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Why was Virgil van Dijk’s goal against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final ruled out for offside by VAR?

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Liverpool thought they had taken a big step froward in their quest to win the first of four trophies this season when Virgil van Dijk headed into the net after an hour of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea . However, Jürgen Klopp’s side were ultimately left disappointed after the Dutchman’s header was somewhat controversially ruled out for offside by VAR. Follow live text coverage of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. VAR prevents van Dijk from putting Liverpool in front At first glance, there looked to be absolutely nothing wrong with van Dijk’s goal. The central defender met Andy Robertson’s left-wing free kick near the penalty spot and directed an inch-perfect header beyond the dive of Blues goalkeeper Djordje Pet rovic. A HUGE VAR CALL! Virgil van Dijk's goal is chalked off! Wataru Endo is deemed offside . Was it the right call?#BBC Football #CHELIV #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/MISV2PfnqC — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 25, 2024 However,...

Kevin De Bruyne insists Champions League final won't 'define' his career

Kevin De Bruyne has insisted that the outcome of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League final won't define his career at Man City. The 31-year-old has cemented his legacy as one of the Premier League's very best midfielders ever during his time at Manchester City, winning five league titles and two PFA Players' Player of the Year awards. 2022/23 was one of KDB's best of his career thus far with the midfielder bagging a stunning 24 assists in all com Pet itions as City won the league, FA Cup and reached the UEFA Champions League final . It's that aforementioned Champions League final which many feel will define this trophy-laden era for Manchester City. The Citizens have come within a whisker of winning the competition in the past, notably losing a final to Chelsea in a game which De Bruyne was forced off in due to a head injury, and are heavy favourites going into this season's showpiece clash against Inter in Istanbul. Read the latest Champions League news her...