14 h. ago FIFA's explanation for SCRAPPING football rule at 2026 World Cup after player complaints

Matches at the 2026 World Cup will be like no other after FIFA controversially announced a new mandatory rule for all teams

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38 h. ago FIFA announce controversial major changes to World Cup matches after complaints

FIFA have announced a significant change to the 2026 World Cup following consultation with stakeholders and complaints from players and managers at the Club World Cup in the summer

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41 h. ago Mohamed Salah 'dropped from Liverpool squad' for Inter clash after Arne Slot rant

Egyptian set to miss Champions League match after incendiary playing time complaints

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4 d. ago World Cup 2026 draw live: England, Scotland and USA learn group opponents as Donald Trump watches on

Fifa president Gianni Infantino awarded US president Donald Trump with a controversial Peace Prize ahead of the draw ceremony, conducted by Rio Ferdinand, in Washington DC

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4 d. ago Donald Trump awarded controversial Fifa Peace Prize by Gianni Infantino at World Cup 2026 draw

The US president, who was beaten to the Nobel Peace Prize by Venezuelan democracy campaigner Maria Corina Machado, was presented with Fifa’s hastily arranged new award

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4 d. ago How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ before controversial World Cup 2026 draw

Fifa will launch next summer’s finals with the draw in Washington DC, with Donald Trump poised to accept the governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize

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5 d. ago Referees' chief Pierluigi Collina reveals major VAR change for 2026 World Cup

Legendary former referee Pierlugui Collina, now FIFA's ref chief, has confirmed that VAR will be used to adjudicate on second yellow cards and the award of corners

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5 d. ago US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events

The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing the visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympics and other major sporting events

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7 d. ago Auchinleck Talbot in Celtic pitch vow as SFA and police to have major say in Scottish Cup venue after Kilmarnock offer

The West of Scotland Premier League side landed a dream draw in the fourth round

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1 week ago ITV to hold major advantage over BBC for World Cup 2026 after shock broadcasting decision

ITV will reportedly have staff at all of their 2026 World Cup games - while the BBC are covering some from their Salford HQ. A selection of BBC pundits and even commentators will be forced to operate out of a studio in Blighty as part of a decision geared towards cutting costs and minimising environmental...

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1 week ago Football Daily | Liverpool’s crisis analysis becomes appointment viewing in abyss of fume

Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Liverpool players are put out to pasture, it is not uncommon for them to be given a warm Anfield send-off, a ceremonial microphone and a high-profile media platform from which to endlessly pontificate. Such has been the proliferation of old boys in the punditry ranks since Alan Hansen famously announced “you can’t win anything with kids”, it now seems nigh on impossible to sit through any major Premier League or Bigger Cup match without hearing at least one Liverpool alumnus chipping in from the sidelines. Whether it’s Carra or Crouchy or Didi or Danny or Jamie or Robbie or Souey or Macca or Coley or Stephen Warnock, this feedback loop can prove a source of great irritation to the sensitive ears of other clubs’ fans. But when things go off the rails and the crisis analysis hits peak screech, that’s when their irate pronouncements become appointment viewing. Continue reading...

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1 week ago FIFA warned of potential legal action over controversial Cristiano Ronaldo decision

Cristiano Ronaldo is free to play in the World Cup next summer after FIFA suspended his red card punishment - but Portugal's rivals could yet take the legal route to overturn that decision

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1 week ago FIFA at risk of World Cup legal battle after Cristiano Ronaldo's controversial red card reprieve as nations ponder Court of Arbitration case

EXCLUSIVE - MIKE KEEGAN: FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo's ban and allow him to play in Portugal's first two World Cup games.

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2 w. ago Fifa announces major change to World Cup draw that could benefit England

The top-four teams in the world, Spain, Argentina, France and England, will be placed in opposite sides of the World Cup draw

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2 w. ago Argentina lodge complaint and urge investigation into Tom Curry over alleged tunnel scuffle

Felipe Contepomi called England flanker a ‘bully’Post-match incident follows anger over Curry tackleArgentina have lodged a complaint and called for an investigation into the alleged tunnel scuffle involving the England flanker Tom Curry and their head coach, Felipe Contepomi, after Sunday’s game at Twickenham.In an extraordinary press conference after England’s 27-23 victory, Contepomi described Curry as a “bully” and accused the flanker of shoving him in the tunnel and telling him to “fuck off”. Contepomi also claimed Curry had “broken” the knee of the Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallía with a “reckless” tackle – an incident that seemed to spark the bad blood after the final whistle. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Christian Eriksen accuses Scotland ref of 'going against us' as bitter Denmark flops spiral into blame game

The fingers are being pointed in Scandinavia with national boss Brian Riemer facing major pressure ahead of the World Cup playoff

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3 w. ago Trump announces major news for fans attending the World Cup... and threatens to take games from Seattle

At the White House on Monday, Trump and FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced major news for ticket holders attending matches at next year's tournament.

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3 w. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE score and goal updates from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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3 w. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE team news and build up from the crucial World Cup qualifier

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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3 w. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE as Craig Gordon starts and Clarke rolls the dice in Athens

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

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