The one thing VAR didn’t need is another level of subjectivity – but that’s exactly what this week has brought. Whatever you think of Liverpool being given the audio on request of Luis Diaz’s goal being wrongly ruled out, it has now changed the protocol for VAR. Now any club

Mikel Arteta previews Arsenal's clash with Man City Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must bring Thomas Partey back into midfield to give the Gunners the best chance of beating Manchester City. Winning the physical and tactical battles in midfield could be the key to success in Sunday’s clash at the Emirates

Bayern Munich decide not to re-sign Jerome Boateng, despite the defender impressing during training sessions – one month after a court ordered a new assault trial for the former Germany international Bayern Munich have confirmed they will not re-sign defender Jerome Boateng The ex-Germany international faces a new trial related

Cristiano Ronaldo is left frustrated as Al-Nassr throw away two-goal lead in Saudi Pro League, while Franck Kessie scores stunner to ensure Al-Ahli beat Al-Ittihad in Jeddah derby Ronaldo played 90 minutes but failed to score as Al-Nassr threw away their lead Kessie netted agaisnt an Al-Ittihad team featuring Fabinho

Preston North End teenager Finlay Cross-Adair is said to be in a ‘serious condition’ in hospital after being involved in a car crash on Thursday evening. The 18-year-old is said to have been travelling in a Seat car when the vehicle collided head on with a van on the A6

Roy Hodgson has backed a three-continent World Cup. FIFA have announced that the 2030 running of the competition – the centenary edition – is going to begin in South America with matches in Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina before returning to Spain, Portugal and Morocco for the remainder of the tournament.

Sir Alex Ferguson’s career honours as a player and manager Sir Alex Ferguson was convinced to prolong his spell in charge of Manchester United by his late wife Cathy, who died at the age of 84 on Thursday. The legendary Red Devils boss is mourning the death of his partner

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters Preston North End teenage ace Finlay Cross-Adair was involved in a head-on car crash that's left him

Follow live coverage as Empoli face Udinese in Serie A today. Italy’s top flight has seen a rotating cast of teams at the top since the dominance of Juventus was ended, with both Inter Milan and AC Milan claiming a title apiece before Napoli finished top last term. Jose Mourinho’s

Bookmark For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter Thank you for subscribing! For the latest from the pitch sign up for our football newsletter We have more newsletters Tributes have poured in for Lady Cathy Ferguson, wife of former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson,