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Jamaica hope to defy 'extreme disorganisation' to pull off World Cup upset
Jamaica hope to defy 'extreme disorganisation' to pull off World Cup upset
Jamaica must put rows with their federation behind them and get star striker Khadija Shaw firing if they are to win a match at the Women's...
2023-07-14 13:40
In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion
In Mexico, a Japanese traditional dancer shows how body movement speaks beyond culture and religion
Unlike the fast-moving interpreters of samba, salsa and other Latin American dancing styles, Japanese traditional dancers move slowly, performing just a few moves that their bodies keep fully controlled
2023-12-02 21:17
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
Rupert Murdoch steps down as Fox and News Corp chairman in favour of son Lachlan
The media mogul says he is stepping down as Fox and News Corp chairman, with son Lachlan to head both.
2023-09-21 22:13
Fantasy Football Week 6: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
Fantasy Football Week 6: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em
Breaking down the toughest start 'em, sit 'em options for Week 6 of the fantasy football season.
2023-10-10 19:00
Jurgen Klopp questions pressure on VAR officials after error denies Reds goal
Jurgen Klopp questions pressure on VAR officials after error denies Reds goal
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp questioned the pressure being put on officials after the Professional Game Match Officials Limited vowed to investigate the decision to rule out a Luis Diaz goal in the Reds’ dramatic 2-1 loss at Tottenham. Diaz looked to have put Liverpool ahead in the 34th minute when he raced on to Mohamed Salah’s through ball and rifled into the bottom corner of the net, but the offside flag was immediately raised. A VAR check by Darren England in Stockley Park occurred, with screens inside the stadium informing supporters, but play was able to quickly resume with the effort remaining offside. Referees’ body PGMOL has since acknowledged a “significant human error” occurred and that VAR “failed to intervene” to prevent the error. Liverpool went on to finish the match with nine men and suffered stoppage-time heartbreak when Joel Matip deflected Pedro Porro’s cross into his own net in the sixth minute of stoppage time, but the post-match discussions focused on the crucial first-half error. “Who does that help now? We had that situation in the Wolves-Man United game. Did Wolves get the points? No,” Klopp reflected when informed of the PGMOL statement. “We will not get points for it so it doesn’t help. Nobody expects 100 per cent right decisions on field but we all thought when VAR comes in that it might make things easier. “I don’t know why the people…are they that much under pressure? Today the decision was made really quick I would say for that goal. It changed the momentum of the game, so that’s how it is.” After a breathless start at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Liverpool were reduced to 10 men in the 26th minute when Curtis Jones was sent off following a VAR review. Jones caught Yves Bissouma with a high, studs-up tackle on his shin that initially earned him a yellow card but referee Simon Hooper upgraded the decision to a red card after he used the pitchside monitor to review the incident. Diaz found the net six minutes later, but after it was ruled out Tottenham went ahead when captain Son Heung-min tapped home from Richarlison’s centre in the 36th minute. Cody Gakpo levelled for Liverpool on the verge of half-time but Klopp’s problems mounted when Diogo Jota was dismissed midway through the second half following two fouls on Destiny Udogie in quick succession. It meant Liverpool had to play the final 21 minutes in north London with nine men and their stubborn resistance was finally broken when Porro’s dangerous cross was diverted past Alisson by Matip. Klopp added: “I told the boys after the game I am super proud and especially with 10 men they were really good. They did everything that is necessary and on top of that we were courageous. “I don’t think there is anything to say about the offside goal. I knew at half-time. “In the first moment I thought it was clear offside but then it is right to think they have a better view and at half-time we knew with normal pictures. Easy to see, no offside. “But I am pretty sure whoever did make that decision did not make it on purpose. It didn’t take extremely long to come to the conclusion, that is a bit strange, but someone else has to clarify that.” Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou, meanwhile, was happy to accept the rub of the green with the Diaz ruled out effort but highlighted that VAR will never be “errorless” after he watched his team’s unbeaten record stretch to seven matches in the Premier League. He said: “I think I’m on record as saying that I’ve never really been a fan of it since it came in. Not for any other reason than I think that it complicates areas of the game that I thought were pretty clear in the past. “We used to understand that errors were part of the game, including officiating errors. You’d have to cop it and some people would cop it better than others but that was part of the game. “The game is littered with historical refereeing decisions that weren’t right but we all accepted it that it was part of the game because we’re dealing with human beings. “I think that people are under the misconception that VAR is going to be errorless. “So much of our game isn’t factual. It’s down to interpretation and they’re still human beings. They’re going to make mistakes the same way managers make mistakes, the same way players make mistakes. “When you put such a high bar on something it invariably is going to fail, so if people are thinking that VAR is going to be something that at some point that is perfect, that’s never going to happen.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Jersey plight on players’ minds as England pursue World Cup glory – Danny Care Ryder Cup day two: Europe on course to regain trophy as emotions run high in Rome Man City failed to execute their ‘process’ in defeat at Wolves – Pep Guardiola
2023-10-01 04:59
Venom spin-off down to fan reaction in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Venom spin-off down to fan reaction in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Insomniac Games want to wait and see what fans make of Venom in 'Marvel's Spider-Man 2' first.
2023-10-20 20:00
Kenya Considers Buying Back Part of a $2 Billion Bond
Kenya Considers Buying Back Part of a $2 Billion Bond
Kenya is considering options including a potential buyback of part of a $2 billion bond due next year,
2023-06-17 00:59
Swiatek beats Samsonova to win China Open
Swiatek beats Samsonova to win China Open
Iga Swiatek delivered a dominant performance to win the China Open on Sunday, crowning a resurgent run of form with a straight-sets win...
2023-10-08 21:32
The Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair
The Best Robot Vacuums for Pet Hair
We all love our pets, but shedding can be a major pain. If you have
2023-06-07 02:04
Is Morgan Freeman OK? Pals fear Hollywood legend is 'wasting away' after 25-lb weight loss
Is Morgan Freeman OK? Pals fear Hollywood legend is 'wasting away' after 25-lb weight loss
After a car accident in 2008, Morgan Freeman has grappled with fibromyalgia and uses a compression glove to improve blood circulation
2023-08-15 21:43
The legal woes of Donald Trump
The legal woes of Donald Trump
Former US president Donald Trump is now facing three criminal indictments, all filed since March -- raising the prospect that the Republican frontrunner in the 2024 White House race could end up navigating...
2023-08-02 07:16
DeSantis Pivots to Economy as Trump Strengthens Hold on GOP
DeSantis Pivots to Economy as Trump Strengthens Hold on GOP
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis called Monday for ending China’s preferred trade status and suggested he might replace Federal
2023-08-01 02:27