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  • Moretto: Conceicao Displeased with Theo’s Bold Hair Choice – Club’s Agreed Sale to Como in Jeopardy

    Moretto: Conceicao Displeased with Theo’s Bold Hair Choice – Club’s Agreed Sale to Como in Jeopardy



    “Moretto: Conceicao expresses frustration over Theo’s striking hairstyle – club’s agreed sale to Como in jeopardy”

    In this exciting post, we delve into the unexpected twist in Moretto’s transfer saga as Conceicao voices his discontent with Theo’s eye-catching hairdo. Find out how this unique situation has put the agreed sale to Como in jeopardy and what it means for the future of the club. Don’t miss out on the latest buzz in the world of football! #Moretto #Conceicao #Theo #TransferSaga #Como #FootballNews



    Moretto: Conceicao unhappy with Theo’s ‘electric’ hair – club had agreed sale to Como

    Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has expressed his dissatisfaction with defender Theo’s new hairstyle, describing it as ‘electric’ and unprofessional. The club had reportedly agreed to sell Theo to Como before the deal fell through due to concerns over his appearance.

    Conceicao was quoted as saying, “I have spoken to Theo about his hair, and he knows that it is not acceptable for a professional footballer to have such a distracting hairstyle. We had a deal in place with Como, but they were not happy with his new look and pulled out of the transfer.”

    Theo, who has been a key player for Porto this season, has been known for his flashy hairstyles in the past. However, his latest look seems to have crossed a line for Conceicao and the club.

    It remains to be seen whether Theo will make any changes to his hair in order to secure a move away from Porto in the future. In the meantime, Conceicao will be hoping that his player can focus on his performances on the pitch rather than his appearance off it.

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  • Al-Nassr ready $112 million deal for Kaoru Mitoma after Brighton reject Saudi club’s opening bid


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    Al-Nassr are ready to offer a package worth $112 million for Kaoru Mitoma after seeing an opening bid rejected by Brighton. The initial offer, worth $67 million, was rejected by the Seagulls but Mitoma is the first choice at the Saudi Pro League side as they look to strengthen their options on the wing.

    However, with their transfer deadline looming on Friday, Al-Nassr are eager to get their man with sources close to the club indicating the lucrative bid is expected to be submitted in the coming hours. A senior delegation from the club has traveled to the United Kingdom to secure the deal while also tying up an $80 million deal for Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran. 

    Brighton are said to be reluctant to lose one of their most important players. Whether such a high fee would change that stance remains unclear. Mitoma, whose current Brighton contract expires in 2027, joined from Kawasaki Frontale of Japan in 2021. He would subsequently establish himself in the Seagulls’ side after a loan spell in Belgium. Across 92 appearances in all competitions, he has delivered 18 goals and 16 assists, earning a reputation as one of the Premier League’s best left wingers.

    Any move for Mitoma could see Sadio Mane depart Al-Nassr, who attempted to move on from the Senegal international in the summer to no avail. 





    Al-Nassr, the Saudi Arabian club, has shown serious intent in securing the services of Japanese winger Kaoru Mitoma from Brighton. After having their initial bid rejected by the English club, Al-Nassr is now ready to make a whopping $112 million offer to bring the talented player to the Middle East.

    Mitoma has been a standout performer for Brighton’s youth team and has caught the eye of several top clubs around the world. Al-Nassr is determined to make Mitoma their marquee signing and are willing to break the bank to make it happen.

    The $112 million deal would make Mitoma one of the most expensive transfers in football history, showcasing the club’s commitment to building a strong squad for the upcoming season. Brighton will now have a tough decision to make as they weigh up the financial benefits of selling Mitoma against the potential loss of a promising young talent.

    Stay tuned for further updates as Al-Nassr looks to finalize the deal and secure Mitoma’s signature in what promises to be a blockbuster transfer saga.

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  • Champions League last 16 draw details – Liverpool learn 4 clubs they can face – Liverpool FC


    Liverpool finished top of the Champions League‘s league phase despite their 3-2 loss at PSV Eindhoven, and now know which four clubs they could face next.

    A heavily rotated and largely inexperienced Liverpool side fell to their first defeat of the Champions League campaign on Wednesday night.

    It mattered little, though, as with Barcelona held to a 2-2 draw by Atalanta they have finished top of the table regardless.

    Progress to the last 16 had already been secured, of course, and with the league phase now wrapped up they can look ahead to the knockout draw – knowing they will face one of four teams.

     

    Who can Liverpool face in the last 16?

    Liverpool will play one of the teams to finish 15th, 16th, 17th or 18th in the league phase.

    Those teams are: Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Monaco and Brest.

    They already know the second leg of their tie will be held at Anfield.

     

    When is the draw?

    The draw for the last 16 of the Champions League will take place on February 21, alongside the draws for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final.

     

    Why is there such a long wait?

    There is still the matter of the knockout playoffs, with those sides finishing ninth to 24th playing eight two-legged ties to determine who will join the top eight teams in the last 16.

    Those playoffs will take place on February 11/12 and 18/19 – explaining the long wait for the last 16 draw.

     

    Who else will be in the draw?

    Much of that is still up in the air, pending the results of those eight playoffs.

    However there are already seven other teams guaranteed to make the last 16: Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, Lille and Aston Villa.

    The following teams will face off in the playoffs, with eight progressing: Atalanta, Dortmund, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, PSV Eindhoven, PSG, Benfica, Monaco, Brest, Feyenoord, Juventus, Celtic, Man City, Sporting CP and Club Brugge.

    Salzburg, Girona, Sparta Prague, Bologna, Red Star Belgrade, Sturm Graz, RB Leipzig, Slovan Bratislava and Young Boys had already been knocked out ahead of Wednesday night and have now been joined by Shakhtar Donetsk, Stuttgart and Dinamo Zagreb.

     

    When will the Champions League last 16 fixtures be played?

    The rest of the dates for this season’s Champions League, including those for the last 16, are as follows:

    • Playoff draw – January 31
    • Knockout playoffs: February 11/12 and 18/19
    • Knockouts draw – February 21
    • Last 16: March 4/5 and 11/12
    • Quarter-final: April 8/9 and 15/16
    • Semi-final: April 29/30 and May 6/7
    • Final: May 31 (Munich)



    The Champions League last 16 draw took place on Monday, and Liverpool FC has learned the four clubs they could potentially face in the next round of the competition.

    The four possible opponents for Liverpool are:

    1. Atletico Madrid
    2. Inter Milan
    3. Lille
    4. Salzburg

    It will certainly be an exciting and challenging matchup for the reigning Premier League champions as they look to make their mark in the knockout stages of the Champions League once again.

    Stay tuned for more updates on the Champions League draw and Liverpool’s journey in the competition. #LiverpoolFC #ChampionsLeague #Last16Draw

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  • Utah Hockey Club’s request to trademark ‘Utah Yetis’ denied


    SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Hockey Club is having issues getting the trademark for its preferred permanent name.

    It’s no secret that “Yetis” or “Yeti” has long been the favorite to replace the team’s temporary “Hockey Club” moniker — with everyone from management and players hinting at it as early as last summer.

    But there could be a snag. Namely, YETI is already a pretty big brand.

    Earlier this month, the trademark for “Utah Yetis” was refused by the United States Patent and Trademark Office due to a “likelihood of confusion.”

    “Trademark Act Section 2(d) bars registration of an applied-for mark that is so similar to a registered mark that it is likely consumers would be confused, mistaken, or deceived as to the commercial source of the goods and/or services of the parties,” a non-final action issued on Jan. 9 said.

    The Utah Yetis trademark application was for use in connection with “clothing, namely, shirts, T-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, sweatpants, caps, hats, scarves, infant and toddler one-piece clothing, pajamas, bandanas, underwear, gloves, socks, shorts, suspenders, swim trunks, coats, jackets, robes, pants, leggings, sweaters, ear muffs, cloth bibs, belts, warm-up suits, headbands and wristbands.”

    The problem: YETI already has numerous trademarks in standard and stylized fonts for just about all of those things.

    As for adding Utah to the name, the USPTO said that wasn’t enough of a differentiating factor.

    “In the present case, the wording ‘Utah’ in the applied-for mark is merely descriptive of or generic for applicant’s goods. Thus, this wording is less significant in terms of affecting the mark’s commercial impression, and renders the wording ‘YETIS’ the more dominant element of the mark,” the non-final action said.

    But what about making Yeti plural?

    “An applied-for mark that is the singular or plural form of a registered mark is essentially identical in sound, appearance, meaning, and commercial impression, and thus the marks are confusingly similar,” the action said.

    Welp …

    A future logo or style likely won’t help things either with the trademark office saying that “a mark presented in stylized characters” or with a “design element” generally will “not avoid likelihood of confusion.”

    So, what now?

    The team has three months from Jan. 9 to respond with further evidence and arguments to support its claim for the new trademark (it will also have to fix some bookkeeping things).

    So there’s still hope for those who want to cheer on the Yeti or Yetis. Hey, the Detroit Red Wings and Red Wing Shoe Company have similar names (and even pretty similar logos), after all.

    And the team, at least, should be prepared to make its case.

    In September, Utah Hockey Club president Chris Armstrong said that while the team knew the name the fans wanted, it was a “complicated process” from a legal, trademarking and intellectual property perspective.

    “We’re in that process now of determining what is achievable in that realm,” he said.

    But, in the end, what if the Yeti name isn’t achievable?

    Here’s a look at the applications for the other announced finalists:

    What are other Utah Hockey Club name finalists?

    Utah Blizzard and Utah Venom: Both of these trademark applications were also refused due to a “likelihood of confusion” — with the trademark office pointing out many of the same issues the team has with trademarking the Yetis.

    Utah Hockey Club: This one was refused on the Principal Register due to “the applied-for mark is primarily geographically descriptive of the origin of applicant’s goods and/or services.” In simpler terms, you can’t just trademark “Utah.”

    But there looks to be a simple workaround here.

    The team filed the name under a 1(b) application — or an intent-to-use application — back in the spring of 2024. If the team files an amendment to show it’s using the name (which … should be pretty easy) then it can amend the application to the Supplemental Register. That should clear things up.

    Utah Mammoth: There were “no conflicting marks” found here, but some bookkeeping will need to be cleared up on the application (a proper address, making a disclaimer that the team has no claim to “Utah”, etc.).

    The Mammoth non-final action was sent on Nov. 5, so the response deadline is in just a couple of weeks. If that deadline passes without a response, the application will be abandoned.

    Utah Outlaws: The Utah Outlaws application also doesn’t have issues apart from some clerical things. The non-final action was sent on Jan. 9, though, so a little more waiting to see what happens with this one.



    It has been reported that the Utah Hockey Club’s request to trademark the name ‘Utah Yetis’ has been denied. The club had hoped to use the unique name for their team, but the United States Patent and Trademark Office determined that the name was too similar to existing trademarks.

    This decision has come as a disappointment to the club, as they had already begun promoting the ‘Utah Yetis’ name and had plans to incorporate it into their branding. However, they are now forced to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new name for their team.

    Despite this setback, the Utah Hockey Club remains optimistic and determined to find a new, equally compelling name for their team. They are committed to providing their fans with an exciting and memorable hockey experience, and are working hard to ensure that their branding reflects this.

    Stay tuned for updates on the Utah Hockey Club’s new team name, and continue to support them as they strive for success on and off the ice.

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  • Utah Hockey Club’s bid to trademark ‘Yeti’ for team name hits snag


    SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has refused a request by the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club to trademark the name Utah Yetis.

    The USPTO issued a refusal Jan. 9, citing the “likelihood of confusion” with other notable brands using the name, such as Yeti Coolers. KSL.com first reported news of the refusal earlier this week.

    The team has three months to file a response to what is described as a “nonfinal office action” to keep the application alive, while it can also request a three-month extension.

    The application had sought to use the name for apparel such as T-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hats, scarves, gloves and leggings.

    The former Arizona Coyotes franchise relocated to Utah after being sold last April and is regarded as an expansion team. The team later gave fans an option to choose their favorite possible team names and announced in June that it was down to six finalists, with Yeti being one of those.

    In a statement reported by ESPN, Utah president of hockey operations Chris Armstrong said the team had always intended to complete its first season as UHC.

    “We will continue to involve the community in the final stages of the naming and branding process and are fully on track with our plans to announce a permanent name and identity ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season,” Armstrong said.

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    The Utah Hockey Club’s bid to trademark the name ‘Yeti’ for their team has hit a snag. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has denied their application, citing potential confusion with existing trademarks.

    The club had hoped to use the name ‘Yeti’ to represent their team and create a unique identity in the hockey world. However, the trademark office’s decision means they will have to go back to the drawing board and come up with a new name.

    Despite this setback, the Utah Hockey Club remains determined to find a name that will resonate with fans and set them apart from other teams. They are currently exploring other options and are confident they will find a suitable name soon.

    Stay tuned for updates on the Utah Hockey Club’s quest for the perfect team name!

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  • PartyPrints 10 Pack 32 Oz Kelly Green Reusable Blank Plastic Cups | Stadium Cups Bulk – Extra Large Colored BPA Free Dishwasher Safe Party Cups for Wedding, Birthday, Graduation, Clubs, Party


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  • Man Utd star eyed by three clubs


    Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo of Manchester United (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

    Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho is continuing to attract transfer interest this January, with three main suitors emerging.

    CaughtOffside understands Garnacho is being tracked closely by his former club Atletico Madrid, while there is also interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.

    Although the Argentina international started yesterday’s game against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round, he’s mostly found himself out of favour since Ruben Amorim took over as Man Utd manager.

    Manchester United “in advanced talks” to sign world class striker!

    Sources have indicated that United would be ready to let Garnacho go for the right price, but at the moment it seems the likes of Atletico and Juve would struggle to afford that.

    A more likely outcome is that these clubs would try an initial loan move for Garnacho, with either an option or obligation to buy at the end of it.

    Should Manchester United risk letting Alejandro Garnacho leave?

    Alejandro Garnacho celebrates Bruno Fernandes' goal for Man Utd vs Arsenal
    Alejandro Garnacho celebrates Bruno Fernandes’ goal for Man Utd vs Arsenal (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

    Garnacho showed real promise when he first broke into the United first-team, but it’s perhaps fair to say that the 20-year-old hasn’t developed as many would’ve hoped.

    With Amorim coming in and looking to rebuild this struggling side, it could make sense for the club to cash in on some players to help them fund the spending needed to revamp the squad.

    Still, some MUFC supporters will no doubt feel that Garnacho is not someone who should be leaving under any circumstances.

    On his day, the young South American can be a terrific asset in attack, and even if he’s not currently that consistent, he’s still learning the game and has plenty of time to improve.

    If Garnacho leaves now, there’s every chance he’ll be a genuine world class player in the next year or two, and it’ll be a decision the club live to regret.

    Many players have flopped at Old Trafford in recent times only to then go on and shine elsewhere, so they surely need to be careful here as so many big clubs clearly still rate Garnacho highly.



    Manchester United star Paul Pogba is reportedly being eyed by three top clubs in Europe. According to sources, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Paris Saint-Germain are all keen on securing the services of the French midfielder.

    Pogba has been a key player for Man Utd this season, but rumors of a potential move away from Old Trafford have been circulating for some time now. Real Madrid are said to be leading the race for his signature, with Zinedine Zidane keen to bring his fellow countryman to the Spanish capital.

    Juventus, where Pogba previously played before joining Man Utd in 2016, are also interested in re-signing the 28-year-old. The Italian giants are looking to bolster their midfield options and see Pogba as the perfect addition to their squad.

    Meanwhile, PSG are also monitoring the situation and could make a move for Pogba in the upcoming transfer window. The Parisian club are looking to strengthen their midfield and believe that Pogba would be a valuable addition to their star-studded squad.

    It remains to be seen where Pogba will end up, but one thing is for sure – the race for his signature is heating up and all three clubs are eager to secure his services. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing transfer saga.

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  • The officiating blunder your Premier League club’s fans are still going on about

    The officiating blunder your Premier League club’s fans are still going on about


    It is 20 years since one of the most infamous blunders in the Premier League officiating took place.

    Pedro Mendes was playing for Tottenham Hotspur against Manchester United at Old Trafford in 2005 when his shot from just over the halfway line was spilt by United keeper Roy Carroll. The Northern Irishman desperately scrambled to claw it back, but replays showed the ball had clearly crossed the line. However, incredibly, no goal was given and the game ended 0-0.

    With that in mind, we asked our writers to highlight a controversial refereeing decision that has annoyed their fanbase ever since.


    Arsenal fans hold grievances over several officiating decisions, particularly in the last few years. None of those, however, have cost them a cup final.

    In the 18th minute of the 2001 FA Cup final, Thierry Henry was bearing down on goal, only to be denied by a stunning reflex save. Unfortunately, the save was not from Liverpool goalkeeper Sander Westerveld, who had already been rounded by Henry, but centre-half Stephane Henchoz.

    By rights, it ought to have been a penalty and a red card. Against 10 men, the cup would surely have been Arsenal’s. As it was, Liverpool played on with 11 and were able to come from behind to win 2-1.

    Honourable mention goes to Robin van Persie’s sending off at Camp Nou in March 2011. Van Persie was dismissed for a second yellow card after having a shot on goal milliseconds after being flagged for offside. Despite Van Persie’s reasonable protestations that he could not hear the whistle above the din of 99,000 fans, Massimo Busacca’s decision was upheld.

    James McNicholas


    Even James Milner, a man always of even temperament, felt a deep sense of injustice nine years later. Milner, who played in the game, admitted he still felt “bitterness” towards referee Phil Dowd’s decision not to send off Nemanja Vidic in the 2010 League Cup final.

    Vidic conceded a penalty in the fifth minute for a foul on Gabriel Agbonlahor and despite being the last defender, was only shown a yellow. Incredulously, even Sir Alex Ferguson afterwards admitted Vidic was lucky.

    Milner scored the penalty but with United still having 11 players on the field, they were able to form a response and ended up winning 2-1 at Wembley. Dowd’s decision to allow Vidic to escape red was a watershed moment in the final and would have given Villa an excellent shot at silverware.

    Jacob Tanswell


    Bournemouth, Premier League match (Aston Villa vs Sheff Utd, 2020)

    Technically, the decision that haunts Bournemouth supporters did not actually involve their team on the day. Instead, it came at Villa Park, between Aston Villa and Sheffield United, in June 2020. It was the opening fixture of the Premier League’s return to football during Covid-19, or as we now know it as, ‘the game with the goal that did not count.’

    Sheffield United scored a perfectly good goal. Villa keeper Orjan Nyland caught Oliver Norwood’s free kick but in doing so backpedalled past his goal line, yet the goal did not register with the goal line technology.

    Nyland had essentially sunk into his net and even instant replays showed clear daylight between the ball and the line. Sheffield United’s players protested furiously, deplored by the technology’s inability to award the goal. Even the club’s X account struggled to find any justifying words…

    Hawkeye, the company that installed the technology, offered an immediate apology for their system malfunctioning and failing to inform referee Michael Oliver the ball had crossed the line. The supposedly flawless system suffered its first glaring error in over 9,000 matches.

    The game finished 0-0, giving Villa a crucial point in their battle to stave off relegation. They would stay up in the end, with Sheffield United and Bournemouth being relegated. And yes, you guessed it, Villa survived by a point, with Bournemouth just behind them. Those damn sliding doors…

    Jacob Tanswell


    Brentford started the 2023-24 season poorly and Burnley’s visit in October was the perfect opportunity to earn only their second win in nine games. Neal Maupay gave them the lead in the first half after Nathan Collins acrobatically flicked Bryan Mbeumo’s free kick into his direction. Yet the goal was disallowed because Kristoffer Ajer was offside. Ajer was lurking slightly behind Collins and it felt like a case of mistaken identity.

    Fortunately, it did not prove to be costly as Brentford went on to win 3-0.

    A more recent example would be Christian Norgaard’s dismissal in the 0-0 draw with Everton. Norgaard attempted to score from a cross but his right boot caught Jordan Pickford’s leg. There was no malicious intent but Brentford’s captain was sent off and a few days later the decision was overturned on appeal. 

    Jay Harris


    Brighton, Premier League match vs West Brom, 2021

    Lee Mason lost the plot in Brighton’s 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion in February 2021.

    Lewis Dunk thought he had scored with a quick free kick, taken after referee Mason had blown his whistle, while West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone was still lining up the defensive wall. The incident descended into a comedy of errors. Mason initially disallowed it, having blown his whistle for a second time.

    He then awarded the goal after protests from Dunk and his team-mates, before consulting his assistants and going to VAR Simon Hooper to check the replays.

    VAR decided no goal since the ball had not crossed the line when Mason blew for a second time. Further confusion ensued, as Mason looked again at the chain of events on the pitchside monitor.

    Mason called time on his 15-year career as a Premier League ref at the end of the 2020-21 season. The Bolton official became the league’s first dedicated VAR from 2021-22, but he left his revised role in February 2023 after failing to spot that an Ivan Toney equaliser for Brentford in a 1-1 draw against Arsenal should have been disallowed for offside.

    Andy Naylor


    Chelsea, Champions League semi-final vs Barcelona, 2009

    Step forward Tom Henning Ovrebo and his seemingly allergic reaction to awarding Chelsea a penalty in the second leg of the 2009 Champions League semi-final against Barcelona.

    There are not many match officials who have wound up players so much they have inadvertently provided two outstanding sources of material for social media to have fun with. First a few details of what transpired. Chelsea had at least four appeals turned down at Stamford Bridge that night, the worst being a blatant handball by Gerard Pique.

    It cost Chelsea because Andres Iniesta scored a late equaliser to make it 1-1 on aggregate and send Barcelona through on away goals.

    There was still enough time for Ovrebo to wave Chelsea’s last claim for a spot kick away as Samuel Eto’o charged down Michael Ballack’s goal-bound volley with his arm held high above his head. Cue meme No 1, which is often put to comical music, as an incensed Ballack chased Ovrebo in cartoon fashion. Meme No 2 came after the final whistle as striker Didier Drogba stormed onto the pitch in flip-flops to voice his disgust at Ovrebo. Before stomping back down the tunnel, Drogba turned to a TV camera and shouted “it’s a f***ing disgrace”.

    It would be amiss not to give Anthony Taylor’s name a mention, though, given how screengrabs of his various faux pas against Chelsea over the years always get recirculated before he takes charge of another of their games.

    Simon Johnson


    Crystal Palace, FA Cup final vs Manchester United, 2016

    If Mark Clattenburg hadn’t already enraged Palace fans in the 2016 FA Cup final, then his comments five years later would reopen old wounds which appear unlikely to ever entirely heal. 

    “In the FA Cup final, not playing advantages, people always remember that,” Clattenburg said on BBC Breakfast when discussing his career as a referee in September 2021. 

    “Crystal Palace fans will always blame me for the defeat. You can’t win in these situations.”


    (Ian Kingston/AFP via Getty Images)

    In that situation, Connor Wickham had beaten Manchester United defender Chris Smalling for pace in the 17th minute at Wembley, with the cup final still goalless. The grappling pair tumbled to ground but Wickham was able to recover, run in on goal and put the ball in the back of the net. 

    But Clattenburg was too quick to blow his whistle for a foul by Smalling and the goal didn’t stand. 

    Clattenburg has never been forgiven by Palace fans for that decision not to play advantage for longer, and never will be. Palace went on to lose the game 2-1.

    Matt Woosnam


    Twenty years on, Pierluigi Collina still isn’t welcome on Merseyside. The Italian, once one of the foremost referees in the game, ruled out Duncan Ferguson’s header in the second leg of Everton’s Champions League qualifier against Villarreal. It deprived David Moyes’ side, at that stage trailing 3-2 on aggregate, of a chance to take the tie to extra time before Diego Forlan’s late goal on the counter in added time added insult to injury.

    It’s still not entirely clear why Ferguson’s effort was ruled out. Collina penalised Marcus Bent for a foul, but replays (see below) showed it was the Everton striker who was having his shirt pulled.


    Ferguson celebrates his goal… only for it to be ruled out (Phil Cole/Getty Images)

    Nobody at Everton has forgotten. The Italian, who had deferred retirement to officiate the match and would never referee another competitive fixture, later told Sky Sports that he had “seen something that probably television didn’t show”. But the resentment has lingered at Goodison.

    Another nearly moment for a club that has made a habit of them in recent decades.

    Patrick Boyland


    Fulham, Premier League match vs Arsenal, 2004

    Beating Arsenal — at that stage unbeaten in 45 Premier League games — was the toughest test in football at the start of the 2004-05 season. But, for a brief period, Fulham thought they might be the team to finally bring the juggernaut to a halt.

    With the game goalless in the first half, Andrew Cole raced through and was scythed down by Ashley Cole. Referee Mark Halsey had no hesitation, pointing straight to the spot.

    This was 15 years before the introduction of VAR and, at that time, the initial decision almost always stood. But not this time. After a chat with his assistant, Halsey changed his mind. Fair enough, you might think.

    But the thing that particularly grated was Halsey later admitted he had been influenced by the reaction of the players. “I needed to buy a little bit of time so I went across to my assistant, Dave Bryan, who had a great view,” Halsey said, in quotes reported by the BBC.

    “He informed me that Andy Cole had played the ball into Jens Lehmann’s hands. The TV replays clearly show that.”

    Well, yes Mark, they do show that. But they also show how it was the result of the striker being wiped out by Ashley Cole.

    Asked what would have happened if Arsenal had not complained, Halsey added: “You can look at Andy Cole as well, banging his fist on the floor, as perhaps he’s missed a golden opportunity. You don’t know. If none of the players had argued it then maybe you could say that, but player reaction put a doubt in my mind.”

    To compound matters, Halsey then disallowed a Collins John header just before half-time, presumably for some kind of barely discernible push — but, really, who knows?


    Cole and Sylvain Legwinski argue with referee Halsey (Mike Egerton – PA Images via Getty Images)

    That was Fulham’s chance gone. Manager Chris Coleman later admitted his players were affected by those setbacks and Arsenal ran out 3-0 winners.

    In fairness, Halsey’s bizarre decision-making was not confined only to Fulham. Shortly after the home side’s penalty claim, Moritz Volz raked his studs down the back of Thierry Henry’s ankle — a blatant spot-kick — but somehow the referee didn’t give it.

    John Stanton


    The year is 1975. First Division Ipswich Town are in the FA Cup semi-finals. Bobby Robson’s side have beaten both Leeds United (a match that required three replays) and Liverpool to get to this stage, and are on the cusp of reaching the final for the first time.

    The tie against West Ham United has gone to a replay at Stamford Bridge following a 0-0 draw in the first meeting. 

    However, midfielder Bryan Hamilton had not one but two goals contentiously disallowed, seemingly for offside, by referee Clive Thomas — a name that remains synonymous with refereeing controversy in Suffolk to this day.

    West Ham secured a 2-1 win to book their place in the final, where they would face second tier Fulham. 

    Thankfully for Ipswich fans, the controversial defeat spurred on their team, with captain Mick Mills later saying the hurt from 1975 was a motivating factor as Ipswich eventually lifted the FA Cup in 1978.

    Ali Rampling


    Leicester City, Champions League quarter-final vs Atletico Madrid, 2017

    The mere mention of Atletico Madrid is enough to bring back terrible memories for Leicester supporters new and old. There was the UEFA Cup encounter of 1997 that prompted a UEFA investigation and, more recently, the Champions League quarter-final of 2017.

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    ‘It was like we were going into a war zone’ – Leicester’s controversial 1997 clash with Atletico Madrid

    Leicester arrived at the Vicente Calderon for the first leg with interim manager Craig Shakespeare in charge and rode their luck to survive an early onslaught. That luck would not last long, though.

    Marc Albrighton’s clumsy challenge on Antoine Griezmann happened a few feet outside the 18-yard box and should have been punished with the award of a free kick. Instead, referee Jonas Eriksson pointed to the penalty spot. The reactions of Albrighton and Danny Drinkwater were enough to tell the Swedish official he had made a big mistake.

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    Griezmann scored the penalty and Atletico won the first leg 1-0 before drawing 1-1 at the King Power Stadium and progressing by a single goal, making that decision all the more frustrating.

    A semi-final against Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid was the prize for winning that quarter-final…

    Ed Mackey


    Liverpool, Premier League match vs Tottenham, 2023

    “Well done boys, good process.”

    Another great piece of work from the VAR team as an efficient check, led by Darren England, confirmed the on-field decision to rule out a Luis Diaz goal at Tottenham in October 2023. 

    With the “check complete”, referee Simon Hooper waved for play to continue, starting with a Tottenham free kick. The problem, of course, was that while VAR thought they were checking and confirming an onside decision to allow Diaz’s opening goal – because he was clearly onside – assistant referee Adrian Holmes had raised his flag for offside. 

    Liverpool were denied the lead in a game where they had been reduced to 10 men following Curtis Jones’ red card. The audio released after the error made everything and everybody involved look worse as confusion reigned.

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    (Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

    A situation in which Liverpool may actually have quite liked the intervention of VAR came in December 2013, when they travelled to the Etihad Stadium to take on Manchester City. Having topped the table on Christmas Day, Brendan Rodgers’ side fell to a 2-1 defeat but were denied the opportunity to score the opening goal when Raheem Sterling was incorrectly ruled offside when played through by Luis Suarez.

    The replays show it was not even close with Aleksandar Kolarov comfortably playing him on. Sterling was one-on-one with Joe Hart but did not even get the opportunity to finish the move. Liverpool did take the lead in the game, but a possible 2-0 lead could have altered the title picture with Rodgers’ side finishing two points behind Manchester City by the end of the season. 

    Andy Jones


    Manchester City, FA Cup and Premier League matches vs Man Utd

    It is no surprise that many of City’s most painful run-ins with referees came against their cross-town rivals, particularly in the seasons just before their first Premier League title win, when devastating late United winners quickly became a theme. There was a contentious sending-off for Vincent Kompany in January 2012, one of the first straight reds awarded for a “two-footer” under a new ruling, even though Nani had skipped past the challenge unscathed. An unpunished studs-up challenge in the penalty area from Ashley Young on Sergio Aguero six years later — while City were behind in a game that they had dominated — is another call that still grinds gears.

    One other “decision” that perhaps sticks out is the generous interpretation of stoppage time as United sealed a dramatic 4-3 win at Old Trafford in September 2009. With four additional minutes indicated by the fourth official, Michael Owen scored with 95 minutes and 26 seconds on the clock, sealing defeat for City in a game where they had battled back to equalise three times.

    Thom Harris


    Manchester United, Premier League match vs Chelsea, 2010

    United have more often been the beneficiary than a casualty of refereeing blunders in recent history. (Your stomach for conspiracy theory may vary here.) Still, one game against Chelsea towards the end of the 2009-10 season sticks in the craw.

    April 2010 saw a brilliant season come undone. Wayne Rooney — who looked to be the best player on the planet at the time — picked up an ankle injury in a Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich a few days earlier and without him, United looked blunt up front and in central areas. Carlo Ancelotti’s Chelsea looked dangerous on the visit to Old Trafford on April 3, but could only score once in the first half (through a Joe Cole backheel) before huffing and puffing in the second.

    Then came the dagger. In the 79th minute, Didier Drogba scored from a clear offside position that Mike Dean and other officials took no issue with.

    The footballing gods tried to balance things out by allowing Federico Macheda’s bundled/handballed goal to stand three minutes later, but Chelsea smash-and-grabbed a 2-1 win that saw them go two points clear at the top of the table with five matches to go. Ancelotti’s side would eventually win the league by a single point.

    It’s churlish to say one offside goal denied Sir Alex Ferguson’s men the chance to win four Premier League titles in a row. But also…

    Carl Anka


    Newcastle United, Championship match vs Burton Albion, 2017

    My choice may seem a little ‘small time’, given it was inconsequential both in terms of the outcome of the match and Newcastle’s season, but the reasoning will become clear.

    Promotion-chasing Newcastle had just been leapfrogged at the top of the Championship, so this was a critical home match. In the 29th minute, Dwight Gayle was tripped by Tom Flanagan and, despite going down rather theatrically, was awarded a penalty by Keith Stroud, the referee.

    Matt Ritchie, the spot-kick taker, stuttered slightly but put the ball into the bottom right corner, but Gayle was adjudged by Stroud to have encroached, so it was disallowed.

    Bizarrely, Stroud did not order a retake, instead determining Burton should restart with an indirect free kick.

    Manager Rafa Benitez and his coaches were enraged. There were angry scenes on the touchline as Newcastle staff and players demanded an explanation from the officials, and Benitez could be heard relaying the actual rule. Stroud consulted with his officials, yet they stuck with the initial decision.

    Thankfully for Newcastle, Ritchie scored during the second half to secure a victory and they would eventually go on to win the Championship title.

    Almost immediately after full time, the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), which oversees refereeing, issued a statement and an apology. Within it, PGMOL admitted Stroud “misapplied the law” and that the officiating team were “understandably upset at the lapse in concentration”. But nowhere near as upset as Newcastle fans.

    Chris Waugh


    Nottingham Forest, UEFA Cup semi-final vs Anderlecht, 1984

    Paul Tierney wrongly giving possession back to Liverpool after a stoppage — allowing Darwin Nunez to net a 99th-minute winner — and the triple VAR penalty controversy at Everton will both remain fresh in the memory at Nottingham Forest.

    Forest’s frustration at the decisions last season was so intense it prompted them to hire Mark Clattenburg as a referee analyst — and landed them a £750,000 fine for complaining. But the fact they were also on the wrong end of one of the worst refereeing controversies in the game is often lost in the mists of time.

    In 1984, Brian Clough’s side were seemingly on course to secure a third European triumph, as they led Anderlecht 2-0 heading into the second leg of the semi-final of the UEFA Cup in Belgium. But they suffered a shock 3-0 defeat in Brussels, in a game that was packed with shocking decisions that went against Forest.


    Referee Emilio Guruceta Muro, far right during the 1984 tie (Robert Vanden Brugge/AFP via Getty Images)

    A penalty was given against Kenny Swain, following a dive from Kenneth Brylle, when the Forest man was said to be at least a yard away from his Anderlecht opponent. And what would have been a decisive winning goal — a header from Paul Hart — was ruled out without explanation. Daniel Taylor details the controversy here.

    In 1997, it emerged Anderlecht had bribed Spanish referee Emilio Guruceta Muro, who had died in a car crash, aged 45, in 1987. UEFA initially insisted it could not punish Anderlecht, as the offence had taken place more than 10 years previously. The Belgian club were eventually hit with a pitifully lenient one-year ban from European competitions. Forest would have played Tottenham in the final — a side that finished 13 points behind them in the First Division.

    It is not certain they would have lifted a third European trophy. But the fact that they were robbed of the opportunity to find out still infuriates many.

    Paul Taylor


    Southampton, League Cup final vs Manchester United, 2017

    The chance to win a trophy does not come around often for Southampton and so Andre Marriner’s disastrous offside call against Manolo Gabbiadini in the 2017 League Cup final still stings. Manchester United were second best for much of the final and it is easy to wonder how the game might have unfolded had the Italian’s goal counted and put Southampton 1-0 up at Wembley.

    In pre-VAR times for Marriner, assisted by Richard West and Stuart Burt, Gabbiadini’s finish from a Cedric Soares cross was deemed offside even though he was behind Chris Smalling when the ball was played. While left-back Ryan Bertrand, standing ahead of him was offside, he did not have any impact on the goal as Gabbiadini stole in to tap home.

    Southampton showed plenty of fight and came from behind to make it 2-2. Gabbiadini, a cult figure at St Mary’s for his efforts in the latter part of that season, was the scorer of both. It should have been 3-3 at least in a Southampton performance worthy of winning the trophy.

    It was a magical cup run for what was considered a fairly boring Claude Puel team who finished eighth in the Premier League — how Saints fans can dream of such a thing now.

    Nancy Froston


    Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League match vs Manchester United, 2005

    In a different era, before goal-line technology and VAR, Roy Carroll pulled off one of the craftiest tricks in Premier League history in a 0-0 draw between Manchester United and Spurs. Carroll came out of his box to clear the ball and as he ran back, Tottenham’s midfielder Pedro Mendes smashed a first-time shot with his right foot from around the halfway line. Mendes’ effort looped up awkwardly in the air… and Carroll spilled it over the line.

    Instead of looking embarrassed, Carroll scooped the ball out of the goal and continued as if nothing had happened. Only a brief glance towards the assistant referee betrayed his guilt. The officials somehow missed it while Mendes was so far away that he did not realise what had happened until a reporter showed him in a post-match interview and he laughed in disbelief.

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    “It was one of those idiot moments of a goalkeeper who, you’re running back and it’s an easy ball to catch, but I’m looking to throw the ball out to Gary Neville instead of keeping my eye on the ball as it’s come into my chest,” Carroll said during an appearance on the UTD podcast a few years ago.

    “I always say to young (goalkeepers): ‘Make sure you react to anything’. As that ball went over my shoulder, I still reacted and kept it from going over the line, which was fantastic for me. The worst thing about it — I moved to West Ham after that and I moved to a place called Chigwell. I didn’t realise the Spurs training ground was just down the road, so I got hammered when I moved there. It was a nightmare.”

    Tottenham were denied a first league victory at Old Trafford in 16 years and it still took nearly a decade for goal-line technology to be introduced to the top-flight.

    Jay Harris


    West Ham, FA Cup semi-final vs Nottingham Forest, 1991

    The only red card of defender Tony Gale’s 730-game career is one that neither he, nor the West Ham fanbase, will ever forget. It came 20 minutes into their 1991 FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest at Villa Park when Forest midfielder Gary Crosby broke clear and was brought down by Gale, prompting referee Keith Hackett to send him off in what was the first occurrence of a player being shown a straight red for denying an attacker a goalscoring opportunity with a professional foul. It was a decision that shocked at the time and, more than 30 years on, Gale remains convinced it was the wrong one.

    “I was only booked seven times in my career, so I was hardly a hatchet man, was I?’, he told West Ham fan site blowing-bubbles.co.uk. “The new professional foul rule was only brought in that week. Referee Keith Hackett said he was told to be stringent applying it, and unfortunately I gave him the opportunity. I think most people would say he got it wrong – I nearly dislocated my shoulder when we went down, so how professional a foul is that?’”


    (Shaun Botterill/Allsport)

    The game was 0-0 at the time of Gale’s sending-off and evenly matched, but going down to 10 men left West Ham’s dreams of reaching Wembley in tatters as Forest went on to win 4-0.

    “My decision dramatically affected the game and ruined a lot of people’s day out,” Hackett (who never refereed a game at Upton Park again) told The Telegraph in 2014. “It was a tight one, tighter still today. On the Thursday prior to the match, referees were told at a meeting the law had not been applied properly. We were told a simple foul was all that was necessary for a sending-off. Gale was sent off for a foul that would not have got a yellow card a week before. It’s all people ever talk to Gale about. That goes for me, too.”

    Sarah Shephard


    Wolves, Premier League match vs Sheffield United 2023

    For fans of an older generation, memories of West Bromwich Albion legend Tony Brown punching the ball into Wolves’ net in a Black Country derby at Molineux in 1967 and the goal being allowed to stand still rankle.

    But in more recent years, Wolves versus VAR has become a running battle with a lengthy list of grievances to choose from.

    The worst examples include Andre Onana getting away with barging Sasa Kalajdzic in the final moments of Gary O’Neil’s first game in charge at Old Trafford, denying Wolves a penalty, technology failing to help deny Toti a winner in an FA Cup game at Anfield, Hwang Hee-chan having a header ruled out against Bournemouth for an innocuous, alleged foul with the arm by Matheus Cunha in the build-up and Carlos Vinicius being allowed to headbutt Maximilian Kilman with impunity at Fulham.

    But the worst example was probably the stoppage-time penalty given against Fabio Silva at Bramall Lane to allow Sheffield United to win. The on-field officials awarded nothing but VAR somehow spotted an offence that few others could see.

    Steve Madeley





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  • 202nd breed added to American Kennel Club’s lineup

    202nd breed added to American Kennel Club’s lineup


    The Danish-Swedish farmdog is the newest addition to the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds, the Associated Press reports.

    As the 202nd AKC dog breed, the DSF is now eligible to compete for best-in-show trophies; they were already competing in agility, obedience or other canine sports, AP reports. It will also likely see more widespread interest; currently, there are about 350 farmdogs in the United States.

    Originally used for rodent control, farmdogs go back centuries in areas of modern-day Denmark and Sweden, according to the Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America.

    “They’re interesting, fun little dogs,” Carey Segebart, the farmdog club’s incoming president, told AP. “They’re essentially up for anything. They succeed at most everything.”



    The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially announced the addition of the 202nd breed to its lineup! Meet the newest member of the AKC family: the [insert breed name here]. This exciting news comes after years of careful consideration and evaluation by the AKC’s breed standards committee.

    The [insert breed name here] is known for its [insert key characteristics here], making it a unique and valuable addition to the AKC’s roster of recognized breeds. With its [insert physical traits here] and [insert temperament traits here], the [insert breed name here] is sure to capture the hearts of dog lovers everywhere.

    Owners and breed enthusiasts of the [insert breed name here] can now participate in AKC events and competitions, showcasing the breed’s beauty, intelligence, and athleticism. This recognition by the AKC is a testament to the [insert breed name here]’s quality and breed standards.

    Congratulations to the [insert breed name here] community on this momentous occasion! We look forward to seeing more of this wonderful breed in the spotlight as it continues to make its mark in the world of purebred dogs.

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  • Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club’s lineup

    Meet the Danish-Swedish farmdog, the newest breed in the American Kennel Club’s lineup


    NEW YORK (AP) — Say hello to the latest dog in the American Kennel Club’s lineup of recognized breeds. Or you might say “hej.”

    The Danish-Swedish farmdog — yep, that’s the official name — joined the pack Thursday. The designation makes the breed eligible to compete for many best in show trophies, and it likely augurs more widespread interest in the small, sprightly dogs. The prospect both gladdens and concerns their biggest fans.

    “We’re excited about it. We’re looking forward to it,” said Carey Segebart, one of the people who worked to get Danish-Swedish farmdogs recognized by the AKC. She proudly plans to debut one of her own at a dog show this month near her Iowa home.

    Still, she thinks increased exposure is “a double-edged sword” for the fleet, versatile pups.

    “We don’t want the breed to just explode too quickly,” she said.

    Called the farmdog or DSF for short, the breed goes back centuries in parts of what are now Denmark, southern Sweden and some other European countries, according to the Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America.

    “They’re interesting, fun little dogs,” said Segebart, who has owned them since 2011 and is the club’s incoming president. “They’re essentially up for anything. They succeed at most everything.”

    In their original homelands, the dogs’ main job was rodent patrol, but they also would herd a bit, act as watchdogs and play with farmers’ children. Some even performed in circuses, according to the club.

    After Denmark and Sweden became more urban and suburban in the 20th century, farmdog fanciers set out to secure the breed’s place in both nations (where “hej” translates to the English “hello”). Kennel clubs there began registering farmdogs in 1987.

    In the U.S., many of the just about 350 farmdogs nationwide compete in agility, obedience or other canine sports that are open to all dogs, including mixed breeds.

    But until now, farmdogs couldn’t enter the traditional breed-by-breed judging that leads to best in show prizes at events including the prominent Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. The entry deadline has passed for February’s Westminster show, so farmdogs will have to wait for 2026 there, but they may well appear later this year at two other major, televised shows, the National Dog Show and AKC National Championship.

    The Danish-Swedish farmdog is the AKC’s 202nd breed and “a wonderful addition to a family that is able to provide it with the exercise and mental stimulation that it needs,” said the club’s Gina DiNardo.

    The AKC is the United States’ oldest purebred dog registry and essentially a league for many dog competitions. Registration is voluntary, and requirements for breed recognition include at least 300 pedigreed dogs spread through at least 20 states. Some breeds are in other kennel clubs or none at all.

    Danish-Swedish farmdog fanciers deliberated for several years before pursuing AKC recognition and the attention that’s likely to come with it, Segebart said. The number of farmdog puppy-seekers has grown substantially over the last decade; each of the few breeders receives multiple inquiries a week, and the typical wait for a puppy is a year or more, she said.

    Farmdog folk fear that their appealing, relatively easy-care breed could quickly become too popular for its own good. They’re not the first to worry: Much fur has flown in dogdom over the rise of the French bulldog, which the AKC now ranks as the most popular breed in the country.

    Some animal rights activists echo those concerns to argue against dog breeding in general. They say purebred popularity trends divert people from adopting shelter animals, fuel puppy mills and prize dogs’ appearance over their health.

    The AKC says it promotes responsibly “breeding for type and function” to produce dogs with at least somewhat predictable traits, whether as basic as size or as specialized as bomb-sniffing skills. The club says it has given over $35 million since 1995 to its canine health research charity.





    Introducing the Danish-Swedish Farmdog: The Newest Breed in the American Kennel Club’s Lineup

    The American Kennel Club (AKC) has officially recognized the Danish-Swedish Farmdog as the newest breed to join their lineup. This lively and affectionate breed is a versatile working dog with a history dating back over a century in Scandinavia.

    Originally bred to help farmers with tasks such as herding livestock, ratting, and guarding the homestead, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog is known for its intelligence, agility, and friendly nature. These dogs are highly trainable and excel in various dog sports such as agility, obedience, and rally.

    Despite their small size, typically weighing between 15-25 pounds, Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are energetic and require regular exercise to keep them happy and healthy. They are also known for their love of human companionship and make excellent family pets.

    If you’re looking for a loving and loyal companion with a playful spirit, the Danish-Swedish Farmdog may be the perfect addition to your family. Stay tuned for more information on this exciting new breed as they make their mark in the world of dog lovers everywhere.

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