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Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup - Reuters
Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup Reuters
July 10, 2026Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island - Reuters
Greenlanders reject Trump's renewed push for control of island Reuters
July 8, 2026Egypt want officials from Argentina match kicked out of World Cup
The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.
July 8, 2026How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
The Esports World Cup gets going in Paris after a last-minute move from Saudi Arabia. Is it any less controversial?
July 8, 2026La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa
La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after the Folarin Balogun controversy.
July 7, 2026Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach - Reuters
Balogun controversy had little impact on Belgium team, says coach Reuters
July 7, 2026Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
July 7, 2026Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
After 10 years as Fifa president, could the Folarin Balogun controversy tip the balance against Gianni Infantino? Don't bet on it.
July 6, 2026Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
The former Russian world chess champion had accused other players, including the late Daniel Naroditsky, of cheating.
July 4, 2026Fery uses 'dishonesty' row to fuel Wimbledon win
Britain's Arthur Fery is accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call at Wimbledon
June 30, 2026'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR
Germany's Jonathan Tah has an extra-time goal controversially disallowed by VAR for a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill.
June 29, 2026Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites - Reuters
Palestinians decry Israeli push for control over ancient West Bank sites Reuters
June 25, 2026Top Australian TV star to leave job after Tommy Robinson interview, reports say
Karl Stefanovic has helmed a popular breakfast TV show for the better part of two decades.
June 24, 2026National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
The video installation prompted a row over its claims about Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.
June 22, 2026National Portrait Gallery display withdrawn after Churchill row
The video installation prompted a row over its claims about Churchill's role in the Bengal famine.
June 22, 2026Doku returning to World Cup after birth of first child
Jeremy Doku flew home to attend the birth of his first child - but why has that proved controversial in some quarters?
June 22, 2026Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo - Reuters
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo Reuters
June 19, 2026'Shoot at me, not them': Furious Paraguay coach tells media to back off - Reuters
'Shoot at me, not them': Furious Paraguay coach tells media to back off Reuters
June 19, 2026TV personality Ashley Cain accused of using sexist and misogynistic language
The former footballer is known for presenting BBC Three's Ashley Cain: Into the Danger Zone.
June 17, 2026VAR official says hand gesture was 'involuntary, subconscious twitch'
Video assistant referee Shaun Evans has denied "intentionally" making a hand gesture "to communicate a message, affiliation, game or belief of any kind" and claimed it was a "an involuntary, subconscious twitch" that he was "unaware" of.
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How Esports World Cup moved from Saudi Arabia to Paris in 8 weeks
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Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup
Did VAR make the right decision ruling out this Egypt goal? The Egyptian Football Association says it has asked Fifa to kick the officials in charge of their World Cup last-16 defeat by Argentina out
La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa
Javier Tebas has been the president of La Liga since 2013 La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticised the "complicit silence" which surrounds Fifa after United States striker Folarin Balogun was co
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Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
There was an error Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy United States in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding the delayed suspension of co-hosts' striker Folarin Balogun. MATCH REPORT: US l
Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino
President Trump on Balogun red-card suspension Gianni Infantino has been Fifa president for 10 years. Next year, he is up for re-election. From the Fifa Peace Prize, to the vastly inflated ticket p
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Former chess champion Kramnik banned over cheating remarks
Kramnik has said he will appeal the decision The World Chess Federation (Fide) has banned former world champion Kramnik for at least a year over verbal attacks he made on other players, including the
Fery uses 'dishonesty' row to fuel Wimbledon win
Dzumhur and Fery (right) exchanged words at the net after their first career meeting Britain's Arthur Fery was accused of dishonesty by Bosnian opponent Damir Dzumhur following a row over a let call
'Terrible decision' - Germany have goal controversially disallowed by VAR
There was an error Germany's Jonathan Tah has an extra-time goal controversially disallowed by VAR for a foul by Waldemar Anton on Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill. WATCH MORE: World Cup videos Ava
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Karl Stefanovic has helmed a popular breakfast TV show for the better part of two decades One of Australia's biggest TV presenters, Karl Stefanovic, will reportedly leave his job amid backlash over h
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Fifa seeks explanation over VAR official's hand gesture
Fifa is seeking an explanation over a hand gesture made by video assistant referee Shaun Evans before Germany's 7-1 win over Curacao on Sunday. Before matches during the World Cup, Fifa has been brie
World Cup official cleared by Fifa and says gesture was ‘subconscious twitch’
Evans had been accused of white supremacist gesture ‘The movement was an involuntary,’ says official Fifa’s disciplinary committee has cleared the World Cup video assistant referee Shaun Evans after