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VAR check of eight minutes puts new technology on hold in Premier League
The plan to introduce semi-automated offside technology in the Premier League after the current international break has been scrapped after issues arose with the system during an FA Cup match. This has been confirmed by the English Football Association (FA).

Mateta reflects on horror injury: 'My ear was completely destroyed'
Jean-Philippe Mateta looks back on his horror injury for the first time in an interview with L'Équipe. The Crystal Palace striker suffered the injury during the FA Cup match against Millwall and had to be stretchered off the pitch. He received 25 stitches and required plastic surgery.

Antonio on his way back after near-death experience: 'I'm going to play again'
Michail Antonio counts his blessings. The 34-year-old West Ham United forward was involved in a serious car accident just over three months ago and is grateful to still be here to tell the story.

Morata regrets Milan move and looks back nostalgically at Simeone
Spanish international Álvaro Morata has admitted that he made a mistake by leaving Atlético Madrid for AC Milan last summer. The 32-year-old Spaniard parted ways with the Rossoneri after just a few months and now looks back nostalgically on his time under coach Diego Simeone.

Rabiot harsh on insults in PSG stadium: 'Class cannot be bought'
Adrien Rabiot took a jab at Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi on social media. The Olympique Marseille midfielder was subjected to harsh insults from the home crowd at the Parc des Princes on Sunday, as he now plays for L'OM despite his past in Paris. "Class cannot be bought," Rabiot directed at the president.

Szczęsny came out of retirement and is now even expected to renew at Barcelona
The Polish goalkeeper, who had already retired, signed with Barcelona until June 30 and is now expected to extend his contract for another season.

Newcastle places Howe in an honorable list alongside Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson
Eddie Howe is set to receive an honorary award from the city of Newcastle in the near future, according to English media reports. By winning the League Cup, the manager of The Magpies will be granted honorary citizenship of the city, placing him in an esteemed group alongside Alan Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson.

Paquetá case begins: FA aims for a lifetime ban
The case against Lucas Paquetá begins on Monday, March 17. The English Football Association (FA) aims to impose a lifetime ban on the Brazilian midfielder from West Ham United for violating betting regulations.

Retegui released from the Italian national team
Italy faces a setback ahead of their Nations League quarter-final against Germany as forward Mateo Retegui is ruled out due to a right thigh injury.

Courtois back with Belgium: 'Captaincy was the drop that made the bucket overflow'
Thibaut Courtois reflected on his absence during his first press conference with the Belgian national team in nearly two years. The goalkeeper also addressed misunderstandings that, in his view, were spread by the media.