR is a Luton fan before the game but they didn’t change him. “Our patience has been tested multiple times. NFFC will now consider its options.”They statement was met with a furious reaction by Sky Sports pundit Carragher, who admitted earlier that Forest should have been awarded a penalty after Young’s handball.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe Liverpool legend conceded that the referees had a “horrific day” and understands the frustration but believes that tweet was “embarrassing”.Carragher said: “It tells you where we are in the Premier League when clubs are doing that.Nuno Espirito Santo gives press conference after Nottingham Forest lose to Liverpool“Stuart Attwell and Anthony Taylor have had a horrific day and they should be criticised as it could have real implications. “But that, what I’ve just read there on social media. That’s like a fan in a pub. That is embarrassing.“I get the frustration. That rubbish about the VAR being a Luton fan – they can’t get involved in that. You’ve got to show a little bit of class as a football club.”Neville doubled down by describing Forest’s statement as “horrendous”.The United legend said on Sky Spoirts: “It”s a horrendous statement by that football club.”It lets the proud history of them down. The inferred cheating, as suggested by a Luton fan being a VAR official absolutely ridiculous.” More

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      LaLiga star fumbles ‘worst penalty the world has ever seen’ that’s ‘even worse than Diana Ross’ with last kick of game

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      LALIGA star Ante Budimir was left red faced after failing to score a last-second penalty for Osasuna last night.However, it was not simply the fact he missed, but rather the manner in which he had done it.Osasuna’s Ante Budimir fluffed his lines from 12 yardsAs he went to feint the kick he got his feet muddled upThis saw the ball chip up and go straight into the arms of the goalkeeperThe goal would have almost certainly sealed a point against ValenciaThe 32-year-old was previously three from three this season, with 16 goals in the leagueCredit: GettyThe Croatian stepped up to the spot kick in the 98th minute of last night’s match against Valencia.André Almeida’s strike for the visitors after 18 minutes had separated the sides, before Budimir was fouled in the penalty area by Hugo Guillamon, with the decision confirmed by VAR.Budimir, joint second with Jude Bellingham in the Spanish top flights goalscoring charts with 16 goals and only behind Artem Dovbyk’s 17, had previously scored three in three from 12 yards this season.However, as he stepped up to take the decisive kick at the El Sadar Stadium, he appeared to be caught in two minds.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBudimir looked set to strike the ball to his left before feinting, managing to send goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili down to the floor in that direction.But the 32-year-old seemed to get his feet all tangled up and only managed to produce a tame chip directly towards the hands of the goalkeeper as he regained his balance.Budimir, like the thousands watching in the stadium and at home, was in disbelief at the gaffe that was only the third penalty miss of his career – and first since 2015.And it ended up costing Osasuna a point as they lost the match 1-0.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERReacting to the miss, the commentator declared: “It’s the worst penalty you’ll see, certainly this season and maybe ever!”One fan wrote on social media: “Oh no. What’s he even trying?”Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson spotted arguing with Blues team-mate after 6-0 Everton thumping as penalty row rages onA second said: “That’s what you get for being too cute with it!”A third added: “As time expires as well, LMAO.”Another said: “Bloody hell. It’s even worse than Diana Ross,” in reference to the singer’s shocker as she shot miles wide of the target at the World Cup opening ceremony when the USA hosted in 1994.Though one fan added: “To be fair his was on target… eventually. The Ross kick went at 45 degrees!”Budimir has impressed for Osasuna this seasonOsasuna fans were also noted to be fairly forgiving for their Player of the Season, giving him some applause despite the miss. And it would later turn out that Budimir had a very reasonable excuse for the tame effort.Following the match, a Osasuna revealed that the Croat had been playing with three BROKEN RIBS.A club statement read: “The footballer Ante Budimir suffered a trauma in tonight’s match against Valencia CF for which, once the match was over, he was transferred to the University of Navarra Clinic.”The tests carried out have determined that the red striker suffers chest trauma with three rib fractures in the right hemithorax.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The player has been admitted to the University of Navarra Clinic for observation of progress and analgesic treatment until further evaluation in the next few hours.”The Premier League saw it’s own penalty excitement on Monday as Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke argued over the taker of a penalty eventually dispatched by Cole Palmer in a 6-0 drubbing of Everton by Chelsea. More

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      Bruno Fernandes and Bournemouth boss Iraola in heated debate on pitch at full-time after controversial Man Utd draw

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      BRUNO FERNANDES and Andoni Iraola were involved in an animated debate upon the conclusion of Manchester United’s draw with Bournemouth.The Cherries boss, 41, felt that his side should have had a penalty in the dying embers of the 2-2 barnstormer.Andoni Iraola and Bruno Fernandes engaged in a lively debateCredit: PAThe duo disagreed on some key callsCredit: ReutersWilly Kambwala’s foul was adjudged to be outside the boxReferee Tony Harrington initially pointed to the penalty spot when Ryan Christie was taken out by Willy Kambwala.The call was subsequently overturned following a controversial VAR check, with the foul adjudged to have taken place outside the box.Iraola was also furious with the earlier decision to award United a spot kick.At the end of the game, the Spaniard entered the pitch to plead his case.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe ended up engaging in a lively debate with United captain Fernandes.The pair appeared to be discussing the late penalty call.Man Utd twice fell behind on the South Coast, via goals by Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert.Fernandes equalised each time, with his second coming from the penalty spot, following a contentious handball by Adam Smith.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERIraola was furious with the decision, and told Sky Sports after the game: “[The handball] I think it is in the rules no? The ball rebounds from his team-mate and what Adam does is instinctive. I think it is not called normally, these kind of handballs.“I believe completely it was a penalty [for Christie]. Against Newcastle the penalty against us, the contact started outside the box.It’s baffling,’ says Gary Neville as he blasts Ten Hag’s coaching and reveals what Man Utd are ‘worst in the league at'”But [today] the first frame was put so the first contact was on the edge of the box, but the contact continues one, two metres inside and is stopping the player.“It is not just one moment and Christie is down. The defender goes with Christie one, two metres inside the box. For me it is obvious.“In the first half Kobbie Mainoo dives and it is not a yellow card, second half Ryan Christie, there is contact and he falls down, but yellow card for diving. What is the difference?“I understand that we are safe, but for us every point is very important. Very, very important. In the last games since we are safe all the decisions have gone against us.We need the same respect as other teamsAndoni Iraola”But at the end we need the same respect as other teams. All the teams are playing for important things, and it cost us two points and a lot of hard work. We demand some consistency.”Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag felt that the officials got the late penalty decision correct.He told the BBC: “It was not a penalty, definitely not. We conceded in the last four games three penalties and all of them were debatable. The one we won today was also debatable.”On Fernandes, he added: “Scoring twice, very creative, it’s true he gives a lot of energy to the team.READ MORE SUN STORIES”He is acting as a captain, bringing the energy and we are very pleased with this.”We are all disappointed but he expresses that feeling. We have to win our games and we have dropped too many unnecessary points in the last few games.”Erik ten Hag felt that the officials got the big decisions rightCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd branded ‘luckiest team in the league’ as last minute penalty for Bournemouth controversially ruled out

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      FANS branded Manchester United the Premier League’s “luckiest team” after DOUBLE penalty drama in a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth.The Cherries had a stoppage-time spot-kick overturned by VAR – after Bruno Fernandes netted a controversial penalty for United.The Cherries felt this was a penalty as Kambwala catches ChristieSome fans reckon the challenge was on the line of the boxBournemouth’s Ryan Christie tumbled following Willy Kambwala’s lunge – but after video replays the resulting spot-kick decision was changed to a free-kick INCHES outside the box.Fans claimed it’s “unreal” how United profited from the key verdicts.One posted: “They’ve done nothing in this game, 2 pens and they’re getting a point.”A third wrote: “They must be the luckiest team in the league.”READ MORE TOP STORIESBut even that’s an understatement according to a fourth viewer.He was particularly upset at United’s spot-kick – which others labelled “disgraceful” as it was given for Kobbie Mainoo’s shot deflecting off Adam Smith’s hand.The fuming fan said: “United are genuinely the luckiest team in the world. What kind of penalty is that man.”Sticking to the theme, one observer insisted: “United have to go down as the luckiest team I’ve ever watched in my life.”Most read in FootballAdam Smith and Co were left gutted by a drawCredit: ReutersA fellow frustrated supporter pondered the two contrasting spot-kick decisions as he posted: “Are there different rules for Man Utd penalties?”Skipper Fernandes twice struck levellers for United but Erik ten Hag’s men still went four Prem games without a victory.Paul Scholes fumes at Man Utd stars Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho in now-deleted post over ‘standards’ Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert each put the Cherries briefly in front before the break.The draw left the Red Devils seventh, 10 points off the top four, with Bournemouth remaining 12th. More

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      Man Utd benefit from ‘worst penalty decision ever’ with fans left in shock at freak handball call vs Bournemouth

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a controversial penalty in their clash against Bournemouth.The penalty was given after the ball ricocheted off a Bournemouth player and onto the arm of Adam Smith.The ball ricocheted onto Adam Smith’s armCredit: XThe incident came when Kobbie Mainoo lashed a shot at Ryan Christie.The ball came off Christie at some pace and almost instantly deflected the ball into Smith’s arm.The ref had no hesitation in pointing to the spot, despite the decision looking harsh.A VAR review concluded that Smith had moved his arm towards the ball and therefore the decision should stand.READ MORE ON MAN UTDWhile it looked that way in slow motion, in real time it looked impossible to react that quickly.Many fans were incensed by that decision on X, however.One fan posted: “My god that is one of the worst penalty decisions I’ve ever seen.”A second fan posted to say: “WHAT on earth is this? Nobody outside of the Big 6 is getting this. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”They skew and try their best to prop these teams up the league I’m convinced.”A third fan posted: “Softest of soft penalties.”Inside Sir Alex Ferguson’s Biggest Bust-UpsWhile a fourth said: “How was that a penalty?”A fifth added: “Never a penalty.”The pen was eventually converted by United captain Bruno Fernandes for his second of the game.The chance to convert from the spot gave United a lifeline to make it 2-2 in a game Bournemouth had dominated to that point. More

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      Borussia Dortmund have penalty overturned by VAR DURING ex-Man Utd star’s run up in never-before-seen moment

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND were denied a goal in a never-before-seen moment during their game against Borussia Monchengladbach.The Bundesliga giants were leading the match 2-1 at Borussia-Park as they looked to keep pace with RB Leipzig in the Champions League spots.Marcel Sabitzer had two penalties against Borussia MönchengladbachCredit: APHe converted both effortsCredit: GettyThe second was stopped for a VAR check during his run-upCredit: AFPThe referee could be seen blowing his whistle just as Sabitzer was about to strike the ballDortmund started the match well as they raced into a 2-0 lead inside 28 minutes thanks to a brace from Marcel Sabitzer.Monchengladbach found a way back into the tie as Maximilian Wober bagged in the 36th minute.Former Manchester United loanee Sabitzer then thought he had the chance to restore his side’s two-goal lead in the 51st minute.Karim Adeyemi appeared to be brought down by Jonas Omlin as the referee pointed to the spot.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLSabitzer stepped up to take the penalty but as he was about to kick the ball the referee blew his whistle once again.As the ball hit the net, the players were subject to a very late VAR check on the incident.The decision arrived to overturn the penalty as Omlin was judged to have won the ball fairly.Fans were left in shock as they reacted on social media.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “Sabitzer was taking a penalty, converted the penalty but just when he was about to hit it, the referee stopped him and went for a VAR check to CANCEL the penalty. Remarkable moment!”A second commented: “What in the name of VAR is that in Bundesliga?”I’m Dortmund’s sexiest fan and I double up as a lingerie model and nurse.. Marco Reus is the love of my lifeA third wrote: “The game is gone man honestly.”A fourth said: “Such a heartbreaker.”A fifth fumed: “Since when can you do that.”Another added: “Surely they can’t do that? the pen has already been called.”To make matters worse, the decision denied Sabitzer a hat-trick in the match.Adeyemi was then sent off in the 55th minute for a second bookable offence.However, Dortmund were able to hold on to the slender lead and take three points home with them. More

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      Mikel Arteta breaks silence on Gabriel ‘handball’ as Arsenal boss claims ref DID follow rules on ‘scandalous’ decision

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      MIKEL ARTETA has praised the referee for using “common sense” by not issuing a handball penalty in the 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich.Gabriel caused a stir after picking the ball up from a short David Raya goal-kick before restarting play during the Emirates clash on Tuesday night.Mikel Arteta has praised the referee for using “common sense” for not giving a penalty against Gabriel in the 2-2 draw with Bayern MunichCredit: GettyThe Arsenal defender picked up the ball from a short David Raya goal-kick before restarting playBased on the word of the law, Arsenal should have conceded a second penalty against Bayern Munich with the referee reportedly “admitting” to seeing a clear handball in the box.Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel was left frustrated, claiming that whistler Glenn Nyberg told him he saw the bizarre incident.But Arteta hailed the Nyberg for making the right decision.He said: “I did notice the Gabriel handball story, especially after where there was a certain reaction from Bayern…”. READ MORE ARSENAL”The referees used the law and the law says to use common sense and whether you take an advantage from that situation which there isn’t any advantage”.According to the International Football Association Board (IFAB): “Referees are expected to use common sense and to apply the ‘spirit of the game’ when applying the Laws of the Game.”This use of common sense is commonly referred to as ‘Law 18′ in IFAB’s Laws of the Game, which does not actually include a Law 18.After the game, Tuchel told TNT Sports: “The referee did not have the courage today to give us a deserved penalty, in a bit of a crazy and awkward situation.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”He admitted on the pitch that he saw the situation and that in a quarter-final it’s not enough for him to give a penalty for a kids’ mistake.”So he admitted that he knows about the mistake the player made. That is a bit frustrating.”What happened to Highbury?In his post-match press conference, Tuchel, 50, later added: “I felt a lot of little decisions go against us… and a huge mistake in not giving us a penalty.”What makes us really angry is the explanation on the pitch. He said it’s a kid’s mistake and isn’t giving a penalty for that.”Arsenal will have to pull it back and win at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night to secure a spot in the semi-finals.How Arteta made Arsenal horrible again, with Tony Pulis tactic and gentle star turned into Diego Costa-style hate figureBy Dave Kidd
      BOTTLERS, chokers, shandy-drinking southern softies.
      These were the charges levelled at Arsenal when they blew the title last season.
      And even if the actual reason they failed was because William Saliba got injured and Rob Holding had to start, Mikel Arteta clearly took those accusations to heart.
      If his team are not crowned champions next month, the Gunners boss has categorically ensured that they won’t go down being accused of nicey-niceyness.
      Because, as well as being thrillingly entertaining and free-scoring when they want to be, this season’s Arsenal are also thoroughly horrible.They are not here to make friends. They are not interested in being anybody’s second-favourite team.
      And so, six days after stink-bombing the Etihad with a display of Mourinho-esque anti-football for a 0-0 draw, Arsenal turned up at the home of former bogey-team Brighton and s***housed their way to a thoroughly impressive 3-0 win.
      How wonderful for the travelling Gooners to witness Ben White — against his former club — going down as if he’d taken a bullet to his neck when Brighton’s Pervis Estupinan brushed against him.
      White is renowned as a gentle and decent bloke, intelligent enough to challenge the zeitgeist and claim there might be things in life other than football.
      And yet suddenly he’s become some Diego Costa-style anti-hero hate figure, his wife goading the masses by posting social-media pictures of them playing a childish card game on a sun lounger after he’d refused an international call-up.
      Because Arsenal are horrible again. Even Ben White is a villain.And that might just be Arteta’s greatest triumph.
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      Howard Webb ‘blocking Premier League manager’s calls’ as boss demands answers for ‘possibly worst decision ever’

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      GARY O’NEIL has joked that Howard Webb may have blocked his phone calls after Wolves’ defeat to West Ham.The West Midlands side lost 2-1 to the Hammers, but a late Max Kilman goal was chalked off for offside.Gary O’Neil was fuming at a decision in the defeat against West HamCredit: ReutersHe joked that Howard Webb is rejecting his phone callsCredit: RexO’Neil was left fuming with the decision that judged substitute Tawanda Chirewa to be impeding goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski while in an offside position.The 99th-minute goal had originally been given, but VAR Darren England advised referee Tony Harrington to go to the monitor to have another look.He opted to rule out the goal, leaving O’Neil seething in his post-match interview.The manager is now facing a charge from the FA for improper conduct relating to his behaviour towards Harrington.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLO’Neil described the incident as “possibly the worst decision I’ve ever seen” and has been sanctioned for his reaction to Harrington in the dressing room area of Molineux.Webb has been a regular on the other end of O’Neil’s phone this season after a string of baffling decisions against Wolves.However, O’Neil has insisted that they still have a good relationship.He joked: “I guess if he sees something in our game and he sees my name pop up on his phone it might be, ‘oh, do I have to take this one’.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe continued: “I’m sure he has pressed the red button a few times, but he is always open and honest and that is all I ask.”I don’t need him to agree to me, it is just about giving me a real understanding of why.Fans think they’ve spotted bizarre optical illusion in Wolves training ground video”Speed dial is the wrong way to put it, I’m happy to speak to Howard as he is happy to speak to me.”I speak to him even when it is not about us. There have been some ones where I’ve been sat at home on a Sunday and seen something, just trying to have a decent relationship. We are both working in the same game.”O’Neil has also claimed that there is a “disconnect” between what VAR awards and what people think the outcome will be.He added: “We should have a real good idea of an idea of what is coming next with VAR, whereas it doesn’t feel that way,” he added.”It feels there is maybe a disconnect between what people are expecting and the end result.”You can feel it across the whole league, there has been a lot of disappointment with decisions and the way the season has gone with VAR and other bits and pieces.READ MORE SUN STORIES”That’s not to say it’s all bad, there have been some really good calls.”Not only at Wolves there is a desire from everybody for the standard of it to improve, and I’m sure that goes for the guys in charge of it.” More