The BBC today apologised to deaf football fans after its World Cup subtitle service turned live text commentary on screen into gobbledegook during a group stage game.

Gus Poyet put a huge dent in Liverpool’s title hopes by firing Spurs ahead with a goal that eventually won the game at White Hart Lane.

Gus Poyet threatened to put a huge dent in Liverpool’s title hopes by firing Spurs into a 41st-minute lead.