Slow-motion VAR replays during football matches do not impact a referee’s decisions by making incidents appear more intentional, a new report claims. UK psychologists say slow motion actually helps referees to better distinguish yellow card and red card incidents during football matches. The controversial VAR, or ‘video assistant referee’ system had been a constant talking … Read more
Inside Jesse Lingard’s luxury crib: Man United star gives MTV a tour of his mansion – where he keeps his 96 pairs of trainers and 28 England caps in the same cabinet as his PANTS Jesse Lingard revealed he keeps his 28 England caps alongside his underwear The Manchester United midfielder showed cameras around his … Read more
Manchester United’s response to the coronavirus pandemic has rightly won praise — and now their staff will be raising a glass. The club, who encouraged their workers to help in their communities, have asked the 170 who did so to hand a crate of beer or cider to a key worker they know — and … Read more
Liverpool could deal Everton the ultimate humiliation by winning the Premier League title in their backyard next month as football returns after the coronavirus pandemic. The two sides are set to meet in the Merseyside derby during the first weekend of full fixtures following the restart with plenty to play for – and that’s an … Read more
Police have identified six fixtures of particular concern which will be staged at neutral venues when the Premier League returns, Sportsmail can reveal. Three games involving Liverpool will be moved to a neutral venue, including the Merseyside derby and their likely title-winning game, though there is no possibility of Jurgen Klopp and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides … Read more
Premier League matches to be shown for FREE for the first time ever with BBC to host FOUR games when the season restarts on June 17 – as it’s confirmed ALL 92 matches will be live on TV The BBC will broadcast live Premier League football for the first time ever All remaining 92 Premier … Read more
The Duke of Cambridge says he managed to overcome his anxiety about giving important speeches because his weakening eye-sight meant he could no longer see people’s faces properly. Prince William said crowds eventually became ‘just a blur of faces’ because he would not wear contact lenses while working. But while talking to a grassroots footballer, … Read more
Gordon Ramsay shared a very sweet video of his toddler Oscar playing football in the garden on Instagram on Wednesday. The TV chef, 53, was obviously thrilled with the young tot’s skills as he wrote: ‘Not bad at 13 months! Right footed also….. @oscarjramsay @socceraid 2036 !!!’ ‘Not bad for 13 months’: Gordon Ramsay shared … Read more
Crazy scenes see 400 fans launch pitch invasion during ‘illegal’ football match under lockdown in France as authorities slam those attending game branded as a potential ‘virus bomb’ Authorities were left stunned at ‘illegal’ football match in Strasbourg The eastern France region has a mass gathering ban of more than 10 people Invasion took place … Read more
Watford confirm they had THREE of Premier League’s six positive coronavirus tests – including one unnamed player – as ‘more stars join captain Troy Deeney in refusing to train’ Watford have had a player and two members of staff test positive for COVID-19 The squad were informed about the positive tests late on Tuesday evening … Read more