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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

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      Fans rage ‘what’s the point in VAR’ as West Ham denied penalty for ‘most obvious handball’ by Lindelof against Man Utd

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      WEST HAM fans were left raging after VAR denied them a penalty following an apparent handball by Victor Lindelof. Late in the first half of the encounter between the Hammers and Manchester United, Said Benrahma’s cross struck the arm of Red Devils defender Lindelof.

      The ball appeared to strike the arm of Victor Lindelof
      But the ref opted against giving a penalty
      However, referee Peter Bankes and VAR official Stuart Attwell deemed the Swede had not caused an offence in the action.
      The pundits in the BT Sports studio were unanimous in calling for a penalty, while fans online raged at the decision.
      Joe Cole said: “Without a doubt [it’s a penalty]. [Said] Benrahma hits it and he’s moved his arm towards the ball.
      “I don’t understand for the life of me why VAR hasn’t given it. It doesn’t make sense. If you’re David Moyes, you’re furious, it’s a nailed-on penalty.”
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      Taking to Twitter one said: “Is this not the most obvious example of handball there is?”
      A second typed: “How is that not a pen? He literally moved his to purposely handball it.”
      A third remarked: “Oh my goodness gracious me. Biggest handball I’ve ever seen he pulled his arm back out 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
      “That’s handball all day and twice on a Sunday unless you’re Manchester United,” commented a fourth.
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      A fifth declared: “That is absolutely handball from Lindelof. Begs the question what the point of VAR really is?”
      Another added: “Lindelof has almost caught that.”
      Fortunately for the Hammers the decision did not matter in the end as they ran out 1-0 winners after David de Gea failed to stop Benrahma’s tame strike.
      Victory leaves West Ham seven points clear of the relegation zone with three games remaining.
      Fourth-placed United however are nervously looked over their shoulders as rivals Liverpool are only one point behind. More

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      Fans accuse WBC of ‘making up rules’ after rare use of ‘boxing VAR’ sees star awarded retrospective knockdown

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      BOXING champion Julio Cesar Martinez was retrospectively awarded a knockdown following a rare use of VAR. The WBC have been known to use instant replays in the past, including a 2019 fight with Martinez.
      Julio Cesar Martinez, left, punching Ronal BatistaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      This time, the Mexican was given a 10-8 round against Ronal Batista after the referee initially failed to score it a knockdown.
      But upon replays, the decision was overturned and the knockdown was scored.
      It left some fans in confusion and accusing the WBC of making up their own rules.
      One said: “VAR in boxing now?”
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      Another added: “Mauricio Sulaiman the belt specialist making up rules for the Eddy Reynoso camp.”
      One commented: “Since when did that come into play???”
      Another wrote: “Nah VAR has already ruined football now boxing is next.”
      Martinez in 2019 saw a knockout against Charlie Edwards overturned to a no-contest due to low-blows.
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      The result was initially announced as a Martinez win until WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman got in the ring to change the decision.
      Martinez, 28, went on to beat Batista, 26, by majority decision, retaining his flyweight title.
      And it could set up a unification with Britain’s IBF champion Sunny Edwards, 27.
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      Major change to VAR could come in next season and fans have been asking for it for ages

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      PREMIER LEAGUE fans could be able to listen to conversations between referees and VAR next season, according to reports.Supporters have been calling for the ability to hear what is being said for ages to help their understanding of why some decisions are being made.
      Supporters could be able to listen to conversations between referees and VARs from next seasonCredit: Getty
      The change could give fans more understanding as to why decisions are being madeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      However, discussions between players or managers and referees will be kept confidentialCredit: PA
      It has also been pushed for by PGMOL boss and former Premier League referee Howard Webb since he started his current role in December.
      The aim would be to reduce confusion around controversial calls and give fans more appreciation toward referees and VARs.
      Especially in decisions such as the Kaoru Mitoma goal for Brighton against Tottenham that was incorrectly ruled out for handball.
      The Daily Mail has reported that football lawmakers IFAB would have “no problem” making audio recordings available to the public.
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      However, they would only be able to be heard after the games have finished and not broadcast live.
      The report also suggests that Premier League clubs are “open” to the idea as well as the officials.
      Although it is very unlikely to be implemented before the end of the current campaign.
      The report says that this is because managers would want to hear audio from decisions earlier in the season that have gone against them.
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      Fans would only be able to listen to conversations between stadium officials and those at Stockley Park.
      But they would not be able to hear the talk between the managers or players and referees such as Jurgen Klopp’s discussion with Paul Tierney during the win over Tottenham, these are considered confidential.
      There would be hope that with more transparency and accountability there will be fewer mistakes.
      This season PGMOL has issued at least ten apologies to clubs for getting decisions wrong this season, including three to Brighton.
      MLS’s refereeing body PRO publishes audio after every match round and did so while Webb was working in the United States.
      It is called ‘Inside Video Review’ and is published on PRO’s YouTube channel. More