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Premier League to trial VAR for first time after international break during 3pm Saturday matches
  • The Premier League is one of the last few top leagues not to use the VAR system
  • They are aiming to have it in place for every match by beginning of next season
  • The trial will involve a multi-match 3pm Saturday set of fixtures to test system
There will be an initial trial of the system, which will take place over five Saturday games at 3pm on September 15.

Fixtures that day include matches involving Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City and they will be watched by video officials at their Stockley Park base.

However, the decisions made at the base will not be used on the pitch. There will be no contact between the video assistant team and the on-field referee.

Instead, the trial is intending to show whether the video team can handle that many fixtures at one time and match the on-field demands.

The Premier League is one of the last adopters of the VAR system among Europe's big leagues.

It has been used in both the Bundesliga and Serie A since last season, while La Liga has implemented it for the new campaign.

The technology was used in the Carabao Cup last season and will be used further this campaign. VAR also featured in the FA Cup final.

This will represent the first use of it in the Premier League in a multiple match scenario.
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Paul Pogba opens door to Manchester United exit… and nods in response to suggestion he has a tense relationship with Jose Mourinho
  • Paul Pogba has dropped the biggest hint yet he could leave Manchester United
  • He acknowledged that anything could happen when it comes to transfers
  • Barcelona have been interested in the player throughout the summer
  • He also acknowledged that there is tension between him and Jose Mourinho
'There was a lot of talk, but it was just like that, I'm under contract in Manchester,' Pogba told Sky Sports Germany.
'My future is currently in Manchester, I still have a contract, I'm playing there at the moment, but who knows what will happen in the next few months.'

Despite reportedly burying the hatchet with United boss Jose Mourinho following their tetchy relationship this summer, the 25-year-old then added fuel to the flames.

He dropped the biggest hint yet that all isn't well in the Pogba-Mourinho camp when he was quizzed about whether he had a tense relationship with the Old Trafford boss.

The Frenchman appeared to acknowledge that is actually the case, nodding his head before saying: 'We have a pure coach-player relationship, that's right.

'One thing I can assure you: I will always give 100 per cent, no matter which coach I always give everything for United - I can not say more.'

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Valentinez A. Kaiser said:
Inter Miami: David Beckham's MLS team is called Club Internacional de Futbol Miami

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David Beckham's Major League Soccer team will be called Club Internacional de Futbol Miami - or Inter Miami CF - and the club's crest has been unveiled.

Inter Miami will make their MLS debut in 2020, after being awarded an expansion contact in January.

The crest is pink, black and white, featuring two herons and a sun with seven rays - which are a "homage" to the ex-England captain's career.

"This is such a proud day for myself and for the entire team," said Beckham.

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan midfielder, who is team owner and president, added: "We are taking another important step in establishing our club and today marks an important moment in the history of Club Internacional de Futbol Miami."

Managing owner Jorge Mas said: "Our city and our fans draw their strength from the dreams of a global population that calls Miami home.

"It is only fitting that our name pays tribute to the inclusiveness that makes us who we are."

The crest appeared on the front page of Wednesday's Miami Herald.
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Inter Miami sounds weird, but that badge and colorway is dope... Be interesting to see who they sign and how they run the club with regards to bringing youth through and/or signing 'Galaticos'...
 
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