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Goals from Harry Wilson and Florian Wirtz were initially ruled out for offside at Craven Cottage, before VAR overturned an on-field decision and allowed the goals.January 4, 2026, 16:44Updated January 4, 2026 17:17Florian Wirtz was onside for LiverpoolThe Premier League has explained why Florian Wirtz’s goal in Sunday’s 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Fulham was allowed. On Sunday afternoon, Wirtz finished past Bernd Leno to make it 1-1, but the offside flag was raised.The Liverpool forward was played in by Conor Bradley in the box but appeared to be offside and the linesman’s flag was immediately raised. Wirtz did not…
Liam Rosenior is on the brink of becoming Chelsea’s new manager after flying into London on Sunday to finalize his appointment as Enzo Maresca’s successor. While Chelsea were playing against Manchester City, club officials were busy completing the necessary paperwork to secure Rosenior as their next head coach. Amid growing friction with the club’s leadership, Maresca resigned from his role on Thursday, leaving Under-21s manager Callum MacFarlane in charge of the team ahead of the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Rosenior impressed during his time at Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg under the BlueCo ownership structure and quickly emerged as…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Gonzalo García scored his first, second and third goals in La Liga for Real Madrid with a hat trick in a 5-1 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The 21-year-old forward made an unusual start in place of Kylian Mbappé, the league’s top scorer, who is out with a left knee sprain.Garcia made his debut with the first team in November 2023 after coming through Madrid’s youth system. He has been playing consistently under Xabi Alonso this season.”It was a dream match for him,” Alonso said of Garcia. “In his first season with the first team,…
Jamie Carragher questioned VAR technology after Florian Wirtz’s goal was disallowed in Sunday’s dramatic 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Fulham.Florian Wirtz’s goal conceded(Image: Premier League)Jamie Carragher says he was shocked that Florian Wirtz’s goal in Liverpool’s match against Fulham was ruled out by VAR. Wirts appeared to be offside when he found the back of the net at Craven Cottage to make it 1-1, but a lengthy VAR check overturned the on-field decision.Conor Bradley burst into the penalty area and found Wirtz, who curled in Bernd Leno with a cool finish. The German player didn’t celebrate much and was immediately…
Ruben Amorim has been completely adamant about his belief in a 3-4-2-1 formation since taking over as Manchester United manager, but it looks like a lack of transfer funds could change things for the better.Ruben Amorim needs to become more tactically flexible to succeed at Manchester United(Image: Ash Donnellon/Manchester United via Getty Images)When Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United in November 2024, his reputation grew even further, highlighting one aspect of his strict tactical philosophy.In the 2001 cult classic film, Mike Bassett: England Manager, the Three Lions boss coins a catchphrase: “England will be playing four-four-f***ing-two.”If Amorim were asked before…
Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike has been left out of the squad for the game against Fulham. The club said the French forward missed the game against Craven Cottage due to minor fitness concerns. Arne Slott is without striker Alexander Isak, who is already on the treatment bed, and Mohamed Salah, who is on tour with Egypt at the African Cup of Nations.The Dutch head coach faces another blow, with Ekitike’s absence adding to his attacking woes. Slott explained that Ekitike has a hamstring issue as a result of increased playing time. “Alexander Isak has been out for the last few weeks,…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – The decision to change the African Cup of Nations cycle from two to four years was not well-received among the tournament’s leaders.Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe surprised many with the following statement: Announced on December 20th The tournament, which has been held every other year, will switch to a schedule that aligns with FIFA’s international calendar in 2028.Some see colonial overtones behind the decision, arguing that it was made with European intentions in mind to the detriment of African interests.”Since 1957 (the first edition), Africa has hosted the Africa Cup every two years,”…
Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Harrison Reid’s wonder goal quickly canceled out Kodi Gakpo’s late goal in dramatic stoppage time at Craven Cottage in west LondonJanuary 4, 2026, 17:18Updated January 4, 2026 17:25Arne Slott’s team failed to put in an inspiring performance(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)Harrison Reid scored a wonder strike in stoppage time at Craven Cottage to deny Liverpool the three points. Kodi Gakpo thought he had scored the winning goal moments earlier as the Reds drew 2-2 with Fulham.Harry Wilson’s stunning strike, which was initially ruled to be offside, was eventually cleared at Craven Cottage. The former Liverpool ace disciplined his…
Fulham’s Premier League match against Liverpool, scheduled to start at 3pm, has been postponed by 15 minutes due to a medical emergency. Jonny Phillips told Sky Sports about the delay: “There was a medical emergency here and a medical person on staff was injured.”They had to bring all the ambulances to the ground. The road was closed before the game, but they had to reopen it. For now, all the players are back in the changing rooms.”The Premier League also released a statement: “Due to a medical incident in the crowd at Craven Cottage, kick-off for today’s Fulham v Liverpool…
RABAT, Morocco (AP) – Brahim Dias led Morocco to a 1-0 win over Tanzania on Sunday, sending his team into the quarterfinals and pushing Morocco towards the African Cup of Nations title.Diaz, who has quickly emerged as a star player for the host nation, broke the deadlock in the 64th minute. He beat Hussein Masaranga at the near post when the Taifa Stars goalkeeper was probably expecting a cross.It was Diaz’s fourth goal in four games, and relief celebrations began around Rabat’s 70,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The home team will play all matches as long as they continue to…