[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-bbc-issues-apology-over-manchester-united-ticker-controversy":40,"news-related-bbc-issues-apology-over-manchester-united-ticker-controversy-en":79,"news-related-match-bbc-issues-apology-over-manchester-united-ticker-controversy-en":162},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-11,5,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":42,"awayTeamName":43,"body":44,"category":45,"excerpt":46,"homeTeamId":47,"homeTeamName":48,"id":49,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":52,"matchName":53,"publishedAt":54,"slug":55,"sourceName":56,"sourceURL":57,"teamId":47,"teamName":48,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":68,"title":78},"326257546392244224","Nottingham Forest","On Sunday, May 29, 2022, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) encountered a significant controversy when a provocative message appeared on its news ticker during a broadcast. The message explicitly stated \"Manchester United are rubbish,\" which immediately drew attention from viewers and sparked widespread discussion among football fans and media circles.\n\nThe incident unfolded during regular programming, with the ticker designed to display breaking news headlines. However, the inclusion of such a subjective and critical statement about Manchester United, a globally renowned football club, was unexpected and deemed inappropriate for a reputable news outlet like the BBC.\n\nManchester United, with its massive fan base and storied history in football, became the focal point of this uncharacteristic comment. The message's appearance on a trusted platform like the BBC's ticker raised questions about editorial oversight and the potential impact on the club's reputation and fan sentiments.\n\nUpon recognizing the error, the BBC responded promptly by issuing a formal apology. The broadcaster acknowledged that the message did not align with their standards of impartial journalism and expressed regret for any offense caused to Manchester United supporters and the broader football community.\n\nIn their apology, the BBC emphasized their commitment to maintaining neutrality and accuracy in reporting. They clarified that the ticker is intended for factual updates, and the subjective opinion about Manchester United was a lapse in judgment that they took seriously.\n\nThis event highlights the challenges broadcasters face in balancing engaging content with journalistic integrity, especially in sports reporting where emotions and loyalties run high. The BBC's swift action aimed to restore trust and prevent similar incidents in the future.\n\nThe controversy also underscores the importance of rigorous editorial checks in live broadcasting environments. News tickers, while effective for delivering quick updates, require careful monitoring to avoid unintended messages that could mislead or upset audiences.\n\nOverall, the BBC's apology served as a reminder of the responsibilities news organizations hold in presenting unbiased information. By addressing the issue directly, the BBC demonstrated accountability and reinforced their dedication to professional journalism in the sports domain.\n\nBased on reporting from English Wikinews RSS feed..","news","BBC apologizes after 'Manchester United are rubbish' message appears on news ticker in May 2022. Read the full story on this football news incident and the broadcaster's response.","326257545712766976","Manchester United","327062054328340481","326135624635518976","Premier League","327054566501650432","Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest","2025-02-17T15:08:24Z","bbc-issues-apology-over-manchester-united-ticker-controversy","English Wikinews RSS feed.","https:\u002F\u002Fen.wikinews.org\u002Fwiki\u002FBBC_apologises_after_%27Manchester_United_are_rubbish%27_appears_on_news_ticker",[47,42,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66,67],"326257661584609280","326222707169431552","326257636301344768","326257688390406144","326323575902441472","326257662960340992","326257791276683264","326257623760375808","326257766752587776",[48,43,69,70,71,72,73,74,75,76,77],"Ukraine","Anderlecht","Arema FC","2 de Mayo","Andorra","Venezuela","Tanzania","FC Anyang","Fortaleza EC","BBC Issues Apology Over Manchester United Ticker Controversy",[80,110,136,152],{"awayTeamId":81,"awayTeamName":82,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":83,"homeTeamId":47,"homeTeamName":48,"id":84,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":85,"matchName":86,"publishedAt":87,"slug":88,"sourceName":89,"sourceURL":90,"teamId":81,"teamName":82,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":100,"title":109},"326257545918287872","Liverpool","A tunnel video showing four Liverpool players allegedly disrespecting Manchester United before kick-off at Old Trafford has drawn sharp criticism from a former player, reigniting tensions in one of football's fiercest rivalries.","327161440802705409","326324144780087296","Manchester United vs Liverpool","2026-05-05T17:12:54Z","liverpool-stars-under-fire-for-disrespectful-tunnel-incident-at-old-trafford","Mirror - Football","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fnews\u002Fliverpool-man-utd-disrespect-tunnel-37114607",[81,47,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,60,99,42],"326257818438995968","326257551639318528","326257613643714560","326257617288564736","326257809182167040","326257810155245568","326257745512632320","326222713142120448",[82,48,101,102,103,104,105,106,107,70,108,43],"Trafford","Mannsdorf-Großenzersdorf","Hassania Agadir","Mantova","Oldham","Mansfield Town","Members","Canada","Liverpool Stars Under Fire for 'Disrespectful' Tunnel Incident at Old Trafford",{"awayTeamId":111,"awayTeamName":112,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":113,"homeTeamId":114,"homeTeamName":115,"id":116,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":117,"matchName":118,"publishedAt":119,"slug":120,"sourceName":121,"sourceURL":122,"teamId":111,"teamName":112,"teamIds":123,"teamNames":129,"title":135},"326257546258026496","Manchester City","A 71-year-old man was arrested for racially abusing Antoine Semenyo during Everton's 3-3 draw with Manchester City. Teammate Marc Guéhi also faced racist abuse online. The incident highlights ongoing challenges in combating racism in football.","326257546052505600","Everton","327161435589185537","326324456777584640","Everton vs Manchester City","2026-05-05T17:01:37Z","racist-abuse-mars-everton-manchester-city-clash-71-year-old-arrested-online","Football | The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F05\u002Farrest-suspicion-racial-abuse-antoine-semenyo-manchester-city-everton",[111,114,124,125,60,93,94,95,126,127,128],"326257807785463808","326257667678932992","326222711682502656","326255042854129664","326255043940454400",[112,115,130,131,70,102,103,104,132,133,134],"Reading","Police","England","FC Urartu","Banga","Racist Abuse Mars Everton-Manchester City Clash: 71-Year-Old Arrested, Online Abuse of Guéhi",{"awayTeamId":111,"awayTeamName":112,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":137,"homeTeamId":114,"homeTeamName":115,"id":138,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":117,"matchName":118,"publishedAt":139,"slug":140,"sourceName":141,"sourceURL":142,"teamId":114,"teamName":115,"teamIds":143,"teamNames":147,"title":151},"Merseyside Police arrested an Everton fan during the match against Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo. The incident is under investigation.","327160635659915265","2026-05-05T16:24:33Z","everton-fan-arrested-for-alleged-racial-abuse-of-antoine-semenyo-during-2","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcedpnxqwg29o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[114,111,125,67,144,145,146,60,42,94,62],"326257810339794944","326257814563459072","326257810591453184",[115,112,131,77,148,149,150,70,43,103,72],"Forest Green","Histon","Chester","Everton Fan Arrested for Alleged Racial Abuse of Antoine Semenyo During Manchester City Match",{"awayTeamId":111,"awayTeamName":112,"body":-1,"category":45,"excerpt":153,"homeTeamId":114,"homeTeamName":115,"id":154,"leagueId":50,"leagueName":51,"matchId":117,"matchName":118,"publishedAt":139,"slug":155,"sourceName":141,"sourceURL":142,"teamId":114,"teamName":115,"teamIds":156,"teamNames":159,"title":151},"Merseyside Police arrested an Everton fan during the Premier League match against Manchester City for allegedly racially abusing Antoine Semenyo. 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