Fifa is testing new technology that can determine whether a goal was scored after the ball exited the play.
One of three series that was tested this month in Qatar is the “Out of Bounds” innovation.
Real-time 3D Recreation has also been expanded to make line-of-sight decisions for offsides more quickly and clearly.
The video assistant referee (VAR) and TV viewers have access to two virtual feeds that replicate both goalkeepers’ viewpoints.
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How the new technology might resolve disputes
This technology might have helped to resolve a number of contentious incidents in the Premier League in recent seasons.
When VAR found out that Joe Willock had kept the ball in play before Anthony Gordon’s only goal for Newcastle two seasons ago, Arsenal were furious. The VAR did not possess the necessary camera position to demonstrate that the ball was out.
This season, there have been a number of “line of sight” offside incidents. Leandro Trossard was accused of preventing Guglielmo Vicario’s view of the ball when Eberechi Eze scored for Arsenal against Tottenham last month.
The advanced semi-automated offside technology uses the same tracking data points and configurations as the “Out of Bounds” technology.
Although it is still being tested offline, Qatar gave it an opportunity to demonstrate how trustworthy it was.
In the Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo, Paris St-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz was denied a goal due to the ball’s movement.
Additionally, Fifa conducted additional tests of assistant-specific offside audio alerts, which made their debut at the Club World Cup this summer.
This is done to reduce the number of obvious offside flags.
Taiwo Awoniyi, a striker for Nottingham Forest, collided with a goalpost after play continued from a clear offside, and was placed in an induced coma in May.
The 68-year-old creator of iconic TV shows like New York Undercover passed away just months after fans urged him to look for a kidney donor.
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Kevin Arkadie has died at the age of 68(Image: Getty Images)
Kevin Arkadie, a legend in the television industry, passed away at the age of 68, his family has confirmed. The Emmy-nominated actor, who is best known for co-creating the police drama series New York Undercover, had previously revealed his kidney failure. While a celebration of his life is planned for the first few years of his life, it has not yet been revealed.
Kevin has been hailed as a pioneer in American television writing after working as a writer on shows like The Shield and as a co-producer on shows like Chicago Hope. And since his death was announced almost a week ago, on Wednesday, December 17, online, there have been online tributes paid.
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The writer’s cousin, L True Green, who is also a producer, shared news of Kevin’s death on Facebook. Uploading a photograph of the celebrated writer, he posted: “This man right here was one of America’s greatest storytellers. He has forever changed the landscape of creativity … he is the reason I have remained in the arts as a writer today.”
Another online tribute to Kevin was produced by Tony-winning producer Lamar Richardson, who most recently appeared in the TV series Freeman Ranch. He stated, “We spent a lot of time with him developing and pitching together this year, and Kevin was the first showrunner to sign on to one of our TV projects at Ivy Lion. He worked tirelessly, worked hard, and was a brilliant researcher. Everything was always focused on delivering the best story.
It’s not lost on us that he was willing to accept a young production company and a relatively new writer. We are extremely grateful to have worked with him because it was important to him to invest in the development of diverse voices.
We’ll cherish the time we spent with him, Lamar said, and we’ll always say his name. His soul may rest peacefully in peace, and may angel flights comfort him. His impact on his field will undoubtedly never be forgotten.
Stan Spry, Kevin’s manager, described him as “a tremendous talent and a trailblazer.” He was a friend and a beautiful person, which was even more important. His impact on television will not be forgotten, just like his love for those who watched him. He will be greatly missed.
Kevin’s co-creation of New York Undercover in the 1990s, which featured Malik Yoba and Michael DeLorenzo in the lead roles, garnered praise over the years. He twice received an Emmy nomination, and he also received a WGA America Award for his 2006 Noggin series Miracle’s Boys.
The Express quotes Kevin and says to his wife, “If everything ended today, I would do good… Mine is a long story of success, but I still took it up the ass more than I wanted.”
Back in July, Kevin updated fans with news of his health as he explained he was battling kidney failure. He said in an Instagram video: “It’s about time for an update on my post from almost a year ago. That’s when I posted that need, that I needed a living kidney donor.
My kidney function increased from 9% all the way up to a sizable 12% after my kidneys were failing and I was given dialysis. That still fails, but I feel better about it. I mean, I cycled 103 miles from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara even a few weeks ago.
He continued, “Quite a few amazing friends and family actually stepped up to donate a kidney,” expanding further at the time. However, you must be in good health for a hospital to say, “We’re going to cut you open, take out one of your organs, and give it to someone else.” You must be extremely healthy, after all. So regrettably, I’ve already had my good friends and family rejected by all of my donors.
He continued, “Now the Mayo Clinic and Cedars are telling me I need to do everything I can to spread the word.” Wear T-shirts and wear buttons that say I need a kidney. You’re a writer, a doctor told me. Don’t just ask. In front of your home, place a sign. A kidney is required for this house.
He stated that, for anyone who wants to learn more, the average wait time for a donor in California is five to eight years, sometimes a little faster, sometimes a little slower. Who is aware? I’m told by my doctor that I’ll never be able to function without dialysis. So shoot me a direct message if you or someone you know is even slightly interested in making a donation. His wife and their family survive him.
His team Santos reported on Monday that Neymar had a successful operation on his left knee to repair a meniscus damage.
The 33-year-old managed to recover from the injury to prevent the team from falling into Brazil’s top flight during a difficult season at Santos.
After previously operating on Neymar for a foot fracture and his ruptured anterior cruciate ligament against Uruguay in October 2023, the national team doctor of Brazil performed the arthroscopic surgery.
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Expect a month-long recovery period for Neymar. At the end of the year, he will still be working with the Santos team to agree to a new contract.
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain forward hasn’t played for Brazil in over two years, but he hopes to be fit and contribute to the World Cup’s 2026 schedule.
With 79 goals in 128 games, Neymar holds Brazil’s record for goals.
The most recent “messed” move in the Beckhams’ feud has been decoded by a PR to the stars, with comments from Brooklyn’s friend said to contain a dark “irony” as the fractious family prepares for Christmas.
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Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz-Beckham appear to be forming their own path away from the household name(Image: Getty Images for Vogue)
For three decades, the Beckham name has signalled a seemingly unbreakable family unit. From matching outfits to front-row support at every fashion show, David and Victoria have put on a show of unity with their four children.
But as the festive season approaches, the “polish” on the billion-pound brand is beginning to lose its shine. As Brooklyn Beckham, 26, and Nicola Peltz-Beckham, 30, carve out their own “next generation” empire, the narrative is shifting from a united family story to two rival lanes.
The latest drama has seen Brooklyn block his family on social media after mum Victoria liked a post about him roasting a chicken. The 26-year-old unfollowed his famous parents, David and Victoria, on Instagram yesterday, with his younger brother Cruz confirming the drastic move. It was claimed that they unfollowed Brooklyn and wife Nicola Peltz in response to being unfollowed. Addressing the rumours, Cruz wrote on Instagram: “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son. Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.”
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According to reports, Brooklyn shared his poultry cooking advice, sparking the most recent row. “So it has been beer-brining for the last 24 hours and I’m just finishing putting some rosemary butter around”, he said, presenting the meat to the camera. In the video to promote the clothing line, he continued, “And that is my simple way of making a chicken breast, some potatoes, and vegetables in my Express.”
Many urged Brooklyn to reconcile with his parents after Victoria was discovered by fans. “Victoria liked this post. Yes 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 : 🙂 : : ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; One person said, “Family is everything.” Another said: “Go cook with your Dad. Looks delicious. A third person said, “Your parents have just one life, and it’s very precious.” A fourth said: “U sound and look your dad. Make a contact.
According to The Sun, Brooklyn became annoyed at his mum’s public display of affection and blocked the whole family – including dad David, brothers Romeo and Cruz and little sister Harper. “It appears that Brooklyn has blocked them to show them that’s it, this is final. It is very clear that this is a sign of his complete estrangement from his family,” a source said.
Soon after, Brooklyn’s camp hit back – with a ‘friend’ of the couple claiming they are sick of being ‘gaslit’. According to the Daily Mail, Victoria and David have been told not to contact their son, who apparently finds their social media posts ‘anxiety inducing’. “It would be really in the holiday spirit if the Beckhams could just back off and leave them alone for now,” the pal sniped.
“Nicola and Brooklyn haven’t been commenting. They merely desire tranquility. The Beckhams should stop contacting, commenting, and briefing because it is ineffective, according to the source.
The unnamed friend added: “The Instagram stuff is just a media play – it feels like more manipulation, more gaslighting. Brooklyn and Nicola are only made to feel more distant by it. The speculation makes them angry. They are trying to take the high road which is not to react at all and to just live their lives”.
But what does this latest twist in the dramatic saga mean? Especially when it is so close to Christmas? PR expert Mayah Riaz warns that the latest move by the Beckham-Peltz duo – who are aiming to strike out and create their own brand – is intentionally designed to take control of the narrative and silence their relatives.
Pointing out the ‘irony’ of their friend’s comments given Brooklyn and Nicola’s aversion to ‘briefings’ from the other side, she tells The Mirror: “This absolutely reads like a briefing. The irony here is hard to ignore. When a source uses emotionally loaded language like ‘manipulation’ and ‘gaslighting’, that is not accidental or neutral.”
That is narrative shaping, according to the PR to the stars. It positions Brooklyn and Nicola not just as hurt, but as victims of something darker and more deliberate. That PR decision is very specific. Victimhood with credibility is the hidden spin. By framing themselves as being gaslit, they are attempting to flip the power dynamic. We are justified in our silence, not “we are silent,” but rather that the message is. Why they aren’t engaging directly are the objectives of this kind of briefing. It gives them moral high ground without them having to speak themselves.
Mayah continued, “The choice of the word “gaslighting” is particularly telling,” further analysing the language used. It is a very online, very therapy language term that resonates with younger audiences. Gen Z and millennial readers who are familiar with narratives with boundaries, toxicity, and emotional control are the target audience. That suggests that the focus should be on integrating their personal brand with contemporary values, not just about family.
“The Beckhams are globally powerful, wealthy, media savvy and historically very controlled in how they brief. The narrative shifts from familial disagreement to emotional harm when Brooklyn and Nicola are cast as being psychologically worn down. They are now “people protecting their mental health,” according to PR, moving from “difficult children.”
But what does it mean for David and Victoria”? This is one of those instances where the polish slightly deteriorates when it comes to Brand Beckham, according to Mayah. The Beckhams have always traded in their aspirations for their relatability. A very public family wobble reminds people they are still human. “
She warns that the reaction poses a risk. From a brand perspective, it only becomes damaging if it turns into silence, mixed messaging or obvious sides being taken publicly. It currently feels sloppy rather than malicious.
The PR guru thinks the couple’s apparent briefing is a sign of damage control and is considering how to build their own empire. Mayah said:” I don’t think this is about escalating the feud. It involves controlling future interpretation by drawing a line in the sand. This framing will already be present if more stories emerge. Anything the Beckhams say or do next can be filtered through this lens of ‘ pressure ‘ or ‘ manipulation’. That is effective positioning.
The senior Beckhams have a new, if uncomfortable, reality as a result. One of the most talked-about aspects of the rift is the” Gen Z “nature of the disagreement – specifically the reported” blocking “of parents on social media.
Some people may perceive it as a PR stunt, but Mayah believes it has roots in unfiltered emotion. I would say emotional first, strategic second, “she notes”. Parents’ branding is rarely a logical choice. It uses a very cutting-edge, Gen Z method to create boundaries.
However, in the world of the ultra-famous, personal feelings quickly become public assets. “The timing may then become strategic once the story is already in motion, because when you are part of a famous family, even emotions have PR consequences.”
Christmas is often the time celebrity families portray the image of the “perfect” family – something that the Beckhams have been known for. It’s unclear what led to Brooklyn blocking his family on social media, but Cruz made his feelings clear in an Instagram story defending his parents.
Mayah says, “Why now, just before Christmas, is what makes this cut through?” The ultimate family brand holiday is Christmas. Stockings, olive branches, nostalgia. Any hint of fracture “feels amplified.”
She calls the current situation “combustible” because, in her opinion, it fundamentally conflicts with everything the Beckhams have spent the past thirty years representing. It turns a private disagreement into a symbolic one. “
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According to Mayah, the upcoming weeks will determine if the” next generation “takeover is a healthy expansion or a permanent division”. What should you focus on watching for the most part, “Mayah concludes.”
Brand Beckham is preserved and arguably strengthened if there is quiet reconciliation or a soft, united moment. If the silence hardens, then the narrative shifts from family tension to family division. When it turns into a longer-term issue, that is.
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The final 130 schoolgirl abducted in Nigeria last month have now been freed, putting an end to a widespread kidnapping that has sparked international concern. More than 300 students were taken from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the state of Niger, which highlights the worsening of school security and ransom attacks.
Neymar, the Brazil international who helped repair a damaged meniscus, had a successful operation on his left knee.
The 33-year-old has been suffering from the injury during Santos’ difficult season, where he played a crucial role in preventing the club from falling into Brazil’s top flight.
After having previously operated on Neymar for a foot fracture and his 2023 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), Santos claimed Brazil’s national team doctor performed the arthroscopic surgery.
Neymar’s chances of being included in Brazil’s World Cup preparations for the 2026 tournament are increased by the operation.
The former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain forward hasn’t played for his country in more than two years, but he is Brazil’s top goalscorer with 79 goals in 128 games.
After playing for Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for less than eight months, Neymar made his return to Santos in January.
Through his constant knee pain, he helped Santos survive and scored five goals in their final four matches of the season.
