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UEFA to Probe Half-Time Clash After Spitting Claim in Republic of Ireland’s 1-1 Draw with Israel

October 6, 2026October 6, 2026grace

The two fixtures, which took place at neutral grounds, had been surrounded by controversy since the teams were placed together in Group B3 in February. Republic of Ireland players came under sustained pressure to pull out of the matches amid the continuing Israel-Gaza conflict. The “Stop The Game” campaign, organised by Irish Sport for Palestine, […]

BBC and ITV to air the entire World Cup final halftime show despite scheduling concerns

July 16, 2026grace

Two British television networks intend to broadcast the entirety of Fifa’s contentious half-time performance during the final at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, although they still do not know how long the interval entertainment will run. Last month, a newspaper report indicated that networks were worried about the duration of the half-time […]