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UEFA has announced that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will be used in the Champions League from next season.

The European football governing body revealed VAR would be used in the 2019-20 campaign from the play-off stage onward.

UEFA also confirmed VAR would be used at the 2019 UEFA Super Cup, the Euro 2020 finals, the Europa League group stage from the 2020-21 season and the 2021 Nations League finals.

The decision was made by the UEFA executive committee during a meeting in Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said: 'We are confident that introducing video assistant referees in August 2019 will give us enough time to put in place a robust system and to train match officials to ensure an efficient and successful implementation of VAR in the UEFA Champions League, the world's flagship club competition.'

VAR is already been used in a host of European leagues with the technology already implemented in the Bundesliga, La Liga and Serie A.

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The FIFA Best Awards take place today with one of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mohamed Salah and Luka Modric set to be named as the best player in the world.

The award ceremony gets underway in London later tonight, with a host of other prizes set to be dished out.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah are the finalists for the main category of Best FIFA Men’s Player after their stellar 2017/18 campaigns.

A winner will be picked from the final shortlist by a selection of judges on a 13-man panel comprised of footballing legends.

The 13-man Panel For FIFA Best Awards:-

1.Sami Al-Jaber

Al-Jaber is one of Saudi Arabia’s most successful players ever, appearing in four consecutive World Cup during an extensive international career.

2.Emmanuel Amunike

Amunike, who is currently manager of the Tanzania national team, played for Nigeria at the 1994 World Cup and helped the Super Eagles win the Africa Cup of Nations.

3.Cha Bum-kun

The 65-year-old is South Korea’s all-time leading goal scorer with 58 strikes in 136appearances.

4.Fabio Capello

Putting aside his ill-fated reign in charge of England, Capello is still a well-respected footballing figure with an exemplary CV.

5.Didier Drogba

Drogba earned legendary status at Chelsea for his two spells at Stamford Bridge between 2004-2012 and 2014-15.

The two-time African Footballer of the Year won the Champions League with the Blues as well as four Premier Leagues, four FA Cups and three League Cups.

6.Kaka

The former Brazilian midfielder was one of the leading lights in world football after bursting onto the scene in the early 2000s.

7.Frank Lampard

Currently manager of Derby County, Lampard is better known for his time at Chelsea where he won 13 major trophies.

8.Lothar Matthaus

Matthaus captained West Germany to victory in the 1990 World Cup and is the only German to ever receive the FIFA World Player of the Year award.

9.Alessandro Nesta

The former AC Milan legend is considered one of the most complete defenders of all-time, racking up a host of honours during his 20-year career.

10.Carlos Alberto Parreira

Currently Brazil technical director, Parreira is most famous for guiding the national team to glory in the 1994 World Cup.

11.Ronaldo

Ronaldo is one of the greatest strikers of all-time, starring for Brazil as they lifted the 2002 World Cup.

The 42-year-old has scored over 200 goals for club and country, was named FIFA World Player of the Year on three occasions and has picked up the Ballon d’Or twice.

12.Andy Roxburgh

Roxburgh is the former manager of Scotland, having taken charge of the national side from 1986 to 1993.

13.Wynton Rufer

New Zealand striker Rufer made his name in Switzerland before picking up the Bundesliga title, two German cups, two German Supercups and the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup with Werder Bremen.

This panel will also judge the Best FIFA Men’s Coach award.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has launched his own mobile football game, Match MVP, where he coaches users from beginner level to the very top of the sport.

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The app sees users create their own players and begin as a rookie before working their way  to superstar status leading teams to victory.

He has also recreated the Neymar institute - his sport and education complex for children in Brazil.

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Neymar's father also features in the game as a football agent who advises on contract offers from clubs.

Neymar collaborated with Swedish gaming studio "Like A Boss" to bring the idea to life.

'Being a passionate gamer, I have always wanted to launch my own mobile football game,' Neymar said.

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'Match MVP is sensational and aesthetically very beautiful. The re-creation of the Neymar Jr Institute in the tutorial is awesome.

'I sincerely hope my fans will have lots of fun with this game, and let's see who can become the best.'

This is the first football game which features real time career mode multi-player and is available to download as from today.

Match MVP Neymar Jr. is now available for IOS and Android.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has launched his own mobile football game, Match MVP, where he coaches users from beginner level to the very top of the sport.

[img]https://2.bp..com/-bbMcZhS0dW4/W6jKhBVp_fI/AAAAAAAApts/TQhhjE62sR0fXBE72Y_nfKKeNBZiuDZsACLcBGAs/s320/20180924121151.jpg[/img]

The app sees users create their own players and begin as a rookie before working their way  to superstar status leading teams to victory.

He has also recreated the Neymar institute - his sport and education complex for children in Brazil.

[img]https://1.bp..com/-YNcQLdO_c3M/W6jK7WSN78I/AAAAAAAApt4/5AKvHDwU-f8CgUwCeeg079sxvKycOvpTACLcBGAs/s320/20180924121208.jpg[/img]

Neymar's father also features in the game as a football agent who advises on contract offers from clubs.

Neymar collaborated with Swedish gaming studio "Like A Boss" to bring the idea to life.

'Being a passionate gamer, I have always wanted to launch my own mobile football game,' Neymar said.

[img]https://1.bp..com/-iirnFZLn4IA/W6jKygHo6MI/AAAAAAAApt0/dut3w5142-M8kOerqiSq_9n03M921UsPwCLcBGAs/s320/20180924121155.jpg[/img]

'Match MVP is sensational and aesthetically very beautiful. The re-creation of the Neymar Jr Institute in the tutorial is awesome.

'I sincerely hope my fans will have lots of fun with this game, and let's see who can become the best.'

This is the first football game which features real time career mode multi-player and is available to download as from today.

Match MVP Neymar Jr. is now available for IOS and Android.

[img]https://4.bp..com/-lPpfZX3_k8o/W6jLD3QeY9I/AAAAAAAApt8/Yl0oj1vamMk8E2ELURVrcJtA3CT3ARhogCLcBGAs/s320/20180924121205.jpg[/img]

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Liverpool Ace Sheyi Ojo has revealed he would consider playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria, if invited.

Ojo, who played for England at the U-20 level is currently on loan at French club, Reims.

He is eligible to play for Nigeria because his parents are Nigerians.

And despite playing for England from under-16 to under-21 level with 43 caps, Ojo said he was willing to pitch his tent with the Super Eagles.

“To be honest, I don’t know much about it (Nigeria interest), but if they call me I’d be honoured to go to Nigeria,” the winger told BBC Sport.

“It’s obviously a massive nation. I’m just really focused on club football at the moment, but I’m excited for the future, both club and country.

“My parents are originally from Nigeria as well, so they know a lot about it. They’ve always been keen on the idea (to represent Nigeria) but so far I’ve mainly been focusing on club football.

“It’s starting to get to the time where I have to start thinking about my future. And of course, if Nigeria were to call me now it would be an honour.”

“Of course, if I was to get selected I’d definitely think about it, I’d never turn down Nigeria,” added Ojo.

“I’m from Nigeria originally so it’d be an honour, likewise with England as well. If I keep doing well, opportunities will come by for club and country.”

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Anthony Joshua stunned Alexander Povetkin last night with a brutal and seventh round knockout at Wembley.

The Watford born figher unleased a set of blows to send Povetkin sprawling, almost out the ring at one point.

Povetkin then got back on his feet before Joshua landed the killer blow to seal a big win in front of a massive crowd.

Joshua had to overcome an early storm as Povetkin flew out of the traps with several big blows.

He suffered a bloody nose in the first round but found his composure and turned the tide back on Povetkin.

Joshua began to deal damage, cutting Povetkin above the left eye, and turned on the style in the seventh to dispatch his undefeated opponent.

Speaking after the fight, AJ praised Povetkin but stated he is ready for another fight.

"Povetkin is a very tough challenger and he proved it tonight,”Anthony Joshua said.

"I realised he was strong to the head but weak to the body.

"Let's see whats happening on April 13.

"Let's ask the question, I have no mandatories.

"The sport is about what the fans want, let's put a poll out on Twitter and see who fans want me to take on.

"I got my knockout streak back, I found my right hand again.

"There's a lot of pressure, the country is rooting for us all and boxing.

"The energy in here spurs you on and I do feel that pressure.”

Pushed on who he wants to fight next, Joshua admitted: “There’s no contract signed at the minute. My No 1 would be Wilder, that’s it."

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Fleetwood Town Coach Joey Barton has slammed Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar and compared him to pop star Kim Kardashian.

Barton, who had named Neymar as the Justin Bieber of Football, has now made things more vocal.

The Former Marseille midfielder gave an interview to L'Equipe, in which he said Neymar is not as good as Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Brazilian was very disappointing as PSG lost 3-2 Against Liverpool in the Champions League earlier this week.

Barton referenced his performances in the World Cup during his verbal assault.

“Neymar, more than a football phenomenon, is an advertising phenomenon, like the Kardashians,” Barton explained


“I think he is the Kim Kardashian of football.

“Neymar is not the best player in the world, we saw that again in Russia.

“He is not at the level of Ronaldo and Messi, and there are many other players in front of him.”

Barton then admitted he would be happy to coach Marseille, the club he spent a loan with.

He added: 'I would love to coach Marseille one day. Honestly, I could train Marseille without any problem.

'I know the club from top to bottom. I understand the people, the culture, I know the Velodrome and I know what the club means to people.

'Many Marseille coaches did not know the club. If my trip brings me back there, fantastic.'

Neymar moved to PSG in the summer of 2017 in a £200m deal, after his release clause was met.

In his first season in Paris, he scored 19 league goals in just 20 league matches.

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Serena Williams has broken her silence after the controversy at this year's US Open final.

Serena was defeated by Japan's 20-year-old Naomi Osaka on September 8, but the story didn't end there.

Serena was deducted a game and point for three code violations during the match.

She was accused of her coach helping her, smashing her racquet, and arguing with umpire Carlos Ramos.

Serena also accused Ramos of 'Sexism' and was fined $17,000.

Before now, Serena had not spoke again about the final, but gave an interview to Australian TV show The Project to explain her opinion on the incident.

Williams says her coach Patrick Mouratoglou did not send any signals from the stands even though he has confirmed he made attempts to.

“He said he made a motion. I don’t understand what he was talking about,” she said.

“We’ve never had signals.

“I just don’t understand it, if you’re a female, you should be able to do even half of what a guy can do.”

Williams then explained that she feels strongly that she did the right thing by complaining about the umpire’s actions.

“I feel it’s really important to stand up for what you believe in,” she said.

“Especially if it can affect the future and affect a lot of people in the future.

“That’s what it’s all about.”

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Juventus Star Douglas Costa today spat at the mouth of Sassuolo ace Federico Di Francesco after a clash between them.

Cristiano had scored his first two goals for Juventus but Sassuolo scored one back late on.

And after the goal, Di Francesco and Costa came together and the Juventus winger headbutted the Sassuolo player.

Then moments later, the two players came together again and Costa spat at Di Francesco’s face.

The incident was referred to VAR and Costa was sent off by the referee.

The Brazilian could now be set for a lengthy ban.

Costa had only been on the pitch for 30 minutes having come on as a substitute for Mario Mandzukic.

The incident marred the match for Ronaldo, who broke his goalscoring duck for his new club in the second half.

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri was asked about Costa's actions in his post-match interview with Sky Italia.

Allegri replied: 'Maybe he was irritated ata foul before, but it doesn't matter, because this absolutely must not happen. The one thing we must avoid doing is falling for provocation,' the Coach told Sky Sport Italia.

'We could've scored a third goal, but instead we started to play as individuals, we tried to dribble past everyone, this wound up the opposition, who then reacted badly and you get to situations like Douglas Costa.'

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Liverpool have confirmed Roberto Firmino has been discharged from a London hospital after scans due to an eye injury in the match against Tottenham.

In the second half of Liverpool’s 2-1 win Tottenham, Firmino was caught in his left eye by a stray finger from Vertonghen.

Firmino was forced to come off the pitchand manager Jurgen Klopp said he was unsure about the severity of the problem.

But Liverpool have this evening revealed Firmino visited a hospital for scans on his eye.

The statement said: “Roberto Firmino was discharged from a London hospital this afternoon after receiving good news on the eye injury he sustained during Liverpool's 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur.

“The forward was sent for assessment having been forced from the field in the second half of the Reds’ Wembley victory.

“A hospital examination confirmed an abrasion of the eye, but there will be no lasting damage.

“The issue will be monitored and treated by Liverpool’s medical staff at Melwood before any decision is made on whether Firmino will be able to figure in Tuesday evening’s Champions League encounter with Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield. At this stage, the No.9 has not been ruled out.

“Firmino travelled back to Merseyside separately from his teammates with club doctor Andy Massey following the positive assessment.

“The players and staff onboard the club flight back to Liverpool sent the Braziliana video wishing him well, recorded on the team plane.”

Firmino also posted an update on social media and eased any concerns by saying: 'It was just a scare, my eye is ok and so am I. Thank you for all the support and see you soon #YNWA'.

The positive teams comes after Coach Jurgen Klopp's comments when he revealed the Brazilian was in discomfort after the incident.

“I’m not sure, but there may be an injury with Roberto, we don’t know exactly in the moment,” the Liverpool boss told theclub’s official website.

"I only saw the situation from around 60 yards. I have no clue what exactly happened.

“But it’s something with the eye and for sure in the moment it’s not comfortable for him. We will see.”

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