The Premier League has united with La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga in demanding immediate governance changes at Fifa following the controversial World Cup sell-off proposal known as FFE, as Gianni Infantino prepares to pursue a fourth presidential term. The forceful joint statement suggests that Infantino’s offer to commission an independent governance review is […]
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Israel forward Saied Abu Farchi was dismissed after celebrating his goal in Thursday’s 3-1 Nations League loss to Austria by pretending to fire a weapon with the corner flag. Abu Farchi headed in an equaliser in the 55th minute after Romano Schmid’s penalty had given Austria the advantage before the interval at the Raiffeisen Arena […]
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Another dramatic night in Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable career unfolded almost like a comic book. His number appeared on the fourth official’s board in the 67th minute, prompting him to remove the captain’s armband before leaving the field to widespread applause, apart from the travelling Wales fans. Referee Donatas Rumsas urged him to make a quicker […]
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It is unlikely that Vinícius Júnior, accustomed to representing Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, has heard of North Queensland Fury. There would be little reason for him to know the club, and most of the Brazilian squad arriving in Townsville on Thursday are probably unfamiliar with the region’s football history. Until recently, many may […]
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UK prime minister Andy Burnham has criticised what he described as the unfair treatment of football supporters who are prohibited from drinking alcohol while watching matches from the stands, suggesting that the legislation could be revised. Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced the restriction quickly in 1985 as part of an effort to tackle football-related violence, which […]
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Fifa council members are expected to insist that Gianni Infantino broaden his proposed independent governance review to cover the cancelled World Cup commercial deal and the controversy involving Folarin Balogun. In a letter distributed to all 211 Fifa member associations on Monday, Infantino said he would ask the council to approve an assessment of “Fifa’s […]
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Anthony Gordon has backed Thomas Tuchel’s belief that managing matches through sustained possession is not a natural feature of English football. Gordon admitted he was surprised to be taken off while England led Argentina 1-0 in their World Cup semi-final, but he did not hold Tuchel responsible for the loss, instead pointing to broader cultural […]
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Andy Burnham has indicated that he could remove restrictions on consuming alcohol in football stands, arguing that it is unjust to treat football supporters differently when spectators at other sports are allowed to drink. The prime minister, a devoted Everton supporter who continues to attend games, said there were grounds for testing a relaxation of […]
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Christian Eriksen and German club VfL Wolfsburg have mutually agreed to end his contract, the team confirmed on Wednesday. The 34-year-old collapsed in June while representing Denmark in a friendly against Ukraine. In July, Eriksen announced that he would return to Denmark to begin a rehabilitation programme. He had previously suffered a cardiac arrest during […]
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Harry Kane has called England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina the most agonising tournament elimination of his career, largely because the team abandoned its usual identity. The England captain wants to put the disappointment behind him quickly and hopes the team can deliver a significant performance against Spain at Wembley in Saturday night’s Nations […]
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