LaLiga is set to use the much-discussed video assistant referee (VAR) system from next season.

VAR has been rolled out in the Bundesliga and Serie A this term, often sparking controversy, while its roll-out for selected games in England s FA Cup has also been far from seamless.

FIFA remain committed to using the technology at the 2018 World Cup in Russia and Spain s top flight will be the latest major division to get on board.

In a statement, LaLiga confirmed it had reached an agreement with the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) to introduce VAR in 2018-19.

Recently retired referees Carlos Velasco Carballo and Carlos Clos Gomez will head up training for match officials, which begins immediately, while Mediapro will be responsible for providing the …

Harry Kane scored twice on his 100th England appearance to propel Lee Carsley s team to a 2-0 Nations League win over Finland.

Kane, who donned a pair of golden boots, was celebrated before kick-off at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday, as he became the 10th player to feature in 100 matches for the Three Lions.

And after seeing a diving header disallowed for offside in the first half, Kane ensured he marked his milestone appearance in style with a second-half double.

Having been denied by the excellent Lukas Hradecky, who made six saves in total to keep Finland in the contest amid England s domination, Kane finally broke the deadlock with a wonderful strike that cannoned in off the underside of the crossbar in the 57th minute.

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Belgium and the Netherlands joined Italy in booking their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2020 with victories over Denmark and Austria respectively.

The world s top-ranked side Belgium had to bounce back from a goal down to beat an inspired Denmark, with both teams paying tribute to Christian Eriksen after 10 minutes as the midfielder continues his recovery from a cardiac arrest.

Roberto Martinez s side need a point in their final Group B match to make certain of top spot, but the Netherlands are already through as Group C winners after seeing off Austria.

Ukraine also picked up all three points against North Macedonia in Thursday s action – just their second-ever victory at the European Championships.

Using Opta data, we take a look at some of the…

Football s world governing body FIFA is in talks with authorities in Brazil about staging the 2010 World Cup there should South Africa be unable to host the event, a Spanish sports newspaper claimed on Thursday.

The South American country, which was chosen to organise the World Cup in 2014, has become the first option if South Africa is not able to organise the 2010 edition, the sports newspaper AS said.

FIFA has informed the South African government of its decision to consult the (Brazilian Football Federation) on the possibility of organising the next two tournaments, it said, without indicating its sources.

South African organisers remain confident of the nation s readiness for the first football World Cup to be held on the continent, despite delays in the…

Star goalkeeper Jan Oblak has extended his contract at Atletico Madrid through to June 2023.

The Slovenia international still had two years to run on his previous deal, but LaLiga side Atletico have moved to secure his future for the next four seasons.

The fresh agreement reportedly includes a release clause set at around €100million.

Oblak joined Diego Simeone s side from Benfica in July 2014 and has established himself as a worthy successor to Thibaut Courtois.

The 26-year-old has started all 32 of the club s league matches this term and his signature comes as another significant boost following Antoine Griezmann s commitment to a long-term deal during last year s World Cup.

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Yuri Lodygin sees no reason why Zenit s impressive start to action in 2015 cannot continue when Torino visit the Stadion Petrovsky in the UEFA Europa League last 16 on Thursday.

The Russian side have shown no ill-effects after a two-and-a-half-month break from competitive football in recent weeks, cruising to wins in their three fixtures without conceding a single goal.

Two of those games were against runaway Eredivisie leaders PSV in the Europa League s previous stage before Zenit resumed their Russian Premier League campaign with a 3-0 victory over Ural on Saturday to maintain their seven-point advantage at the top.

Andre Villas-Boas side blew away PSV 3-0 on home soil in the last round and Lodygin has called for no let-up when Serie A s eighth-placed team v…

Marvin Sordell scored a brace in Bolton s surprise 2-0 FA Cup victory at Sunderland

There were a host of FA Cup third round replays played on Tuesday night and the games certainly didn’t disappoint.

The biggest shock of the night came at the Stadium of Light were struggling Championship outfit Bolton defeated Premier League Sunderland 2-0.

The Trotters took the lead on 64 minutes. Darren Pratley was brought down in the penalty area by Jack Colback and striker Marvin Sordell fired home the resulting spot kick past Simon Mignolet in the Black Cats goal.

Sordell slotted home his and Wanderers second in the 73rd minute, after the Sunderland defence struggled to clear a Tyrone Mears cross. The victory set up a fourth round home tie with Premier League Evert…

Although the 2023/24 Premier League campaign might have only just gotten underway last month, we already find ourselves at the start of another international break.

Despite the likes of top-flight returners Luton and Sheffield United already finding themselves tipped as leading relegation scrappers, a number of squads have their sights set on writing their own pieces of history this time around.

While reigning champions Manchester City might be the only Premier League outfit that can boast a 100% start when heading into the fortnight interval, a number of other clubs have enjoyed their own early-season flurry.

With England’s top-flight not set to make its return until September 16th, we have taken a look at a few Premier League clubs that have shocked many sin…

Sadio Mane has revealed he came close to joining Manchester United in 2016, agreeing a contract with the Red Devils before making a last-minute decision to join Liverpool after a call from Jurgen Klopp.

Mane has scored 23 goals in 50 appearances for Liverpool in all competitions this term, helping Klopp s team to win the EFL Cup and FA Cup trophies, while the Reds could yet add the Champions League when they face Real Madrid in Saturday s final in Paris.

The 30-year-old scored when Liverpool faced Madrid in the 2018 final in Kyiv, though substitute Gareth Bale netted a brace to condemn Klopp s side to a 3-1 defeat.

Liverpool are bidding to win their seventh European crown at the Stade de France, and Mane has been touted as a potential Ballon d Or contender after …

It’s been a tough week for both the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts after both teams were involved in narrow Week 5 losses. The Texans lost to the Patriots and the Colts lost that tense Monday Night Football game against the Ravens.

Both teams sit on a 1-4 record, two wins behind the Titans in the AFC South and both teams probably need to win Sunday in order to maintain hopes of winning the division.

This Sunday you need to make sure you read our free NFL betting picks and predictions for the Texans vs. Colts.

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