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Leandro Paredes Handed 10-Game Suspension as Argentina Face Sanctions Over World Cup Final Brawl | Argentina

August 21, 2026August 22, 2026grace

Three Argentina footballers have received suspensions for their involvement in a confrontation following last month’s World Cup final against Spain. However, their role in showing a Falkland Islands banner after the semi-final victory over England resulted only in financial penalties. Fifa’s disciplinary committee handed Leandro Paredes a 10-game suspension and a $90,000 (£66,000) fine. Nahuel […]

Infantino Clings to Power as Newcastle Face a Major Shake-Up – Football Weekly | Gianni Infantino

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026grace

In today’s podcast: it has been a turbulent week for the World Cup, beginning with an attempt to promote the tournament on Monday, followed by boycott threats on Tuesday, a dramatic reversal on Wednesday, and repeated denials throughout the rest of the week. Max and the panel examine the latest Fifa controversy and consider whether […]

Celtic to Face LASK in Champions League Play-Off

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

If Rangers overcome Polish club Jagiellonia Białystok in the third round of Europa League qualification, their next opponents will be Lillestrom of Norway, the winners of Larne versus Iberia 1999, or the losing side from either Levski Sofia against Kairat Almaty or Mjallby against Slovan Bratislava. After dropping out of Champions League qualification, Hearts will […]

Alan Shearer: Newcastle Face Difficult Road Ahead Following Eddie Howe Departure

July 30, 2026August 2, 2026grace

Looking at the bigger picture, it is difficult to ignore the changes taking place at Newcastle, regardless of how anyone feels about them. Despite the club’s public statements, the overall direction is clearly no longer the same. The club is undergoing a transformation, with the owners’ objectives, ambitions and recruitment policy appearing significantly different from […]

Craig McLeish of St Mirren to Face Hearing Over Referee Comments

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026grace

Defending champions St Mirren had an effort ruled out after Eseosa Sule was judged to have fouled goalkeeper Aston Oxborough before Samuel Ramos put the ball into the net. With two minutes remaining, Dunfermline’s Chris Kane converted a penalty awarded after Marcus Fraser was deemed to have fouled Keith Bray. St Mirren said they would […]

Gavi believes Paredes shouldn’t face a ban ahead of World Cup 2026

July 22, 2026grace

Spanish midfielder Gavi thinks Argentina’s Leandro Paredes ought not to be banned for his role in the post-World Cup final clash. As Spain rejoiced after their 1-0 victory, it seemed that Argentine players Paredes, Nahuel Molina, Thiago Almada and assistant coach Roberto Ayala were all caught up in the on-field melee. Paredes appeared to shove […]

World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal aims to enter exclusive circle of teens as Spain face Argentina in final

July 19, 2026grace

When asked if Spain would claim the World Cup title, Lamine Yamal simply smiled and said “yes”. His reply to the American broadcaster CBS before the tournament would not have shocked anyone who has watched the self-assured teenager rise to become one of the finest footballers on the planet. For many, however, fulfilling that prophecy […]

Gianni Infantino not expected to face IOC penalties over Balogun red card controversy at World Cup 2026

July 18, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino appears likely to avoid any repercussions after allegations surfaced that he violated political neutrality rules through his interactions with Donald Trump regarding the Folarin Balogun case. The International Olympic Committee received a formal grievance this week from the human rights group FairSquare concerning Infantino’s actions. This follows Trump’s revelation that he contacted the […]

Study finds football players face higher depression and anxiety risks linked to brain health

July 12, 2026grace

Rules around heading have been implemented in youth soccer across England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, while specific restrictions on heading during practice sessions have been introduced in the professional men’s and women’s leagues in England and Scotland. Research from 2019, backed by the Football Association and the Professional Footballers’ Association, indicated that professional players faced […]

Flank maestros or selection headaches? England and Norway face wide dilemmas | World Cup 2026

July 10, 2026July 11, 2026grace

England and Norway face wide dilemmas The spotlight will inevitably fall on Harry Kane and Erling Haaland before England’s meeting with Norway, yet neither marksman brings any element of surprise. They will feature. They will likely deliver. What is far more intriguing is the wide attackers Thomas Tuchel and Ståle Solbakken decide to field. This […]