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      Shocking moment VAR officials appear NOT TO SHOW ref key Vinicius Jr footage as star sent off after racial abuse

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      FOOTBALL fans have speculated that VAR officials did not show key sections of footage to show the referee as Vinicius Jr was sent off in Real Madrid’s clash with Valencia.The Brazilian winger was handed a red card after a brawl broke out in the game in which it was claimed he was racially abused by the Valencia fans.
      Absolute chaos! 😬Vini Jr. is now SENT OFF! 🟥Minutes after it seemed like he was the subject of abuse, the Real Madrid star sees red pic.twitter.com/4dXlvESrQ0— Viaplay Sports UK (@ViaplaySportsUK) May 21, 2023

      Vinicius Jr was sent off against ValenciaCredit: AFP
      He was shown red for his swipe at Hugo DuroCredit: Viaplay Sports UK
      But the Valencia man was not punished for holding Vini by his neckCredit: Viaplay Sports UK
      Fans have claimed the referee was not shown that moment on the monitorCredit: Viaplay Sports UK
      The dismissal came in the closing stages of the second half after Toni Kroos went close to scoring from a free kick.
      Players from both sides collided and TV replays showed Valencia’s Hugo Duro put his arm around Vinicius Jr’s neck.
      The Madrid star then managed to get out of the hold and caught the striker’s head with his arm.
      Referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea was advised to go to the monitor to review the scuffle.
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      However, some fans have claimed that the footage shown to the Spanish official appears to have missed the part in which Vinicius Jr has Duro’s arm around his neck.
      Viewers of the stream suggested that the referee was only shown the arm hitting Duro, leading to the red card of Vinicius Jr.
      The moment has been slammed by viewers online as one tweeted: “This whole situation is ludicrous.
      “Vinicius Jr was the subject of racial abuse, he’s then been put in a chokehold, VAR have told the referee to look at it, the footage shown to the ref didn’t show the choke and Vinicius Jr has been sent off.”
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      A second wrote: “With the ref being shown that portion of play the player that Vini raises his hands to even has his arm around Vinis neck so how has that been missed also. The Spanish refereeing makes our lot look amazing.”
      A third said: “One of the worst decisions of the season! Utterly shocking!”
      A fourth added: “How on earth hasn’t Hugo Duro been sent off there.”
      A fifth defended Vinicius, by saying: “That is unbelievable, he had every right to raise his arm there to shake him off.”
      After the game, the Real Madrid star claimed Spain is a “country of racists”.
      He reported abuse from home supporters during his team’s 1-0 defeat at the Mestalla Stadium.
      Vinicius pointed out the alleged offenders to the referee, with the match temporarily halted for around nine minutes.
      Los Blancos’ star winger sarcastically applauded and gave a peace sign to the home crowd as he left the field.
      Real Madrid later published an angry statement condemning the lack of “decisiveness” among referees in Spain and the “inaction” of the Spanish FA.
      It went on to say: “Yesterday, the referee and those in charge of the VAR evaded their responsibilities and made unfair decisions based on incomplete images, which were not seen completely, which were biased and which resulted in the direct sending off of our player Vinicius Júnior.
      “Unfortunately, what happened yesterday and the handling of it by the referees and the VAR is not perceived as an isolated incident, but as something that has been happening in many of our matches.
      “The victim who experiences the crime can never be held responsible for the offence.”
      La Liga meanwhile have published a list of seven complaints of offensive chants they have sent to the Spanish FA and Anti-violence Commission, detailing offensive chants by Valencia fans.
      Neither La Liga or the Spanish FA have yet commented on the VAR footage that was used for the red card decision.
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      Reports from Spain claim that the Spanish FA and the Referees’ Committee have taken action and sacked the game’s VAR official Nacho Iglesias Villanueva.
      However, those reports state that the sacking will only come into effect after this weekend as Iglesias Villanueva has already been appointed to a match. More

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      Fans given incredible behind-the-scenes look at VAR on MNF… but viewers aren’t convinced by Howard Webb’s ‘propaganda’

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      FOOTBALL fans were treated to a unique behind-the-scenes look at VAR but some were not convinced by Howard Webb in his appearance on Monday Night Football.The PGMOL chief accompanied Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher and offered further insight into VAR’s decision-making process.
      PGMOL chief Howard Webb discussed various VAR incidents on MNFCredit: Sky Sports
      One was the decision to overturn a handball given against Arsenal’s Jakub KiwiorCredit: Sky Sports
      Another included the decision to award Ivan Toney a penalty against BournemouthCredit: Sky Sports
      All three watched a series of clips where VAR has played a vital role in overturning a referee’s on-pitch decision, and discussed the communication between refs and the VAR in Stockley Park.
      First they watched an incident during a match between Chelsea and Liverpool where Kai Havertz scored with the use of his hand – the ref gave the goal but VAR was able to rule it out for handball after watching a replay.
      Webb, Carragher and Neville also reviewed a recent handball incident in Arsenal’s win at Newcastle earlier this month.
      Interestingly the footage showed VAR going through all the steps and highlighted their awareness surrounding possible outcomes – including the ball potentially going out of play from an outswinging corner.
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      For the incident in question the referee blew for a penalty after judging Jakub Kiwior to have blocked a shot with his arm.
      However the VAR was quickly on hand to check if the ball first hit Kiwior’s thigh, which it did, and they informed Chris Kavanagh to overturn his penalty call.
      The trio also watched replays from West Ham vs Newcastle, Brentford vs Bournemouth and Leicester vs Arsenal but some fans felt certain incidents were cherry-picked to show VAR in a good light.
      Other controversial moments where VAR appeared to have got decisions incorrect were left out, leading fans to claim it was a PR exercise.
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      One fan wrote: “I appreciate that Sky have gone through some VAR decisions where we can hear them walk through the decisions, but they’ve definitely played it safe with the clips they’ve shown!”
      Another added: “That VAR segment on MNF has just made me hate Howard Webb and prem’ refs even more. 35 minutes of cherry picked PGMOL propaganda showing how ‘competent’ they are. Useless.”
      A third said: “This is so so embarrassing. they’re only showing easy decisions they got right. How about you show Mitoma v Spurs, Rashford v city, Arsenal vs Brentford, Crystal Palace v Brighton etc and explain those. This is nothing but VAR/referee propaganda.”
      And another commented: “Insightful? You must be joking. The first two examples you showed we all knew the outcome of those at the time before they even went to VAR.
      “Who picked them Sky or Howard Webb? Where were any dubious decisions? All staged for PR” More

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      Arsenal fans fume as Kiwior ‘stops to put his boot on’ to let Brighton score – but others claim VAR should rule it out

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      ARSENAL fans were left fuming after Jakub Kiwior stopped to put his BOOT on as Brighton scored.But others claimed the defender’s shoe issue should have seen VAR rule out the Seagulls’ opener in Arsenal’s 3-0 defeat on Sunday.
      Jakub Kiwior stopped to put his boot on as Brighton scored against ArsenalCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      Fans were left fuming by the incident while others felt VAR should have intervenedCredit: Sky Sports

      January signing Kiwior racked up another start at the expense of Rob Holding as Arsenal hosted Brighton at the Emirates.
      The Gunners knew a win was necessary to keep their title hopes realistically alive.
      But after a drab 0-0 in the first half, it was Brighton who eventually drew first blood.
      Julian Enciso nipped into the box to fire past Aaron Ramsdale after 51 minutes.
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      Yet it was Kiwior who drew the ire of Arsenal fans after appearing to stop in his tracks during play.
      The centre-back looked to slightly stumble before going to one knee and adjusting his boot.
      At the same time, Enciso picked up the ball before slotting it into the net for 1-0.
      But while some fans slammed Kiwior for messing around with his shoe, others defended the Pole by claiming he appeared to be stamped on – and therefore VAR should have ruled out Brighton’s strike.
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      One said: “Embarrassing from Kiwior. Fully deserved for Brighton.”
      Another declared: “Kiwior needs to get a grip, shouldn’t be going down there.”
      One noted: “Kiwior’s ankle was stepped on from behind and he was on the ground literally a foot away from Enciso as he headed it in. How unaware can VAR get?”
      Another added: “Kiwior gets stepped on! VAR no goal!”
      Things got worse for Arsenal when Denis Undav put Brighton 2-0 up in the 86th minute.
      And Pervis Estupinan ensured the result was a rout with a third in the 96th minute.
      The result leaves the Gunners four points behind leaders Man City, who beat Everton 3-0 earlier today and still have a game in hand.
      Pep Guardiola’s side will win the title next weekend with a win against Chelsea – or if Arsenal lose the day before when they play Nottingham Forest.
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      If Arsenal draw their match, City just need a draw themselves to retain their crown. More

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      Bournemouth star Jefferson Lerma suffers BROKEN NOSE after being ‘punched’ by Crystal Palace’s Joachim Andersen

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      GARY O’NEIL plans to speak to referee chief Howard Webb after Joachim Andersen BROKE Jefferson Lerma’s nose and nothing was done.Replays showed Palace defender Andersen caught Bournemouth ace Lerma with what looked to be a punch at a corner just after the half-hour.
      Bournemouth ace Jefferson Lerma broke his nose against Crystal PalaceCredit: Rex
      Lerma was hurt after a clash with Crystal Palace ace Joachim AndersenCredit: Rex
      Lerma’s injury made Bournemouth manager Gary I’Neil frustrated as VAR didn’t reactCredit: Reuters
      Andersen appeared to have punched Lerma during a their Premier League clash
      It was not clear if it was intentional and though VAR ref Andy Madley had a good look at it, Andersen escaped unpunished.
      O’Neil spoke to Webb last week after Dominic Solanke was denied a  penalty against Chelsea.
      The Cherries’ chief, whose side lost 2-0, said: “I speak to Howard Webb most Sundays at the moment! I’ll speak to him this time because I feel like it’s an important one.
      “It’s a significant blow to the face. Jeff has broken his nose from it.
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      “It looked like a fairly clear punch in the face to me on the footage. The fact that we got the usual check complete from VAR and it’s one that’s gone against us was a surprise.
      “But we were very poor and we need to improve.”
      Palace manager Roy Hodgson said: “I have no idea what happened or how the player landed on the ground but I have to trust the referee, who did not see any reason to give a free-kick.
      “That was backed up by VAR so that was perfectly good enough for me.”
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      Eberechi Eze’s double took his tally to six goals in the eight games since Hodgson’s return.
      He said: “I just feel like I am more free under Hodgson, he has given me licence to run at people.
      “Under him I do my best to positively affect the games.”
      But Hodgson added: “It’s what Eze has added to his game, it’s not what we’ve added to his game.
      “All we can do is try to use his talents to the full and get him into positions where he can showcase those talents.
      “He’s very keen to pick up on any information he’s given, so he deserves a lot of credit.” More

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      Arsenal legend Thierry Henry reveals his five new rules to revolutionise football including extra points for goals

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      THIERRY HENRY revealed his five new rules to revolutionise football – including extra points for goals. The Arsenal legend knows a thing or two about the beautiful game having scored 417 career goals, including a club-record 228 for the Gunners.
      Thierry Henry has revealed his five-step plan to transform footballCredit: https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/
      Teams would be penalised for time-wasting by the opposition getting a free-kickCredit: Getty
      He also won the World Cup, Euros and Champions League and was part of the Premier League Invincibles in 2003-04.
      But now he has turned to coaching and punditry and is a regular on CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage.
      And on Wednesday night, he revealed his five-step plan to improve the global game.
      Henry was made ‘King for a day’ by CBS host Kate Abdo, and was given a crown and a red robe for the joke coronation.
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      Abdo said: “As most of you know we have just had a three-day coronation weekend here in Great Britain.
      “But if you thought the ancient rituals and gilded pageantry was done, you would be wrong.
      “He already has a statue outside The Emirates. And now Thierry Henry gets the biggest honour of them all… he is our king for a day.”
      Firstly, Henry wants to get rid of the dark arts of time-wasting – as Newcastle and Brentford have mastered this season.
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      The Frenchman said: “When a team refuses to play – time-wasting, kicking the ball out – the referee can give a free-kick just like in rugby 25 yards away from goal, you can put the ball wherever you want.
      “Just play football, that’s my rule.”
      The second rule sees teams who score three goals in a game get an extra point, regardless of the result.
      For example, Fulham would have got four points and Leicester one for the Cottagers’ 5-3 win on Monday.
      Fellow pundit Jamie Carragher asked what happens if a team scores seven – no doubt in reference to Liverpool’s thumping victory over Manchester United this season – to which Henry confirmed they goal-hungry side get two extra points.
      Thirdly, Henry said: “This is a big one for me.
      “Referees have to come after the game and talk to the press, please, and wear a mic also.
      “I want to hear what you say because they are not that polite sometimes, I wasn’t also at times.
      “Please can you explain your mistakes or how great you were, we want to tell you how great you were sometimes or how bad you are like people used to tell us.”
      This suggestion got a resounding “yes” of support from Carragher and Micah Richards, especially after recent success in France.
      You don’t buy a house without visiting itThierry Henry on signing players
      Carra asked: “Would you have more respect for them then?”
      Henry replied: “Yes because I can understand someone explaining, ‘This is what I saw – I made a mistake.’ You move on usually.
      “What used to bother me is when there was no explanation, they would just go and hide.”
      Henry’s fourth role would see sporting directors or whoever overseas transfers do their due diligence.
      He said: “You don’t buy a house without visiting it. You go in the morning, you go at night, you hear the noise.
      “I’ve seen so many players arrive at places without anyone knowing if they could adapt at the place.
      “Do you know what he’s about? Do you know his background?”
      Carragher chipped in: “What was the sporting director like at Monaco?” in a cheeky quip at Henry’s failed 20-match spell as manager.
      “If a team scores more than three goals in a game, give them an extra point…”King Titi has spoken. 👑 pic.twitter.com/B5gs5njfDj— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) May 10, 2023

      Henry quickly moved on to his fifth and final rule to introduce temporary injury substitutes to prevent teams going down to ten players when someone needs treatment or doctors rushing assessments.
      This idea was proposed for the Premier League but was blocked by lawmakers Ifab which prompted a furious reaction from the PFA.
      The former forward then added a bonus legislation, allowing presenter Kate Abdo to bring a radiator with her to the studio “because she’s always cold”.
      And his suggestions got plenty of love on social media.
      One said: “That ref post-match conference looks a MUST thing to have.”
      Another wrote: “Interesting rules . . . particularly about the ref having a mic and doing a presser, very much needed.”
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      A third added: “Titi take three rules from rugby I like it.”
      And a final user simply commented: “Titi the king.”
      Leicester would have got a point from their 5-3 defeat at FulhamCredit: Reuters
      Henry wants to hear referees explain their decisions during the match and to the mediaCredit: Alamy
      He outlined his ideas on CBS Sports’ Champions League showCredit: https://twitter.com/CBSSportsGolazo/status/1656417656717848576?s=20 More

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      New picture shows why Carlo Ancelotti was so furious after Man City equaliser at Real Madrid

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      A SHOCK new photo has revealed why Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid were so furious over Kevin De Bruyne’s equaliser at the Bernabeu.Vinicius Jr broke the deadlock in the Champions League semi-final first-leg 1-1 draw between Los Blancos and Manchester City.
      Kevin De Bruyne earned Man City a draw at Real MadridCredit: Getty
      Carlo Ancelotti was furious at the decision to allow the goalCredit: Alamy
      Bernardo Silva appeared to have kept the ball in for City during the build-upCredit: BeIN sports
      BEIN Sport are now claiming that it had crossed the line and a throw-in should have been awardedCredit: BEIN SPORT
      The Brazilian produced an incredible strike from outside of the area in the 36th minute to send Rio Ferdinand wild in the BT Studio.
      Tensions then threatened to boil over as Dani Carvajal was labelled an “absolute disgrace” for his play acting after he shoved Jack Grealish into the pitchside hoardings.
      But a stunning effort from De Bruyne earned City a 1-1 draw to take back to the Etihad next week for the second-leg.
      However, that goal was hotly-disputed by Real Madrid’s players and their bench for a reason unknown to most English viewers.
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      Their usually-cool boss Ancelotti was so angered that he even received a yellow card from the referee for his protests.
      And now it has emerged why he was so enraged by the goal as the ball appeared to have crossed the line for a throw-in just seconds before the equaliser.
      In the lead-up to the goal, the ball looked to have gone out of play right in front of the Madrid dug-out.
      But neither the assistant referee nor the man in the middle spotted the incident and allowed Bernardo Silva to play on.
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      However, a VAR check was not even able to be used as moments later Eduardo Camavinga lost the ball.
      And it was only then that the attacking phase for City that led to the equaliser was deemed to have begun, meaning that the potential throw-in decision was not able to be reviewed.
      Italian Ancelotti was still seething over the decision afterwards as he took aim at the officials.
      He said: “The ball was off the pitch.
      “That’s it. Technology said it. I don’t understand why VAR didn’t check it.
      “The referee didn’t pay attention to many things tonight.”  More

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      Watch Xhaka’s brother get called back on to pitch after VAR rescinds second yellow – only to be shown straight red

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      TAULANT XHAKA was involved in one of the strangest incidents since VAR was implemented during Basel’s match vs FC Zurich on Sunday. Taulant, brother of Arsenal star Granit Xhaka, was left furious after he was recalled to the pitch only to be sent back off again.
      Xhaka was clearly frustrated after being recalled all the way back up the tunnel just to be dismissed again
      Granit and Taulant Xhaka have played against each other at international level with Granit representing Switzerland and Taulant playing for Albania

      The 32-year-old was given his marching orders after receiving two yellow cards, the second of which was for a headbutt on Zurich player Nikola Katic.
      The Albanian international left the pitch and walked down the tunnel only to be called back by the referee after a VAR review.
      VAR had determined that the headbutt was a straight red card offence rather than a yellow and so Xhaka was shown the red and had to leave the pitch for a second time in a matter of minutes.
      Xhaka’s red card wasn’t the only sending off of the game as four players were shown a red in what was a feisty affair between the Swiss rivals.
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      The match ended with Zurich winding up as 2-0 winners.
      It sees Zurich now in eighth place with Basel up in fifth.
      Xhaka took to Instagram following the game to apologise for losing his temper and explain what happened.
      He wrote: “I would like to take this opportunity to apologise in all form for my suspension from last night.
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      “You know me as an emotional player. As someone who does not hold back, who gives everything for his colours on the pitch.
      “And we players, too, are flesh and blood people who react emotionally in certain situations.
      “At the same time, no verbal insults on the field, against me and my family, justify such a blunder on my part.”
      He went on to say: “I can’t undo what happened last night and I will of course face the consequences for not being able to control myself for a brief moment.” More

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      Sky Sports to launch huge new show NEXT WEEK which will give fans VAR change they’ve been waiting for

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      SKY SPORTS are set to air a new show next week that will bring more VAR transparency.The new programme will be launched on Monday and was initiated by the new PGMOL chief Howard Webb.
      Sky Sports are set to launch a new groundbreaking show focusing on VARCredit: AFP
      The show will include audio material of communication between referees and VARCredit: Rex
      Webb is keen to increase transparency and was instrumental in the creation of that planned 30-minute show on Sky.
      The groundbreaking programme will also include a major element that fans have been calling for.
      Sky Sports will share audio recording from the communication between referees and VAR officials.
      The aim is to help clubs and fans understand how decisions are reached via VAR and reduce confusion as well as animosity.
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      The pilot programme will include interaction between the on-field officials and VAR.
      The first episode will focus on Liverpool’s clash with Leicester at King Power Stadium next Monday.
      This comes after several incidents involving Premier League managers lashing out at referees and VAR.
      The most recent high-profile incident took place two weeks ago during Liverpool’s dramatic 4-3 win over Tottenham at Anfield.
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      An irate Jurgen Klopp charged towards fourth official John Brooks following Diogo Jota’s last-gasp winner, with the German then being given a caution by referee Paul Tierney.
      Klopp’s emotions also spilled over during his post-match interviews, with the German tactician being slapped with an FA charge for his comments.
      The Liverpool boss outraged refs’ chiefs with his claim that Tierney had something against his side. More