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Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World CupTechnology's integration into World Cup refereeing has ignited significant controversy and debate. VAR interventions have led to numerous d...- FIFA referees chief Collina rejects 'unfounded allegations' over Argentina-Egypt World Cup clashFIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has defended World Cup match officials. He rejected unfounded allegations of malpractice after Argent...
- FBI probing Argentine Football Association's finances in US over alleged money laundering concernsFBI agents are investigating the Argentine Football Association's finances in the United States. The probe focuses on alleged money launder...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Why game balls always make their way back onto the pitch during matchesWorld Cup game balls are not souvenirs for lucky fans catching them. FIFA policy requires fans to promptly return any ball kicked into the ...
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association files complaint with FIFA against referee after Argentina defeatEgypt's football association has formally complained to FIFA regarding officiating in their World Cup loss. The Egyptian Football Associati...
- Ganguly 'surprised' by India's slump, stays mum on Sanju Samson omissionSourav Ganguly expressed surprise at India's recent white-ball slump and backed the team to recover. He declined to comment on Sanju Samson...
- The World Cup's hidden runners: referees keep pace with players and pressureFIFA has begun preparing referees for the 2026 World Cup with intense training. Officials undergo physical assessments and game-like simula...
- 'World Cup is fixed': Egypt star Mostafa Ziko blasts FIFA after Argentina's dramatic comeback as viral video claims referee biasEgypt squandered a two-goal lead against Argentina in the World Cup Round of 16. A controversial VAR decision disallowed an Egyptian goal w...
- FIFA rejects Belgium challenge over Balogun eligibility, Trump hails red card U-turnFIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the sport's disciplinary process amid international criticism. He stated FIFA's judicial bodies op...
- Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face BelgiumIn an unprecedented move, FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's red-card ban for the US World Cup match against Belgium, following a persona...
- Why South Korea's World Cup exit has become a national political controversySouth Korea's World Cup exit has ignited a national outcry, prompting presidential calls for an investigation and the coach's resignation. ...
- Brazil protests disallowed Vinicius goal, urges FIFA to drop refereeBrazil has formally protested to FIFA after a Vinicius Jr. goal was disallowed in their World Cup win against Scotland. The Brazilian Footb...
- Geno Smith girlfriend: What we know about the allegations involving the NFL quarterback’s ex-partnerNFL star Geno Smith is embroiled in a social media storm following serious allegations of domestic violence and child neglect from a woman ...
- FIFA 2026: 8 biggest controversies that have overshadowed the World Cup so farThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is generating significant debate beyond the pitch. Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, visa issues affec...
- World Cup kicks off after high ticket prices, visa issues dog buildupThe 2026 World Cup, the largest in history, has commenced in Mexico City with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa. Projected to generate a ...
- FIFA World Cup 2026 goes full AI: 3D player models, smart match balls and robot dogs set to transform footballThe FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico will showcase advanced technology. AI will create 3D player models for VAR...
- Who is Omar Abdulkadir Artan and why was he denied entry to US For FIFA World Cup 2026?Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, set to be the first from his nation at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry to the US due to suspected ...
- From Trump to Messi, Iran to ICE, politics and sport collide at the biggest World Cup in historyThe biggest World Cup ever, begins with 48 teams and 104 matches across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This tournament faces soarin...
- FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket price: Fans can get soccer world cup final ticket at just $60. Details hereFIFA World Cup 2026 will be the largest ever, featuring an expanded 48-team format and 104 matches. But the ticketing process and prices ha...
- This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
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