Controversy
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‘He refused to sit on the bench’: Senegal’s World Cup chaos could end in court
Pape Thiaw signed a lucrative three-year contract in the middle of Senegal’s troubled World Cup campaign, only to be dismissed…
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Messi comeback turns into ticket-market jackpot for FIFA
Argentina’s 3-2 comeback against Egypt kept Lionel Messi’s World Cup alive, but it also sent…
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Jürgen Klopp slams “crazy” Trump-Infantino call reports over Balogun suspension
Jürgen Klopp has criticised the handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspended red card ban, saying football’s…
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“Everything against us”: Kane questions referee after England survive Mexico
Harry Kane admitted England had to overcome a chaotic night at the Azteca after scoring…
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“Write an excuse for school”, Tuchel tells England parents before Mexico clash
England manager Thomas Tuchel has voiced concerns over the timing of the upcoming international match…
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Leaked documents reveal a script for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to ingratiate himself with Donald Trump
Leaked documents have intensified questions about Gianni Infantino’s political diplomacy, including a reported script for…
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Messi escapes red card in historic World Cup victory over Algeria
Lionel Messi’s historic evening at the World Cup was shrouded in controversy despite a brilliant…
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FIFA clears VAR Shaun Evans after “White power” gesture controversy at World Cup
World Cup VAR Shaun Evans has been cleared by FIFA after an investigation into a…
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World Cup referee accused of white power gesture during broadcast
A World Cup referee has been accused of making a “White power” hand gesture during…
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ESPN host’s ‘punch Arteta’ comment sparks Champions League punditry row
ESPN host Dan Thomas’s comment about wanting to “punch Arteta in the face” during Champions…