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Is football better without VAR? FA Cup shows nobody really knows
Neither the third or fourth rounds of the FA Cup used VAR, yet they produced opposite reactions on whether soccer needs the technology.
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Arsenal hit 4 in 17 minutes, see off Wigan in R4
Arsenal cruised into the fifth round of the FA Cup after a comfortable 4-0 defeat of League One side Wigan Athletic at the Emirates.
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FA CUP
Newcastle's Howe: Referees too reliant on VAR
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe believes referees have become too reliant on VAR after Chris Kavanagh's horror show in his side's 3-1 FA Cup win at 10-man Aston Villa.
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Not done yet: Mohamed Salah sparkles in Liverpool's FA Cup win
Mohamed Salah turning in a memorable performance in front of an adoring Anfield crowd? No, it's not 2024, but it sure felt like it on Saturday night in Liverpool.
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Slot believes Szoboszlai has what it takes to become a future Liverpool captain
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Nicol: Decisions in Aston Villa vs. Newcastle shows why VAR is needed
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Szoboszlai reacts to Liverpool's 'important' FA Cup win vs. Brighton
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Mbokazi on Broos criticism over MLS move - 'I deserve to be here'
Chicago Fire FC centre-back Mbekezeli Mbokazi has admitted that he faced a 'difficult' time amid public scrutiny of his transfer from Orlando Pirates, but expressed confidence his time to play in more established leagues will come.
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Mbokazi will benefit from 'step up in quality' from PSL - Berhalter
Berhalter suggested Major League Soccer was superior to South Africa's Betway Premiership and could lead to more opportunities for the centre-back and for winger Puso Dithejane.
PREMIER LEAGUE
TOTTENHAM
Tottenham appoint Igor Tudor as new head coach
Tottenham Hotspur have appointed Igor Tudor as their new head coach, the club have confirmed.
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Tim Sherwood: No upside for Igor Tudor at Spurs
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager and player Tim Sherwood has said there is no upside for Igor Tudor in his new appointment as interim head coach.
Tudor as Spurs' new coach: What the stats say
What do the stats say about Igor Tudor, the new Tottenham head coach?
ALL-STAR WEEKEND
LaMelo to DeMar: Which L.A. NBA stars would've made an All-Star roster in high school?
From LaMelo Ball to James Harden, these Los Angeles NBA stars' high school résumés would land them on an All-Star roster.
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Slam dunks, global games, emerging stars: The biggest takeaways from All-Star Weekend
Our experts break down what to watch over the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend and their picks for contests, competitions and more.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United wants Juventus defender Kalulu
Man United are looking to Serie A for a defender, while Chicago Fire are willing to go "all in" to sign Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
FOOTBALL
Premier League superlatives: The 25 best and worst players at different skills
Who's the Premier League's fastest player? The slowest? Best passer? The worst? And more. Here are 25 superlatives from different skills.
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The language of basketball: How international NBA players think about the game
For many of today's NBA All-Stars, English is their second language, and that impacts how they think about the game.
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ENGLISH FA CUP
Chelsea coach Rosenior shows ruthless side in homecoming at Hull to prove credentials
Hull City is where Liam Rosenior got his start, but he didn't let up as Chelsea demolished his former club in the FA Cup.
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Wrexham into FA Cup last 16 for 1st time since '97
Wrexham achieved another landmark moment in their meteoric rise after reaching the last 16 of England's FA Cup for the first time since 1997.
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- Newcastle's Howe: Referees too reliant on VAR
- Pep not happy with Man City's 'boring' FA Cup win
- Tottenham appoint Igor Tudor as new head coach
- Bayern's Kane 'proud' to score 500th career goal
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