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US Open 2023: Andy Murray calls VAR debut a ‘farce’ Britain’s Andy Murray has described Video Assist Review (VAR) as a ‘farce’ after the technology failed during its debut in tennis at the US Open.  When Murray severed his opponent Corentin Moutet requested the technology to check a double bounce which was called against him by umpire Louise Engzell. The official pulled out a table to watch an instant replay of the incident. But following a long delay, the umpire announced the VAR technology was “not working.” “It took about four minutes to make a decision,” said Murray, who was…

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Women’s World Cup: the scandal that overshadowed the victory It’s been just over a week since Spain beat England 1-0 in the 2023 Women’s World Cup final – marking the first time Spain’s women’s team have won the World Cup. But for all the history made, the actions of one man – the Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales have overshadowed the victory but ultimately, united a nation. Luis Rubiales is currently suspended from his role as Spanish football federation (RFEF) president for 90 days. His suspension comes after footage showing Rubiales kissing Spanish player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during…

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The Madonna squat fitness challenge is taking over TikTok TikTok fitness challenges this year are focused on a slower and more chilled approach to exercise. The current ‘cozy cardio’ trend as well as trends like hot girl walks and soft hiking, encourage people to work out without putting too much pressure on their bodies and nervous systems. However, the latest viral fitness challenge, inspired by musician Madonna, looks like a cardio burner.  The Madonna jump squat challenge sees people coping some of the pop star’s famous dance moves during her performance of Music from her 2001 Drowned World Tour. During…

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Spain football scandal: Mass protests condemn sexism as Rubiales asked to resign EU

Leading officials within the Spanish Football Federation asked suspended president Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday after he forcibly kissed a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final. Rubiales is increasingly isolated with few allies left… except for his mother, who’s started a hunger strike in his defense. FRANCE 24’s Spain correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.

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Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales’s mother on hunger strike over kiss row Angeles Bejar, the mother of Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF), has started a hunger strike in protest against what she sees as unjust treatment of her son. The controversy stems from Rubiales, 46, kissing Spanish football star Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain won the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Angeles Bejar has locked herself within a church in Motril, where she has vowed to continue her indefinite hunger strike day and night. Jenni Hermoso, 33, has said that the kiss during the…

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