15 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

Sport

5 d. ago World Cup ‘94 chief Alan Rothenberg on growth of US soccer, the 2026 finals and dynamic pricing

A foundational figure in the business of soccer and sports in the US is adamant that fans will find a way to attend big events, regardless of political issuesWhenever the modern era of American soccer began (the 1994 World Cup? Or the 1990 appearance by the US men? Or the 1991 World Cup win by the US women?), Alan Rothenberg was a key player.Rothenberg came up as a lawyer under Jack Kent Cooke, owner of Washington’s NFL team, the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, the LA Kings of the NHL, and – crucially, the Los Angeles Wolves of the North American Soccer League (NASL), a team that started life fielding mostly players from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Keegan Bradley confirms stance on Ryder Cup future after ‘darkest time of my life’

Despite a brilliant year as a player Bradley rated his season as an ‘F’, with the Ryder Cup loss overshadowing all of his achievements

Politics

8 d. ago The new VAR rule which could feature at the World Cup for first time

VAR could adjudicate over corner decisions at next summer’s World Cup

Politics

8 d. ago Ifab rule change could allow VAR to adjudicate on corners at 2026 World Cup

Ifab may loosen approach to trials of new rulesWorld Cup could see first trial use of VAR for cornersFootball’s lawmakers are exploring the possibility of allowing tournaments to run their own trials of new rules, which could lead to VAR being used to adjudicate on corner kicks at next summer’s World Cup.Under the change the International Football Association Board (Ifab) would allow more short-term trials as an alternative to the system whereby major tournaments largely introduce measures only after they have been trialled, usually in minor leagues or tournaments. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Story behind forgotten Scotland goal and the player who has a case to be in Steve Clarke's World Cup XI

Ferguson reveals inspiration behind Scotland corner kick routine

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2 w. ago What are SCR and SSR, the new Premier League financial rules replacing PSR?

The Premier League will formally introduce Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) and Sustainability and Systemic Resilience (SSR) from the start of next season

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3 w. ago Scotland player ratings after incredible World Cup qualification win: 10/10 man, soldier, new Louvre addition

How the Scots performed to reach the 2026 World Cup

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3 w. ago Donald Trump makes up new rule so football fans can go to FIFA World Cup 2026

Donald Trump has announced that World Cup ticket-holders will get priority for US visa interviews ahead of the 2026 tournament, but officials have issued a warning

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3 w. ago Thomas Tuchel to contact every overlooked England player with World Cup advice

Clarity has been key in the German’s reign and something he will provide to those on the fringes during the four months between now and March’s camp.

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3 w. ago England player ratings vs Albania as Three Lions head to World Cup with perfect record

Harry Kane bagged a brace in England's 2-0 win over Albania in their final World Cup qualifier, while a number of his team-mates were well below their best

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3 w. ago Jude Bellingham gets the meme treatment as he swaps shirts with an Albania player at HALF TIME of England World Cup qualifier

The Real Madrid midfielder exchanged tops with Albania's Kristjan Asllani as the teams walked off in Tirana, with television cameras clearly showing the pair handing over their shirts.

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3 w. ago England star immediately leaves camp as Thomas Tuchel suffers injury blow

England manager Thomas Tuchel has lost a player ahead of the final World Cup qualifier against Albania, with Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi returning to his club

Events

3 w. ago Former Spanish soccer boss Rubiales egged by uncle at book presentation

Luis Rubiales has been pelted by eggs thrown by his own uncle as the former head of Spain's soccer federation presented a memoir relating his downfall after kissing a player at the 2023 Women's World Cup

Politics

4 w. ago Wayne Rooney 'surprised' by Thomas Tuchel decision as England player snubbed

Wayne Rooney has reacted to Thomas Tuchel's England squad as the Three Lions prepare to face Serbia and Albania in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers this month, picking problem with the omission of one player in particular

Sport

4 w. ago Ticketmaster confirms strict Foo Fighters rule for UK and Europe 2026 tour dates

Foo Fighters have confirmed shows across Europe including Liverpool Anfield

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