Semi-automated offsides cannot come quick enough in the Premier League.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s brilliant disallowed strike against Liverpool in the Champions League shows just how perfect the technology can work.
Liverpool‘s defenders would have been hoping for a longer reprieve from the constant onslaught of PSG attacks.
But the quick decision allowed the hosts to keep the momentum with minimal disruption.
It was evident when Virgil van Dijk looked flat on his feet just half an hour in, allowing Ousmane Dembele to stroll through one-on-one. The pace of the match was never affected.
Bournemouth vs Wolves was delayed by eight minutes during a trial in the FA Cup last weekend because the new system malfunctioned.
There will always be teething issues at first but Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and the Champions League are all seeing a big success with it.
And it’s only a matter of time before we accept the offside call as confidently as we do with goalline technology.
Raducanu’s new coach
EMMA Raducanu has enough glitz and glamour in her life, hiring an iconic coach would have only added to the pressure.
It is a smart call to keep it grounded with Vlado Platenik.
He has a good pedigree, helping Dominika Cibulkova to the 2014 Australian Open final and Lulu Sun win WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2024.
Henry helping hand
How apt that France brought Thierry Henry into their Six Nations camp ahead of their clash with Ireland.
The Arsenal legend sparked uproar when he controversially handled the ball to stop Ireland qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Now he has tried to give the French rugby team a similar helping hand.
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