Rangers had a "shocking" decision go against them this afternoon when Alfredo Morelos' first-half goal was ruled out by Kevin Clancy, and the media have been left in disbelief.

What was the Celtic vs Rangers result?

The Gers lost 3-2 at Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon, despite James Tavernier firing home a brace, and the Hoops extended their lead at the top of the table to 12 points with just seven games to go.

Michael Beale may feel his side were unlucky not to get more from the game, as Morelos had a goal from a corner ruled out when it was still 0-0, due to a perceived foul on Alistair Johnston, a decision journalist Jordan Campbell insists should've been overturned.

Indeed, other members of the media were left in disbelief with the decision, as journalist Derek Clark said:

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"The Clancy/Walsh howler has to be the end of part time officiating. The game is too big to have these guys refereeing as a hobby. Scottish football will continue to be a laughing stock unless the powers that be take it seriously."

Meanwhile, Football writer Jason Soutar added: "Shocking decision to disallow that Morelos goal."

Should Alfredo Morelos' goal have stood?

It was arguably a terrible decision to disallow the Colombian's goal, as although he does make contact with Johnston, the Celtic defender clearly had hold of the striker as well.

What is even more concerning, however, is that VAR not only failed to rectify Clancy's mistake, but the game moved on so quickly, without the decision being properly scrutinised.

The Gers will feel very hard done by, however the controversy does not absolve the players of responsibility, with Ben Davies being criticised for an "inexcusable" mistake in the build-up to Celtic's second goal, while an individual error from John Souttar gifted the Hoops their third.

Tottenham Hotspur could well have identified a new centre-back recruit ahead of the summer transfer window, with the Lilywhites said to be showing interest in a move for Barcelona's, Ronald Araujo.

What's the latest on Araujo to Spurs?

According to 90min, the north London outfit are among a handful of Premier League clubs who have enquired about the prospect of signing the Uruguay international, with Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Newcastle United also named as potential suitors.

The report outlines that the La Liga side have been unable to successfully register the impressive centre-back, despite the 24-year-old having signed a new long-term deal last year – opening up the door for potential interested parties to pounce.

That being said, however, the piece also adds that the Catalan outfit are seemingly steadfast in their desire to keep hold of the 6 foot 2 ace, with the Camp Nou hierarchy 'not worried' about the uncertainty surrounding the defender's deal.

Who could Araujo replace at Spurs?

As stated above, it may well prove difficult to prise the £71m-rated star from La Blaugrana ahead of next season, although the signing of the towering ace would certainly provide Spurs with a real upgrade in the heart of the backline.

Such an addition is no doubt required amid the recent woes of Colombian, Davinson Sanchez, with the 26-year-old having been booed off following his dire, brief cameo in the defeat to Bournemouth last time out.

Having been brought on in place of the injured Clement Lenglet after 35 minutes, the former Ajax man was unceremoniously hooked just before the hour mark, after playing his part in both of the Cherries' opening two goals courtesy of some "terrible" defending – as per journalist Sean Walsh.

The defender's woes pre-date that 3-2 loss, however, with Sanchez having previously been branded by pundit Jamie O'Hara as "one of the worst players I’ve ever seen" at the club.

The addition of a towering "monster" such as Araujo – as hailed by writer Muhammad Butt – could well help push the current Tottenham man even further down the pecking order under the new permanent managerial appointment next season.

The differing defensive quality between the pair is showcased by the fact that the Barca ace has won 65% of his total duels and 66% of his aerial duels from his 17 league appearances this season, while Sanchez, by contrast, has averaged just 61% and 55% for the same two metrics from his 15 league outings.

It would also appear that Araujo is far more accomplished at playing out from the back as the 12-cap rock ranks in the top 8% among his European peers for progressive carries and the top 15% for successful take-ons, while his fellow South American ranks in just the top 49% and the top 28% for those same two metrics.

The one-time Boston River ace could well be recognised "among the top three" best central defenders in the world – according to Spain legend Carles Puyol – with that a further indication of the potential upgrade that Spurs could be able to secure.

Liverpool reportedly remain interested in making a move for Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella during the summer transfer window.

How is Barella faring this season?

The 26-year-old has arguably been one of the best midfielders in Serie A for a number of years now, producing consistently influential performances for Inter. This season, he has scored five goals and registered six assists in 25 league starts, as well as having an 85% pass completion rate.

Barella's current Inter deal may not expire until the summer of 2026, but that hasn't stopped speculation emerging regarding his future, with a potential new challenge coming his way at the end of the season. Liverpool have been linked with a move for him a number of times recently, as they eye up major reinforcements in the middle of the park.

The Reds' midfield has been a huge issue throughout this season, with the likes of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson looking past their best, and significant additions need to be made in that area if Jurgen Klopp's men are to get back to the level they used to be.

Now, an update has emerged focusing on Barella, with Liverpool again looking like the front-runners to potentially snap him up this summer.

Will Barella join Liverpool this summer?

According to Calciomercato [via Sport Witness], the Reds' interest in Barella "undoubtedly stands out" above other clubs, seemingly making them the favourites to acquire his services. It is claimed that either he or teammate Marcelo Brozovic will leave Inter at the end of the current campaign.

This is one of the most important summer transfer windows in Liverpool's recent history, with so much important transfer business to be done and funds simply have to be made available by owners FSG.

In Barella, the Reds could have a perfect midfield option to sign, with the 43-cap Italy international a fantastic all-round midfielder who was once hailed as "sensational" by journalist Maxi Angelo. His aforementioned end product this season is proof that he can chip in with goals and assists from midfield, while an average of 1.7 tackles per game in the Champions League also shows that he is effective in his off-the-ball work.

If Liverpool managed to sign both Barella and Jude Bellingham this summer – that could be difficult in a financial sense, in truth – it could have the potential to transform the entire team, adding life to the midfield and suddenly getting more out of all the players around them.

Crystal Palace have made contact with Arne Slot about taking over at Selhurst Park, and they are now among the front runners to land the Feyenoord boss, according to a recent report from The Sunday Mirror.

What's the latest Crystal Palace manager news?

Roy Hodgson has made a fantastic start since being appointed as manager until the end of the season, with Palace winning their last three games in the Premier League, but he is not expected to extend his stay at Selhurst Park.

Steve Cooper has previously been linked with the job, although the performances of his Nottingham Forest side may make the board think twice, with the Tricky Trees currently sat inside the relegation zone, having picked up one point in their last five games.

The Times detailed that Slot is of interest to multiple Premier League clubs, including Palace, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United, but a new update appears to indicate the south London club are in pole position.

According to the print edition of the Sunday Mirror (16/04, p70), via SpursWeb, the Eagles are currently the front runners to land the Feyenoord boss, having initiated contact with him recently.

Sporting director Dougie Freeman has held talks with the 44-year-old about replacing Hodgson at the end of the season, making the first move out of all the interested Premier League clubs.

Should Crystal Palace appoint Arne Slot as manager?

The Dutchman is doing a fantastic job in charge of Feyenoord, with his side currently eight points clear at the top of the Eredivisie, with just five games to go, meaning they are almost certain to win their first league title since 2017.

Not only that, but the former AZ Alkmaar manager's style of play would also be sure to excite Palace fans, being described as "ultra-attacking" by Dutch football expert Marcel van der Kraan, who also claims he is "very similar to Pep Guardiola".

Although the Bergentheim-born tactician is, as yet, unproven outside the Eredivisie, Erik Ten Hag has proven during his time at Manchester United that managers from the Netherlands are able to make the step up to the Premier League.

As such, Slot would be a very exciting appointment for Palace, and they should look to make progress in talks before the end of the season, at which point there is bound to be a number of Premier League clubs vying for his signature.

تحدث محمد عبد الكريم المدرب بالجهاز الفني لفريق الكرة الأول بنادي المصري عن مباراة الإسماعيلي التي أقيمت مساء اليوم الاثنين.

واستضاف استاد الجيش ببرج العرب مباراة المصري والإسماعيلي في الجولة 11 من عمر الدوري المصري للمحترفين “النيل”، والتي انتهت بالتعادل الإيجابي بهدف لكل فريق.

فيديو | التعادل الإيجابي يحسم مواجهة الإسماعيلي والمصري في الدوري

وقال عبد الكريم في تصريحات تلفزيونية بفضائية “أون تايم سبورتس”: “نحمد الله على التعادل، تعجلنا في الشوط الأول وعانينا من عدم التركيز”.

وأضاف: “مباراة تعتبر ديربي واتسمت بالعصبية، كما أن موقف فريق الإسماعيلي في جدول ترتيب الدوري تسبب في تأزيم المباراة”.

وأردف: “الأزمة التي نشبت بين الجمهور أثرت على اللقاء أمام الإسماعيلي، وسنركز في المرحلة المقبلة على تحقيق نقاط”.

وتابع: “لا نعاني من ضغوطات وموقفنا جيد وكل الفرق قريبة من بعضها، واللاعبون يريدون أن يقدموا شيء، اليوم فقط كان هناك عصبية بين اللاعبين والجمهورين”.

وأتم: “اللاعبون جاءوا من نشوة الفوز على الزمالك فكان هناك أريحية نوعًا ما، ولكن إن شاء الله القادم أفضل”.

Referee Christopher Kavanagh and his VAR team may have made a big mistake in the most recent Newcastle United game after awarding a controversial penalty.

What's the latest on Newcastle and VAR?

The Magpies managed to pick up a vital three points on their push to finish inside the top four as they beat Brentford 2-1 at the Gtech Community Stadium.

Indeed, travelling away from home and down to west London, Eddie Howe and his men were put under plenty of pressure in the first half.

After just 28 minutes, Sven Botman made a poor challenge inside his own box but Nick Pope saved Ivan Toney's penalty. However, before the break, the Brentford man did manage to score from 12 yards after Alexander Isak was judged to have fouled Rico Henry.

While the incident wasn't called live, video assistant referee Darren England instructed Kavanagh to go to the pitchside monitor, and a penalty was then awarded.

Was it a foul by Isak?

It's clear that referee Kavanagh has a great view of the initial challenge but he decided against giving a foul.

With that in mind, it's a little odd that he later agreed with VAR that he had made a clear and obvious mistake and so would have to overturn his first call.

While speaking about the incident on Match of the Day (via Shields Gazette), Alan Shearer certainly made this point.

Indeed, the furious BBC pundit said: “I don’t mean to get angry, but there’s no other option than to do that. This is a terrible, terrible decision.

“Henry goes for it, Isak goes for it. Chris Kavanagh the referee sees that himself and he doesn’t give that at all, not at all. He has a great view of it.

“The VAR and Darren England look at that for twenty replays and it takes them three minutes to send the referee [to the monitor] and say to him ‘no, I think you have made an absolute howler, you have to go to the screen’. What I would say to Chris Kavanagh is show some courage and back yourself to say to VAR and Darren England ‘no, you’ve got it completely wrong. I’ve watched it for myself, I’ve had a good view of it and I’m sticking to my decision.’

“But no, he backs down and gives the penalty. It’s a terrible decision."

He then added that he expects a PGMOL apology for the call, saying: “Once again Howard Webb will be ringing Eddie Howe up for the second time in a month and saying ‘I apologise we got that one wrong’. I know Howard Webb has a tough job and he wants to have a high bar, but for them to re-referee like that, it’s not right, he doesn’t want that, he’s told me.”

In the end, despite this controversy, Newcastle still managed to pick up the win with two goals in the second half – including a redeeming winner from Isak.

Journalist Charles Watts has claimed that Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko should be fit to play amid his recent injury concerns.

What's the latest injury news for Arsenal and Oleksandr Zinchenko?

The Gunners had to make do without their Ukrainian left-back last time out in the Premier League but felt his absence as they squandered a two-goal lead in a 2-2 away draw at West Ham United.

As a result, Mikel Arteta and his side have seen their lead at the top of the table drop to just four points, despite having played one more game than Manchester City.

What's more, Arsenal face Pep Guardiola's men next Wednesday. Before that, though, the host Southampton and will need to get back to winning ways at the Emirates.

With that being the case, fans will be delighted to hear some positive injury news about key man Zinchenko from Watts.

While talking on his YouTube channel, the journalist said (10:00): "Zinchenko, definitely more positive [news]. I'm expecting Zinchenko to play against Southampton on Friday night.

"He did travel with the squad to West Ham. He was there. And the expectation is he's going to be alright – we'll wait and see what Mikel Arteta says tomorrow [in his press conference].

"But certainly from what I've been told, they could have patched him up and even played him against West Ham but they chose not to, to err on the side of caution.

"And the expectation is that he will be back to play on Friday night."

Why does Zinchenko play ahead of Tierney?

With a 6.93 average WhoScored rating in the league this term, it's easy to see why Zinchenko has been so consistent for Arsenal.

Replacement left-back Kieran Tierney is down at 6.27 so the drop-off in quality is evident. What's more, the Scotland international has played just 606 minutes compared to Zinchenko's 1839 – so Arteta clearly trusts one player more than the other.

What's more, over the course of the season, Zinchenko has come in for some high praise. Back in January, for instance, journalist Freddie Paxton noted: "Alex Zinchenko. Constantly talking to his teammates. Geeing up the crowd. Never hides, master of keeping the ball. WORLD CLASS."

With all that in mind, the Ukraine international – who earns a reported £150k-p/w – certainly will be a welcome sight back in the starting XI if he can get himself back to full fitness ahead of the Southampton clash.

Newcastle United's season has been unprecedented, as somehow Eddie Howe managed to carry their blistering form from the second half of last campaign and turn it into a genuine push for Champions League places.

Such has been their impressive work, amidst the disappointment of that EFL Cup final loss, the Magpies are now firmly in the driving seat to remain in that coveted third-placed spot which has been hotly-contested.

Should they achieve this unthinkable accomplishment, fast-tracking the development of a club still buoyed by their new ownership, it will likely widen their opportunities for player acquisition too. Previously, money was no object, but now with the promise of European football assured, suddenly Tyneside once again becomes an attractive proposition for Europe's top talent.

That would therefore explain the shift in focus to this summer, which promises to be an enthralling transfer window for a team that has already bolstered with intelligence.

The likes of Sven Botman and Bruno Guimaraes were immediate hits at St James' Park, but Alexander Isak has had to bide his time before truly showcasing his talents. His return to fitness has proved vital, and now the hulking forward cannot stop scoring.

That makes the links to Moussa Diaby all the more frightening, as adding another top-quality asset to this ever-improving outfit could not only push the team even further forward, but offer a fine creative presence to provide for the Swedish international.

Could Newcastle sign Moussa Diaby?

Having been noted among the favourites to acquire the Frenchman earlier in the week, this new development almost encourages them to act with haste among the growing list of suitors. They will likely still have to overcome the reported €75m (£66m) price tag that was touted in January too.

The interest this tricky wide man has drummed up hardly comes as a surprise given the consistency of the 23-year-old, who continues to thrive for Bayer Leverkusen.

Explosive with his turn of pace and possessing lightning-quick feet, these intangible qualities gave way to what has also been a fine goalscoring season for the former Paris Saint-Germain star. He boasts nine goals and seven assists in the Bundesliga, seeking to surpass his 13-goal and 12-assist tally from the season prior.

Such consistency across various campaigns only adds to the intrigue of this potential move, which Isak would likely endorse given the space and added chances someone like Diaby would command.

With five goals in his last five games, the club-record acquisition has thrived even when surrounded by the likes of Jacob Murphy and Sean Longstaff. Although both have impressed this season, to instead replace them with the talent being mentioned could see the 6 foot 4 finisher explode on Tyneside.

After all, his potential new teammate does average 1.9 key passes per game alongside the 46% dribble success rate that likely spurred journalist Julien Froment to laud him as someone who "creates gaps and danger as soon as he touches the ball," back during his time in the French capital.

With the future on Tyneside brighter than ever, and a calibre of players like Diaby potentially on the horizon too, Isak must be licking his lips at the prospect of this future superteam he will spearhead.

Leeds United are thought to be interested in a move for Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz this summer.

What’s the latest news on Leeds and Diaz?

Diaz has been on the books at the Bernabeu since returning to the club back in 2018 from Lyon but is out of contract in a matter of months. The Dominican Republic international has found game time hard to come by after moving back to Madrid, and in total, has made 81 appearances for the club, contributing to 15 goals.

The 29-year-old, an out-and-out centre-forward, has won 11 major honours with Madrid, including two Champions League titles, and a move to West Yorkshire could well be on the cards heading into the 2023/24 season.

Sport Witness relayed an update from Spain regarding Diaz in the last 48 hours. They said that Leeds are one of three sides interested in the player, who is seen by those at Elland Road as a potential replacement for Patrick Bamford.

The Whites striker reportedly has many proposals to leave the club, and should Bamford depart, Leeds ‘will make a proposal’ to Diaz. His agents are already looking for a new club face and there could be competition from West Ham and Ligue 1 side Nice.

Does it make sense to move on Bamford?

Bamford’s current contract at Leeds doesn’t expire until 2026, however, he has had a difficult few years after netting 17 times in the club’s first season back in the Premier League in 2020/21.

The 29-year-old, recently labelled “a joke” by Chris Sutton for his comments on former manager Jesse Marsch’s style of play, managed just nine league appearances last season due to numerous injury issues and has scored just twice in 21 top-flight games during the current campaign.

Javi Gracia started Bamford against Nottingham Forest in the week, with the Whites coming out 2-1 winners. However, some have suggested that the forward almost cost Gracia as he was the worst Leeds performer on the pitch, with Conor McGilligan suggesting during the game that the former England international "needs to be better".

It has been a frustrating few seasons for Bamford, so a move elsewhere could be best for all involved, especially with Leeds having the likes of top scorer Rodrigo and club record signing Georginio Rutter to call upon.

You'd expect that Bamford would need to be replaced should he depart, but bringing in a player who has also struggled in front of goal and game time for Madrid like Diaz may not be the best idea, although it looks as if it could be one to keep an eye on.

كشفت تقارير صحفية إسبانية، أن أتلتيكو مدريد ينافس برشلونة على ضم الدولي الإنجليزي ماسون جرينوود، لاعب خيتافي، خلال فترة الانتقالات الصيفية المقبلة.

اللاعب الإنجليزي بعد 18 شهرًا من التوقف عن لعب كرة القدم بسبب اتهامات بالاعتداء على صديقته، قرر مانشستر يونايتد إعارته إلى خيتافي في الصيف الماضي.

ومنذ انضمامه إلى خيتافي، استعاد جرينوود لياقته البدنية مرة أخرى، وقدم مستوى رائع خلال 15 مباراة، وسجل 5 أهداف وصنع 4.

مستوى جرينوود أدى إلى اهتمام برشلونة بضمه، مع انتشار تقارير بأن النادي الكتالوني مستعد لتسليمه الرقم 10 الذي كان يرتديه ليونيل ميسي سابقًا.

لكن صحيفة “ماركا” الإسبانية، أكدت أن أتلتيكو مدريد تسلل قبل برشلونة وبدأ محادثات بشكل رسمي مع مانشستر يونايتد لضمه في الصيف المقبل بعد انتهاء اعارته من خيتافي، استغلالًا لوضع النادي الكتالوني المالي.

مانشستر يونايتد يسعى للحصول على 40 مليون جنيه إسترليني للتخلي عن جرينوود، الذي لديه عقد مع النادي الإنجليزي حتى عام 2025، مع خيار التمديد لعام إضافي.

دييجو سيميوني المدير الفني لفريق أتلتيكو مدريد أعرب عن إعجابه باللاعب بعد مباراة الفريقين في ديسمبر الماضي، وهو ما أدى إلى دخول أتلتيكو مدريد في مفاوضات رسمية مع مانشستر يونايتد.