Football’s rulemakers to launch review of VAR and plan for ‘Vinicius Law’

New rules will be added before World Cup finals Corners and second yellow cards can be checked Football’s lawmaking authority, the Ifab, is to conduct a two-year review of the video assistant referee to ensure the technology is being used “to its best”. The announcement on Saturday came alongside a flurry of enhancements to the rulebook before the World Cup, including expanding the use of VAR into determining corner kicks. Another proposal could mean punishments for players obscuring their mouths being fast-tracked for implementation at this summer’s tournament, after the alleged racist abuse

Championship roundup: Norwich compound struggling Leicester’s home woes

Leicester stay in drop zone after fourth straight home loss Hull match 60-year record with victory at Portsmouth Norwich condemned relegation-threatened Leicester to a fourth successive home Championship defeat to end Gary Rowett’s unbeaten start as manager. The second-half substitute Anis Ben Slimane drilled Norwich ahead just six minutes after coming off the bench at the King Power Stadium before Ali Ahmed’s close-range finish sealed a seventh win in nine league games. Continue reading...

Evanilson earns Bournemouth point as Sunderland dent Iraola’s Europe bid

For those Sunderland fans making the 700-mile round trip from Wearside, some beginning their journey at midnight, the welcome sight of Granit Xhaka making a first start since 17 January. Could the captain’s return inspire Sunderland out of a slump that began in mid-December? On the south coast, a losing run came to its end as Régis Le Bris’s team got the point a dogged performance deserved. Patrolling in front of defence, Xhaka maintained constant dialogue with his colleagues, encouraging, directing into position, veering into the territory of player-manager. When Eliezer Mayenda scored the Su

Evanilson recues Bournemouth point as Sunderland winless run continues

Evanilson came off the bench to cancel out Eliezer Mayenda's opener to rescue a Bournemouth point in a 1-1 draw at the Vitality Stadium as Sunderland's run of games without a league win extends to four.

PSG granted more time off between Chelsea ties

Paris St-Germain will have five days off between the two legs of their Champions League tie against Chelsea after their request to postpone a Ligue 1 match against Nantes is granted.

Arsenal vs Chelsea: Premier League – preview, team news, start, lineups

League leaders Arsenal desperate for a win over Chelsea to keep resurgent Manchester City at bay.

Liverpool v West Ham, Newcastle v Everton, Burnley v Brentford: football – live

⚽ Keep up with all of Saturday’s football as it happens ⚽ Live scores | Tables | Follow us on Bluesky | Mail Emillia In the early Premier League match, Sunderland currently lead Bournemouth 1-0 thanks to an 18th-minute strike from Eliezer Mayenda. You can join Barry Glendenning for the second half now. Hello, good afternoon and welcome to another Saturday Clockwatch! We have three Premier League fixtures to look forward to as Liverpool host West Ham, Newcastle take on Everton and Burnley face Brentford. Continue reading...

VAR to review second yellows and corners as timewasting clamped down on

VAR's powers have been extended by football's lawmakers.

Newcastle make six changes vs Everton LIVE!

No Kelleher for Brentford at Burnley who are without Edwards LIVE!

Wider VAR scope and more countdowns to tackle time-wasting at World Cup

Corners and second yellow cards are added to the scope of the video assistant referee for this summer's World Cup.

LIVE: Barcelona vs Villarreal – La Liga

Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as league leaders Barca host third-placed Villarreal.