# ![@DaleJohnsonBBC Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::239566590.png) @DaleJohnsonBBC Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson posts on X about red, premier league, nigeria, benin the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[countries](/list/countries)  14.62% [premier league](/list/premier-league)  10.53% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  3.51% [finance](/list/finance)  1.75% [la liga](/list/la-liga)  1.75% [currencies](/list/currencies)  1.17% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  0.58% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  0.58% [bundesliga](/list/bundesliga)  0.58% [celebrities](/list/celebrities)  0.58%

**Social topic influence**
[red](/topic/red) #1364, [premier league](/topic/premier-league) 6.43%, [nigeria](/topic/nigeria) 5.85%, [benin](/topic/benin) 3.51%, [cameroon](/topic/cameroon) 3.51%, [congo](/topic/congo) 2.92%, [uefa](/topic/uefa) #83, [south africa](/topic/south-africa) 2.34%, [madrid](/topic/madrid) 2.34%, [level](/topic/level) 1.75%

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### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"To explain the VAR offside tolerance level a tiny bit more. Width of red line is effectively the tolerance level. So Joe Willock is offside by the tolerance level + the top of his head. Unfortunately whatever offside measure you use it's impossible to avoid these. #TOTNEW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021323755641798844)  2026-02-10T20:41Z 80.5K followers, 107.4K engagements


"Was Chelsea's penalty at Crystal Palace a VAR error A look at the handball law and why a change to the Dogso regulation in [----] is not what it may seem. 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj3v77nmz8eo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj3v77nmz8eo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2015764620003189090)  2026-01-26T12:31Z 80.4K followers, 135.8K engagements


"James Garner should have been sent off in Everton's 1-0 win at Aston Villa the Premier League's KMI Panel has said. It is the second time in a matter of weeks that Villa have lost a game where their opponents should have been reduced to [--] men. 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyr2ye2y52o https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwyr2ye2y52o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2016598589456154903)  2026-01-28T19:45Z 80.4K followers, 315.4K engagements


"Europa League knockout rounds possible opponents. NOTTINGHAM FOREST (knockout play-offs) Fenerbahce Panathinaikos CELTIC (knockout play-offs) Ferencvaros Stuttgart Draw takes place at midday on Friday. #NFFC #CelticFC #EuropaLeague"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2016995689360683403)  2026-01-29T22:03Z 80.4K followers, 20.7K engagements


"Long delays irate managers and mixed messages - is VAR bad for the game even if mistakes are corrected 🗣 Danny Murphy's comments 📍 Man United's penalty-turned-free-kick 📍 Fulham offside goal 📍 Marco Silva's anger 📍 Villa's disallowed goal 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy05zk3pz3jo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cy05zk3pz3jo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2018057839063732531)  2026-02-01T20:24Z 80.4K followers, 88K engagements


"Most goals ruled out after a VAR review this season: Fulham [--] Brentford [--] Everton [--] Tottenham [--] West Ham [--] Only clubs not to have a goal ruled out: Arsenal Burnley Chelsea Man City Sunderland Wolves"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2018277272671654209)  2026-02-02T10:56Z 80.4K followers, 51.8K engagements


"VAR is taking too long - is a time limit the answer Beware unintended consequences. A time limit could lead to more controversy and mistakes not less. 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c07xlyren78o https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c07xlyren78o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2018339168309440608)  2026-02-02T15:02Z 80.4K followers, 102.4K engagements


"It felt like a pretty quiet winter transfer window with only seven Premier League deals on deadline day. But how do the figures stack up Does the January transfer window now always fall flat Only three of the last [--] have seen a higher spend. 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp82g9gdg0do https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cp82g9gdg0do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2018746331913724298)  2026-02-03T18:00Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior adopting the corner tactic against Arsenal as suggested by Shay Given on MOTD on Saturday night. #ARSCHE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2018782873143378333)  2026-02-03T20:25Z 80.4K followers, 30.9K engagements


"Is Pep Guardiola right about Man City's lower net spend in the Premier League A look at incoming and outgoing deals across the big six. Can income raised from the sale of academy players create a slightly misleading picture of first-team net spend 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgp7289n8no https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvgp7289n8no"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2019062592526782522)  2026-02-04T14:56Z 80.4K followers, 16K engagements


"Are Chelsea-Strasbourg transfer deals bad for football A look at: 🔷 How BlueCo transfers are linked 🔷 Winners & losers 🔷 How Fifa reacted to Chelsea transfers before 🔷 Might Fifa change regulations 🔷 Concerns about multi-club ownership ➕ More 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c89qzpqe1qko https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c89qzpqe1qko"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2019388610118898107)  2026-02-05T12:32Z 80.4K followers, 48.8K engagements


"Is Pep Guardiola right to be angry that Marc Guehi cannot play in Carabao Cup final A look at: 🟡 How and why the rule changed 🟡 Why Guehi CAN play in the FA Cup 🟡 The cases of Marc Guehi and Marc Guiu () 🟡 Does Guardiola have a point ➕ More 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c98jx9wgjj0o https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c98jx9wgjj0o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2019407838620323927)  2026-02-05T13:48Z 80.4K followers, 37K engagements


"@andydaviesref @craigburley Imagine if this has been in the Premier League (regardless of the merits)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2019483718482645286)  2026-02-05T18:50Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


""We tried to play with the big boys and we couldn't" Tracking Leicester City's downfall from Premier League champions to the brink of League [--]. 🔵 'Unprecedented' spending in Championship 🔵 Lack of relegation clauses key 🔵 No accountability 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz6y6jy1xdwo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cz6y6jy1xdwo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2019815314758988056)  2026-02-06T16:47Z 80.4K followers, 25.5K engagements


"He gets an extra game because it is his second red card of the season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020121480135078395)  2026-02-07T13:04Z 80.4K followers, 49.9K engagements


"That should be Cristian Romero's 4th red card since the start of December. Along with his red card against Liverpool. The KMI Panel said he should have been sent off in both games against Brentford. #MNUTOT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020122266571330031)  2026-02-07T13:07Z 80.4K followers, 75.7K engagements


"Caveat here that the red card offences all came so close together that he should have been suspended for the Liverpool game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020123438552101089)  2026-02-07T13:12Z 80.4K followers, 15.1K engagements


"@MGCoys Worth reading the next tweet in the thread"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020142101594300725)  2026-02-07T14:26Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@bfcgpg Yes it is in a video at full speed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020194247023161451)  2026-02-07T17:53Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@eekamouse1025 @bfcgpg Not if the penalty is given for deliberate handball which it was in this case. But the won't be a red card when the keeper is in position"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020202004925063620)  2026-02-07T18:24Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"Because the goalkeeper was in position behind Murphy. Would he have saved it Maybe not. But a red card is not expected in this situation (the handball also has to be considered deliberate). https://x.com/DaveCEsquire/status/2020205343343878222 https://x.com/DaveCEsquire/status/2020205343343878222"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020206061597470837)  2026-02-07T18:40Z 80.4K followers, 14.1K engagements


"@MarshallTitan1 @bfcgpg It does because judging impact is absolutely crucial"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020206980825248186)  2026-02-07T18:44Z 80.4K followers, 41.4K engagements


"Yep. DOGSO inside the area has been relaxed a great deal in recent seasons. It is now reserved only for deliberate and cynical acts. @DaleJohnsonBBC have they changed the rule since David Liz got sent off against Wolves That seemed like DGSO without any attempt to play the ball. @DaleJohnsonBBC have they changed the rule since David Liz got sent off against Wolves That seemed like DGSO without any attempt to play the ball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020215253712228360)  2026-02-07T19:17Z 80.4K followers, 19.6K engagements


"@BriShaw81 @RotundHippo Law changed in [----]. If non-deliberate it's impossible to be a red card in any circumstances"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020219309490880681)  2026-02-07T19:33Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@RefereeHalsey But it has to be an offence in the first place. That is the key here. On PL interpretation for me it is not"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020220716591767810)  2026-02-07T19:38Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@RefereeHalsey I think you would struggle to find one like this given in the Premier League not considered an error after the fact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020221692379869440)  2026-02-07T19:42Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@RefereeHalsey This is a confirmed VAR error"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020223437361262823)  2026-02-07T19:49Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@HACKETTREF I'm sorry Keith but this is not correct in the law today"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020229547002831332)  2026-02-07T20:13Z 80.4K followers, 24.5K engagements


"@leonardprobably It does for a red card The law changed last year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020469326038327402)  2026-02-08T12:06Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@rajc222325 @bfcgpg Because it can now only be a red card if the act is deliberate or cynical. An accidental clip isn't that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020470115070849505)  2026-02-08T12:09Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@EnglandSpur @MarshallTitan1 @bfcgpg In simple terms yes. It only becomes an offence when there has been clear impact upon the opponent"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020475102786150538)  2026-02-08T12:29Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@martynziegler @RefereeHalsey I agree but the Chelsea VAR penalty at Crystal Palace is a confirmed error. I think supporters might struggle to see the difference"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020554133657317458)  2026-02-08T17:43Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@reyjoe50_joe @spaulinnit @RefereeHalsey I've already written a long article saying it was wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020564970757353685)  2026-02-08T18:26Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@reyjoe50_joe @spaulinnit @RefereeHalsey Events might have overtaken it tonight"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020590257926975594)  2026-02-08T20:07Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@spaulinnit @reyjoe50_joe @RefereeHalsey https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj3v77nmz8eo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cj3v77nmz8eo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020591456348676377)  2026-02-08T20:11Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@somefilmstudies Yeah but that's not relevant as advantage has been played"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020599642224726199)  2026-02-08T20:44Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@Jamesy_boy Advantage to the attacker after he committed a foul"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020599915932688428)  2026-02-08T20:45Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@theFFCfan @WhiteNoise1879 This is explained"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020603126303342710)  2026-02-08T20:58Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@theFFCfan @WhiteNoise1879 Because the referee played advantage on the DOGSO so it goes back to that"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020603790769176999)  2026-02-08T21:00Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@danisburke @HACKETTREF I mean that's not what happened here"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020607418984734905)  2026-02-08T21:15Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@Matthew79421198 I have. He's 100% getting it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020615799308697683)  2026-02-08T21:48Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@shire96313890 No Cherki had completed the chance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020620457171632406)  2026-02-08T22:07Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@AntFwk77 @amloranger No it isn't mandatory"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020623539888689203)  2026-02-08T22:19Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@aturn07 Well it is my job"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020625333184336197)  2026-02-08T22:26Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@jamiegib10 It is the correct frame"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020640586383208529)  2026-02-08T23:27Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@grumpyoldhector @tweet_ad_rem If you look how close he ends up being to the ball just by falling in my personal view it is certain he keeps it out if he can make a sliding attempt. The ball has slowed right down by the time it gets to the 6-yard box"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020805555628003637)  2026-02-09T10:22Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"@Had2Explain @WayneRooney The goal is ruled out for a foul so the goal does not exist. It is then pulled back to the DOGSO which is a red card"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020905898156147177)  2026-02-09T17:01Z 80.4K followers, [---] engagements


"How has someone managed to do that to Joao Pedro two games in a row"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021325481472106910)  2026-02-10T20:48Z 80.5K followers, 35.7K engagements


"@RefereeHalsey Rosetti made a clear case in his presentation but it is always going to rely on how it's actually implemented"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022321364770722060)  2026-02-13T14:46Z 80.5K followers, [---] engagements


"Fans will hate it pundits won't like it and football will turn its nose up too. Yet when a goal is scored only because of a foul there is no way it could be allowed to stand. Analysis of Man City's VAR-disallowed goal at Liverpool. #LIVMCI 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yjkgyxk2mo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5yjkgyxk2mo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020595199525937494)  2026-02-08T20:26Z 80.5K followers, 320.3K engagements


"Chelsea should not have been awarded a penalty for handball in their 3-1 win at Crystal Palace last month. It was awarded after a VAR review. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel voted 5-0 that the on-field call of no pen was correct. 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c747jp7zqw4o https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c747jp7zqw4o"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020858150463701416)  2026-02-09T13:51Z 80.5K followers, 341.1K engagements


"Fixtures to be given to national associations no earlier than 8am Friday. Made public [--] minutes later. @DaleJohnsonBBC any time frame from when we can expect fixture confirmation from UEFA for nations league @DaleJohnsonBBC any time frame from when we can expect fixture confirmation from UEFA for nations league"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022012977499746662)  2026-02-12T18:20Z 80.5K followers, 37K engagements


"I've been out of the country for the last few days so I haven't been concentrating on the VAR stuff. For what it's worth: Phil Foden: Should have been a red card Kenny Tete: There is no conclusive evidence for a red card for a hair pull. If there was he would have been off"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022243662877622509)  2026-02-13T09:37Z 80.5K followers, 83.5K engagements


"@PatricRidge It's a red if there's the definitive proof absolutely"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022253280068612158)  2026-02-13T10:15Z 80.5K followers, [----] engagements


"Uefa referees' chief Roberto Rosetti says VAR is becoming too forensic. "At the end of the season we need to speak about this" Rosetti said. "Because we cannot go in this direction of microscopic VAR interventions. We love football like it is." 👇 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn8zlp3gepyo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cn8zlp3gepyo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022280918241579340)  2026-02-13T12:05Z 80.5K followers, 55.4K engagements


"Yes. It is the case in all leagues that a cluster of players can cause an issue. In one European league the semi-auto offside failed because of confetti on the pitch. @DaleJohnsonBBC Hi 👋 Maybe you already commented but if not can you please tell us about Cubarsi's goal yesterday and if it's true that SAOT doesn't work with many people in the area @DaleJohnsonBBC Hi 👋 Maybe you already commented but if not can you please tell us about Cubarsi's goal yesterday and if it's true that SAOT doesn't work with many people in the area"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022285197777981773)  2026-02-13T12:22Z 80.5K followers, 12.2K engagements


"@chayter_2000 @rjaltmann1 Like I said on the one angle that has been shown from TNT there is no conclusive proof. Why would TNT not show it if the angle existed"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022290730421535220)  2026-02-13T12:44Z 80.5K followers, [---] engagements


"@GeorgeEllis_81 @RefereeHalsey If it wasn't seen as better in the Champions League there would be something seriously wrong"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022327187240829255)  2026-02-13T15:09Z 80.5K followers, [---] engagements


"John Brooks gave the penalty for the pulling of the shirt not the tackle which he said continued into the area. It's a factual VAR overturn on position & doesn't require the ref to go to the monitor. The VAR can't rule on the merits of the foul outside the area. #MNUFUL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2017969227295019449)  2026-02-01T14:32Z 80.5K followers, 105.8K engagements


"Four-game ban for Cristian Romero after that red card. Newcastle (h) Arsenal (h) Fulham (a) Crystal Palace (h) #MNUTOT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020121027032887561)  2026-02-07T13:02Z 80.4K followers, 213.2K engagements


"@bfcgpg I'd watch it at full speed. KLP has gone down far too theatrical for the level of contact because he knows he has overrun the touch. I wouldn't expect this to be given on a VAR review. Whatever is given on-field would stand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020193216977596823)  2026-02-07T17:49Z 80.5K followers, 30.4K engagements


"@Solb4kk1 @bfcgpg The issue is that if players go down too theatrically then the VAR has to question the true level of impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020197413357813844)  2026-02-07T18:06Z 80.4K followers, 24K engagements


"If the penalty has been given for non-deliberate handball then this should not have been a penalty and overturned on VAR review"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020211606895095843)  2026-02-07T19:02Z 80.5K followers, 85.7K engagements


"I hopped onto the @WayneRooney Show to discuss Manchester City's disallowed goal at Liverpool. The VAR and the referee had no choice but to rule it out and show a red card to Dominik Szoboszlai. Damn those pesky laws https://youtu.be/vmVBdIBRLZEsi=C3cFKgvP0qA_0_yP&t=196 https://youtu.be/vmVBdIBRLZEsi=C3cFKgvP0qA_0_yP&t=196"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020803286199091410)  2026-02-09T10:13Z 80.4K followers, 31K engagements


"@Kings_10 Exactly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021324364390555679)  2026-02-10T20:44Z 80.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@Hemmerz_ It is in every game"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021325693955592405)  2026-02-10T20:49Z 80.5K followers, [----] engagements


"@SpabbaRanks The broadcaster used the wrong frame. Was explained at the time"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021344388618850481)  2026-02-10T22:03Z 80.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@bfcgpg It is not because the goalkeeper is there"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020201390665265558)  2026-02-07T18:21Z 80.5K followers, 10.3K engagements


"Breaking news here in Brussels at the Uefa Nations League draw. Thomas Tuchel is to sign a contract extension through to Euro [----]. His contract was due to expire after the World Cup. https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9dnl94750zo https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c9dnl94750zo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2021875080494510461)  2026-02-12T09:12Z 80.5K followers, [----] engagements


"What a horrendous tackle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2020978785286492600)  2026-02-09T21:51Z 80.5K followers, 150.6K engagements


"As Rodri gets charged for criticising the referee against Spurs. The Premier League's Key Match Incidents Panel has unanimously voted Rodri should have been sent off against Spurs for two yellows. And 4:1 that the Solanke goal was correct. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2lrdj55zypo https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c2lrdj55zypo"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonBBC/status/2022362638919852037)  2026-02-13T17:30Z 80.5K followers, 212.3K engagements


"Daily Mail says Chelsea to sign Ross Barkley from Everton + loan back. Against Prem rule [---] to loan out a signing in same window. #cfc #efc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/196545654288416768)  2012-04-29T10:25Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Norway beating Moldova 11-1 puts them on the brink of a first World Cup since [----]. If they win at home to Israel and Estonia that might do it on goal difference even though they go to Italy on the final matchday. Norway [--] pts GD +21 Italy [--] pts GD +5 (game in hand)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1965516559176306818)  2025-09-09T20:43Z 79.7K followers, 15.4K engagements


"@lbertozzi Nigeria still have hope because South Africa have not yet been punished for fielding an ineligible player in a game vs. Lesotho they won in March. Expected to be turned into a 3-0 defeat and reducing them to [--] points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1965527894673015072)  2025-09-09T21:29Z 79.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@Gabriel_lhp @lbertozzi https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-silence-sanction-errant-south-africa-mystery-2025-09-02/ https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/fifa-silence-sanction-errant-south-africa-mystery-2025-09-02/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1965529562420576578)  2025-09-09T21:35Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"The VAR Review is LIVE Featuring: 📌 Brentford's "offside" goal vs. Chelsea 📌 Tottenham's disallowed goal & possible penalty 📌 Soucek red card 📌 Mosquera DOGSO vs. Newcastle 📌 Ugochukwu straight red 📌 Encroaching by Frimpong ➕ More READ 👇 https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46215241/the-var-review-brentford-chelsea-tottenham-west-ham-liverpool_nocache https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46215241/the-var-review-brentford-chelsea-tottenham-west-ham-liverpool_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1967544992286875826)  2025-09-15T11:04Z 79.7K followers, 83.9K engagements


"@JensKristianse4 Good point I think the goal should be allowed but there's should be no expectation it's going to be in the Premier League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1967587809742778535)  2025-09-15T13:54Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"This shouldn't have been a match-winning penalty for Real Madrid against Marseille. Facundo Medina's arm is going to ground in support of his fall and it's behind him. Clearly not deliberate. Alas the VAR likely backed it because the arm moved"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968250200805511477)  2025-09-17T09:46Z 79.7K followers, 29.2K engagements


"However the penalty against Juventus' Lloyd Kelly vs. Borussia Dortmund was always going to stand. There's an argument of supporting the body but Kelly's movement is create a greater blocking area for the shot. Unlucky it hit his arm but it's a pen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968250203116552531)  2025-09-17T09:46Z 79.7K followers, 10.7K engagements


"@Sargesbackheel @samstreetwrites The block with the chest wouldn't matter if you've made a saving action like this. Similar discussion about something along those lines here. https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/1966565716490096881t=glQCKxT1_OT15SoC3L5NIQ&s=19 Hibs' handball claim in St Mirren draw Rangers' penalties vs Alloa & Dundee Celtic's goal against St Mirren ruled out Devlin's red for Aberdeen against Falkirk Watch   here with all these incidents and more https://x.com/ScotlandSky/status/1966565716490096881t=glQCKxT1_OT15SoC3L5NIQ&s=19 Hibs' handball claim in St Mirren draw Rangers'"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968256070348140657)  2025-09-17T10:09Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Looks like Nottingham Forest will be able to replace the injured Ola Aina with Oleksandr Zinchenko for the Europa League. Suggested that regardless of Aina being registered as an Association-Trained Player or not Forest just need to ensure the squad stays within the regs. #nffc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968280902607524006)  2025-09-17T11:48Z 79.7K followers, 77.7K engagements


"Forest are lucky though that they have more than [--] Association-Trained players. If they had [--] or fewer so Aina was registered as such and a full [--] allocation of foreign players they wouldn't have the option of switching Aina for Zinchenko"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968293642180952311)  2025-09-17T12:39Z 79.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@4stringsandrods As explained in the article with other examples attempting to play the ball isn't in itself an offence"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968312320263966984)  2025-09-17T13:53Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Very much borderline. Reminded me in some aspects of Man United's goal vs. Man City a few years ago (Rashford offside). There's a player in an offside position but did he actually do anything that could be interpreted as impactful for VAR to intervene So stays on-field. @DaleJohnsonESPN Hi Dale. What was your take on Atletico's first goal yesterday I'm struggling to see how it wasn't ruled out for offside given the Atletico player was stood right in front of Alisson. @DaleJohnsonESPN Hi Dale. What was your take on Atletico's first goal yesterday I'm struggling to see how it wasn't ruled out"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968636871619068130)  2025-09-18T11:23Z 79.7K followers, 32.3K engagements


"Here's the Atletico Madrid goal that's referenced"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968637238335447333)  2025-09-18T11:24Z 79.7K followers, [----] engagements


"@spurscc If you are not right in front of the goalkeeper don't run across the ball or make an action to play the ball it's very subjective as to the level of impact"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968637543336890570)  2025-09-18T11:25Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"@Graeme28S @spurscc The Sheffield Wednesday player runs directly over the path of the ball thus there could be an expectation from the goalkeeper that the striker might play the ball. The Atletico Madrid player is always in front of the line of the ball. Thus less expectation of playing the ball"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968676049090146551)  2025-09-18T13:58Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"I referenced this the other day from the Spanish referees' (CTA) VAR video. CTA said that a yellow card was the better outcome rather than red. However what has largely been missed is CTA also said it was not a clear and obvious error for VAR. 1/2 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/46310340/real-madrid-huijsen-blasts-rfef-one-game-suspension https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/46310340/real-madrid-huijsen-blasts-rfef-one-game-suspension"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1968987405693677784)  2025-09-19T10:35Z 79.7K followers, 12.7K engagements


"Anything for The VAR Review this week Seems like a quiet one"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1969817067063771414)  2025-09-21T17:32Z 79.7K followers, 14.9K engagements


"@BobbyBamber Key factor in Trafford is he'd knocked the ball backwards so there's no DOGSO chance at the point of the potential foul. Yesterday the ball continued forwards for a DOGSO consideration"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1969852671348900316)  2025-09-21T19:54Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements


"The VAR review is live This week: 📌 Fernandes/Sesko offside 📌 Sanchez red card 📌 Pedro penalty 📌 Cucurella red 📌 Handball by Tonali 📌 Woltemade penalty 📌 Fulham disallowed goal 📌 Reinildo red READ https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46301884/the-var-review-man-united-chelsea-robert-sanchez-bruno-fernandes_nocache https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46301884/the-var-review-man-united-chelsea-robert-sanchez-bruno-fernandes_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1970084234233561296)  2025-09-22T11:14Z 79.8K followers, 75.7K engagements


"@EwanRCD It does in the Premier League"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1970095723577565370)  2025-09-22T11:59Z 79.7K followers, [---] engagements


"Is there any precedent in league football for a result to be declared final or only the remaining minutes to be played due to a weather abandonment Can't think of one personally always played again in full On the continent they usually play the remaining minutes. A decision on whether the fixture will be replayed in full will be made by the EFL Board in due course. #ROVvIPS #Rovers 🔵⚪ A decision on whether the fixture will be replayed in full will be made by the EFL Board in due course. #ROVvIPS #Rovers 🔵⚪"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1970222278945259569)  2025-09-22T20:22Z 79.8K followers, 46.4K engagements


"@faithnomoreno @EwanRCD No part he can play the ball with is outside the grey area. Clearly the current animations aren't good enough on tight decisions involving the arm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1970252271318376614)  2025-09-22T22:22Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements


"Hugo Ekitike will be suspended for Saturday's Premier League game against Crystal Palace. While Carabao Cup yellow cards only accumulate within those cup competition games red card suspensions are served in the next match - regardless of competition. #LIVSOU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1970590456275677290)  2025-09-23T20:45Z 79.9K followers, [----] engagements


"There's nothing in the laws to say you cannot. Somebody may know of a precedent but is it normal for a substitution to be made between the award of a penalty and the taking of it Somebody may know of a precedent but is it normal for a substitution to be made between the award of a penalty and the taking of it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1971933007989952737)  2025-09-27T13:40Z 79.9K followers, 47.8K engagements


"@Usiful_ME You might be able to read all about it in the morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1972387685814935890)  2025-09-28T19:47Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Here's your bumper VAR Review This week: 📌 Explaining Arsenal's cancelled penalty 📌 Gabriel handball 📌 Collins DOGSO vs. Man United 📌 Salah handball 📌 Gusto high foot on Minteh 📌 Chalobah DOGSO 📌 King penalty dive ➕ Much much more https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46375012/the-var-review-arsenal-newcastle-penalty-man-united-red-card_nocache https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46375012/the-var-review-arsenal-newcastle-penalty-man-united-red-card_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1972610754181554679)  2025-09-29T10:33Z 79.8K followers, 220.2K engagements


"@arsenalvworld"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1972733415628931330)  2025-09-29T18:41Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"The next Match Officials Mic'd Up VAR show with Howard Webb goes out today. 6.30pm TNT Sports [--] 10.15pm Sky Sports Premier League Reckon there will be some interesting incidents this time. 🍿"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1973022607609041369)  2025-09-30T13:50Z 79.9K followers, 11.3K engagements


"Premier League referees' chief Howard Webb has backed the decision to overturn Arsenal's penalty against Newcastle United on Sunday through a VAR review calling it a "clear error" by the referee. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46435986/referees-boss-howard-webb-backs-arsenal-penalty-call-vs-newcastlereferrer=scribe_nocache https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46435986/referees-boss-howard-webb-backs-arsenal-penalty-call-vs-newcastlereferrer=scribe_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1973066570587865547)  2025-09-30T16:45Z 79.8K followers, 71.6K engagements


"On tonight's Match Officials Mic'd Up with Howard Webb: 📺 Arsenal's overturned penalty vs. Newcastle 📺 Robert Sanchez red card 📺 Matty Cash handball claim 📺 Brentford equaliser vs. Chelsea (offside) 📺 Fulham's overturned goalvBrentford TNT 6.30pm Sky 10.15pm"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1973077884899135537)  2025-09-30T17:30Z 79.8K followers, 24.7K engagements


"@deanbhoy2 Unfortunately the logic is the VAR has to be fully sure the lino was incorrect not correct. And that's why this has happened"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1973997202478448670)  2025-10-03T06:23Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"This is basically another case of forensic analysis seemingly never awarding a goal. Forensic analysis with VAR usually seems to take away a goal or support the decision to disallow a goal. And that's one of VAR's over-riding problems"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1974023756445024636)  2025-10-03T08:08Z 79.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@MattHackett19 Decided what is questionable or close is still in effect clear and obvious but under a different name to a slightly lower threshold"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1974027107664531680)  2025-10-03T08:21Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"@Beesh24240265 @MattHackett19 I think he pretty much did it for a West Ham handball goal two seasons ago when it was taking ages"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1974028160560705875)  2025-10-03T08:26Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Anything for the VAR Review Seems like feast then famine after last weekend"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1974888878453735730)  2025-10-05T17:26Z 79.8K followers, 12.9K engagements


"The VAR Review is live This week: 📌 Should Arsenal's penalty have been overturned 📌 Saka offside 📌 Sunderland's cancelled penalty 📌 Chelsea / Liverpool penalty claims 📌 Bournemouth penalty 📌 Flemming / Uche violent conduct ➕ More https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46474739/the-var-review-arsenal-man-united-west-ham-penalty-sunderland_nocache https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46474739/the-var-review-arsenal-man-united-west-ham-penalty-sunderland_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1975160272533729623)  2025-10-06T11:24Z 79.8K followers, 65.2K engagements


"UEFA tells ESPN that reports the Champions League and the Super League will merge competitions into a 36-team two-division format are false. "We categorically reaffirm that there are no plans to change the format of the UEFA Champions League. https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46509978/uefa-deny-changes-ucl-format-super-league-talks https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/46509978/uefa-deny-changes-ucl-format-super-league-talks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1975238787438682623)  2025-10-06T16:36Z 79.8K followers, 51.3K engagements


"After Egypt booked their place at the [----] World Cup yesterday there are still [--] places up for grabs. Today one more can join the party: Algeria To find out how and for a full breakdown of qualifying around the world click away https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976311014657491126)  2025-10-09T15:37Z 79.8K followers, 32.4K engagements


"On Thursday Algeria booked their place at the [----] World Cup so there are now [--] places left. Today two more could join the party: Ivory Coast Senegal To find out how and for a full breakdown of qualifying around the world click away https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976629547006124038)  2025-10-10T12:43Z 79.8K followers, 22.1K engagements


"The replies to this say everything really. Anthony Taylor says his family have not been to a game he has officiated since the abuse they faced after the Europa League final in [----]. https://t.co/UkaAu4ity9 Anthony Taylor says his family have not been to a game he has officiated since the abuse they faced after the Europa League final in [----]. https://t.co/UkaAu4ity9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976643488633823380)  2025-10-10T13:38Z 79.8K followers, 48.2K engagements


"@MoonmanMUFC @cheekyric https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/46011186/moyes-laments-poor-start-refs-everton-loss-leeds https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/46011186/moyes-laments-poor-start-refs-everton-loss-leeds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976654571897528460)  2025-10-10T14:22Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Group C in Africa World Cup qualifying could get crazier. If Nigeria (14) win 2-1 at home to Benin (17) on Tuesday all records are identical. Next Yellows: Nigeria [--] Benin [--]. Next Place at the World Cup could be decided by random draw. READ 👇 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976727698950000733)  2025-10-10T19:13Z 79.8K followers, 37.9K engagements


"If Nigeria win South Africa would top the group by beating Rwanda. Nigeria and Benin would then be level on points for second and a potential playoff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1976727894333293001)  2025-10-10T19:13Z 79.8K followers, [----] engagements


"No. Czechia (13) and the Faroes (12) have one game left. Czechia's last remaining game is at home to Gibraltar. @DaleJohnsonESPN can you spell out the Faroe islands potential qualifications ramifications They couldnt could they @DaleJohnsonESPN can you spell out the Faroe islands potential qualifications ramifications They couldnt could they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977445966052462735)  2025-10-12T18:47Z 79.8K followers, 35.4K engagements


"Depends on the scoreline. 1-0 = Nigeria on head-to-head away goals 2-1 = Level so decided on yellow cards 3-2 = Benin on head-to-head away goals (applies to 4-3 etc) @DaleJohnsonESPN hello why would Benin be ahead of Nigeria if they lose to Nigeria by a goal. @DaleJohnsonESPN hello why would Benin be ahead of Nigeria if they lose to Nigeria by a goal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977733892258816121)  2025-10-13T13:51Z 79.8K followers, 15.6K engagements


"@a_oluwadunsin A chance as Nigeria would have [--] points (thanks to failing to beat Zimbabwe home and away) It would look like this: [--] Gabon -- [--] [--] (+4) [--] Burkina Faso -- [--] [--] (+6) [--] Nigeria -- [--] [--] (+4) [--] Niger -- [--] [--] (+1) ---------- [--] Cameroon -- [--] [--] (+9) [--] DR Congo -- [--] [--] (+4)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977759008195842205)  2025-10-13T15:31Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"@a_oluwadunsin They would be under threat though and wins for Cameroon and DR Congo would knock them out. Playoff draw is expected to be seeded by FIFA World Ranking (as per the UEFA playoff path)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977759391911735439)  2025-10-13T15:32Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"After Ghana qualified on Sunday there are now [--] places still up for grabs at the World Cup. And we're about to find out another Cape Verde Islands qualify with a win Cameroon could pounce on any slip up All updates around the world 👇 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977766279714099296)  2025-10-13T16:00Z 79.8K followers, 24.3K engagements


"Goal for Cape Verde"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977784313165820086)  2025-10-13T17:11Z 79.8K followers, [----] engagements


"2-0 for Cape Verde. A World Cup debut now looks locked"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977786111347884251)  2025-10-13T17:18Z 79.8K followers, [----] engagements


"@odado17 Current ranking of second-placed teams: [--] Gabon -- Played [--] Points [--] (GD +4) [--] Cameroon -- [--] [--] (+9) [--] Burkina Faso -- [--] [--] (+6) [--] Niger -- [--] [--] (+1) ---------- [--] DR Congo -- [--] [--] (+4) [--] Madagascar -- [--] [--] (-1) [--] Uganda -- [--] [--] (+3) [--] South Africa -- [--] [--] (+1)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977798207636672844)  2025-10-13T18:06Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"Benin in South Africa's group also cannot now take a playoff place. Benin (top) must win the group or their World Cup hope is over. But Nigeria also in the group could still mathematically sneak a round two playoff place by finishing second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977799346679853094)  2025-10-13T18:11Z 79.8K followers, [----] engagements


"Now we know [--] of the [--] teams who will reach the World Cup through qualifying. Still [--] to go Tonight it could be locked for: France Switzerland Here's how 👇 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocache"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977799785647108500)  2025-10-13T18:13Z 79.8K followers, 12K engagements


"Only a very very small chance that Cameroon miss out on round two. It needs Nigeria to beat Benin by at least [--] goals and finish second in the group. That's one of three results needed but by far the least likely. @DaleJohnsonESPN Any chance Cameroon doesnt make it Dale . Please i want to know if it is possible @DaleJohnsonESPN Any chance Cameroon doesnt make it Dale . Please i want to know if it is possible"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977800588831408354)  2025-10-13T18:16Z 79.8K followers, 15.8K engagements


"@ThruxBets Because their maximum points in the playoff table is 14: [--] Gabon -- Played [--] Points [--] (GD +4) [--] Cameroon -- [--] [--] (+9) [--] Burkina Faso -- [--] [--] (+6) [--] Niger -- [--] [--] (+1) ---------- [--] DR Congo -- [--] [--] (+4) [--] Madagascar -- [--] [--] (-1)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977801481001841047)  2025-10-13T18:19Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"This is clearly expected movement for a player's action. It's not a deliberate movement to the ball and it's not extended away from the body. But UEFA just doesn't take full consideration of a player's movement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977814555180069082)  2025-10-13T19:11Z 79.8K followers, 16.1K engagements


"@LeeCoppin Premier League has a much more relaxed interpretation but it differs around the leagues"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1977820689395855430)  2025-10-13T19:36Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements


"It's a huge night in World Cup qualifying starting with the early kickoffs. One of these will qualify: Benin South Africa Nigeria And one of these: Qatar United Arab Emirates FULL INFO 👇 https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocaching https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/40297462/2026-world-cup-how-nations-world-qualify_nocaching"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1978128736672211337)  2025-10-14T16:00Z 79.8K followers, 43.5K engagements


"@wembley67 It's all done on FIFA World Ranking with the Nations League teams in Pot [--]. Pot [--] vs. Pot [--] Pot [--] vs. Pot [--] Then a random draw for the home team in the path final"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1978131414840185205)  2025-10-14T16:10Z 79.8K followers, [--] engagements


"As it stands Nigeria have the final playoff slot over Uganda by one goal. If Uganda score a second Uganda are in on goals scored. But Nigeria / Uganda can be overtaken later by DR Congo / Senegal. @DaleJohnsonESPN What difference does that Uganda goal in Algeria mean They any chance of the play offs @DaleJohnsonESPN What difference does that Uganda goal in Algeria mean They any chance of the play offs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1978141247651844235)  2025-10-14T16:50Z 79.8K followers, 22.6K engagements


"@efctruth20802 @1878_michael @andydaviesref Not sure that's true. I'd say last season was a big outlier more than anything"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/1978195616824963231)  2025-10-14T20:26Z 79.8K followers, [--] engagements


"One thing you can say about the possible appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Aston Villa. He is used to winning at Villa Park"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/203240433579597824)  2012-05-17T21:47Z 79.1K followers, [---] engagements


"South African rugby player Francois Hougaard pronouced "Hoo-ha" is causing much merriment at ESPN Towers this morning"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/214279970644701184)  2012-06-17T08:55Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Big win for Oman over Jordan today too. Puts Oman right back in the hunt. Australia desperately need a win in Iraq. 0-0 at HT"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/258225546423586818)  2012-10-16T15:19Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Australia losing to Iraq in Doha. As it stands Australia bottom of their group with no wins from [--] and a lot of work to do to reach Brazil"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/258233552481701888)  2012-10-16T15:50Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"It all goes a bit Pete Tong for Arsenal against Bayern Munich. #afc http://t.co/JtwfnZ08"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/303980949945864193)  2013-02-19T21:34Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Leeds United charging Sheffield Wednesday fans 36"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/314699552340979713)  2013-03-21T11:26Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Gareth Bale being PFA Player of the Year means it's now [--] years since the PFA winner came from the champions (Ryan Giggs Man Utd 2008-09)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/328624357884706817)  2013-04-28T21:38Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Gareth Bale becomes 3rd player after Andy Gray & Cristiano Ronaldo to win both Senior and Young PFA Player of the Year in same season. #thfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/328624731001610240)  2013-04-28T21:40Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"In homage to the retiring Paul Scholes here's the image none of us ever wanted to see and can never unsee. #mufc http://t.co/Svc1Gbka6v"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/333335653507010560)  2013-05-11T21:39Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Champions League play-off between Arsenal & Chelsea could be logistical nightmare for the Premier League - http://t.co/t7SYogZLSc #afc #cfc http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1448294/arsenal-chelsea-face-ucl-play-offcc=5739 http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1448294/arsenal-chelsea-face-ucl-play-offcc=5739"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/334598856870350849)  2013-05-15T09:19Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Chelsea will already be in the USA. Maybe Arsenal and Chelsea can play the play-off in New York THE 39TH GAME IS BACK. #afc #cfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/334614620968988673)  2013-05-15T10:21Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle at midday on a Sunday. Thoughful to the fans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/355267691646427137)  2013-07-11T10:09Z 79K followers, [--] engagements


"Paul Ince and Ryan Giggs show why 90s fashion was pretty much a universal crime. #mufc http://t.co/H30XKQuFDa"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/406025431733641216)  2013-11-28T11:43Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Most attempted passes per game in [----] (top [--] Euro leagues): Barcelona [-----] Bayern Munich [-----] Swansea [-----] #swans"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/418053778839851009)  2013-12-31T16:19Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Sergio Ramos. The king of the red card. http://t.co/VR10eiPASU"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/469447645161746432)  2014-05-22T12:00Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Iran v Nigeria had always become the banker on the coupon for the horror match. Fears being realised. USA v Ghana should be great though"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/478634558741815296)  2014-06-16T20:25Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Goal for Switzerland. As it stands: #FRA [--] #SUI [--] #ECU [--] #HON 0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/481891599492726785)  2014-06-25T20:08Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Monday 17:00 BST - #FRA v #NGA 21:00 BST - #GER v #ALG Tuesday 17:00 BST - #ARG v #SUI 21:00 BST - #BEL v #USA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/482280088155611137)  2014-06-26T21:51Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"Aston Villa's summer transfer business: Joe Cole Philippe Senderos Kieran Richardson. Nicklas Bendtner in the pipeline. Ouch"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/487629127780802560)  2014-07-11T16:06Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Jack Wilshire wearing a Boris Johnson wig or Portsmouth's Jack Whatmough . you decide. http://t.co/jr9i6Mnxw0"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/502088569683320833)  2014-08-20T13:43Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"ITV on top form again for the Liverpool penalty shootout. http://t.co/lefrHpYYQH"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/571045206591729665)  2015-02-26T20:32Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@tancredipalmeri @StephenKavanag1 @manu_amar1 Actually Italy needs [---] over the remainder season not [--] if we are working on duplication"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/578707654396219393)  2015-03-20T00:00Z 78.2K followers, [--] engagements


"This is the Premier League table since Alan Pardew left Newcastle and was appointed Crystal Palace boss. #nufc #cpfc http://t.co/zIlbP0UMkZ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/588981876020355072)  2015-04-17T08:26Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Defeats tonight for Steaua Salzburg and Plzen make it more difficult for Southampton and West Ham to be seeded in Europa. #whufc #saintsfc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/629030989520601088)  2015-08-05T20:47Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"West Ham would need [--] higher ranked teams to lose Thurs night to be seeded in the Europa League draw. They have to win too of course. #whufc"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/629031548180918272)  2015-08-05T20:49Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"@paulwoolfson I bet you don't have a potential 6120k bill No chance of getting them but I'll be a lot of people's best fiend if I do"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/63007916516589569)  2011-04-26T22:33Z 78.5K followers, [--] engagements


"Super group of Barcelona Man Utd/Arsenal/Man City Roma and Wolfsburg in UCL It could happen. #mufc #mcfc #arsenal http://t.co/8REJqQ8DBq"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/636463725302685697)  2015-08-26T09:02Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Standard Liege are knocked out by Molde putting FC Augsburg into what is looking like a strong pot [--] in the Europa League draw"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/636999717638029312)  2015-08-27T20:32Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Not only did #swfc have Jamie Vardy at U16 also had (bottom left) Harlequins & England RU international Danny Care"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/670695920615481344)  2015-11-28T20:09Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Premier League points since April [--]. Leicester have [--] more than any other club (I can't control colours). #LCFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/676523048216956929)  2015-12-14T22:03Z 79K followers, [--] engagements


"Only PSG Barca Bayern & Real Madrid have scored more points than Leicester since April [--] in top [--] leagues. #LCFC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/676524641096200192)  2015-12-14T22:10Z 79K followers, [--] engagements


"Leicester City. 👑"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/727240065320144896)  2016-05-02T20:55Z 79.1K followers, [--] engagements


"Roll up roll up Concacaf now say the sacking of Chuck Blazer was "unauthorised". This is unbelievable. What next Jedward turn up"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/75706596545671168)  2011-05-31T23:33Z 79.2K followers, [--] engagements


"If Man City v Gladbach is postponed it should be played Wednesday. Both due to play Sat - Man City v Bournemouth Gladbach v Werder Bremen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/775761959216091136)  2016-09-13T18:23Z 79K followers, [--] engagements


"It's now nearly two years since Patrick Bamford scored a goal -- for Middlesbrough against Wolves on April [--] 2015"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/821645809116741632)  2017-01-18T09:10Z 79.7K followers, [--] engagements


"If Greece don't beat Cyprus then all drama of who will be worst second place team is over. Only Slovenia could be worse being second"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/916744591348518912)  2017-10-07T19:18Z 79K followers, [--] engagements


"Zlatan Ibrahimovic has taken out a full page advert in the @latimes announcing his arrival at LA Galaxy. Classic Zlatan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/977150249318998017)  2018-03-23T11:49Z 79K followers, 58.4K engagements


"This is up there with the greatest EVER comebacks by Salford City. Losing 4-0 with [--] minutes left. Losing 4-1 with one minute left. Drew 4-4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/DaleJohnsonESPN/status/977621920983154688)  2018-03-24T19:03Z 79.8K followers, [---] engagements

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