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Online abuse: Eni Aluko & Azeem Rafiq tell Ofcom of social media abuse affecting sports personalities


Published on 2025-05-16 01:24:27 - BBC
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  • Azeem Rafiq, Eni Aluko and Wayne Barnes among sport names helping Ofcom tackle online abuse.

The article from the BBC Sport website discusses the ongoing debate about the use of Video Assistant Referees (VAR) in football, focusing on the recent controversy involving Liverpool's wrongly disallowed goal against Tottenham. The piece highlights the frustration felt by Liverpool's manager, Jurgen Klopp, who called the situation "unfair" and unprecedented in his 50 years in football. It also mentions the broader context of VAR's implementation, noting that while the technology was introduced to improve decision-making, it has led to increased scrutiny and dissatisfaction among fans and managers alike. The article references the Premier League's acknowledgment of the mistake and their commitment to reviewing the incident, as well as the potential for further discussions on VAR's role and effectiveness in the sport.

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[ https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cgr5n57pp5do ]