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Gianni Infantino looking serious during an official FIFA event, with the organisation's logo visible in the background.
Rules & refereeingNational teams10 September 2026

France withdraws support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election despite him being the only declared candidate

The French Football Federation announced on Thursday that it will no longer back Gianni Infantino’s bid for re-election as FIFA president. France joins the British and Irish federations, which had already withdrawn their endorsement in previous weeks. The decision follows the controversy over a private investment project that was abandoned after pressure from three continental confederations.

MattMattVerified account·5 min read
Javier Tebas during the presentation of the official LaLiga Panini sticker album.
LaLigaRules & refereeing9 September 2026

Tebas confirms LaLiga will report racist chants near the Bernabéu and welcomes Rodri back to Spain

Javier Tebas has confirmed that LaLiga will take the racist chants heard outside the Santiago Bernabéu before the Champions League match against Inter to the relevant authorities. The league president also welcomed Rodri's return to Spanish football and defended the competition's strength, pointing out that 25 of the 52 players in the last World Cup final were based in LaLiga.

MattMattVerified account·5 min read
Several Spanish National Police officers take a Catalan estelada flag from a Barcelona fan before the match against Elche.
LaLigaRules & refereeing9 September 2026

Marlaska opens disciplinary file on police for incident with estelada flag before Barcelona vs Elche

Spain's Interior Minister has confirmed that a disciplinary file for alleged serious or very serious misconduct has been opened against the officers who struck a Barcelona supporter before the match against Elche on August 23. The decision follows an internal investigation into a viral video showing police seizing a Catalan estelada flag from a young fan and hitting him on the ground.

NatillaNatilla·5 min read
Marc Bartra, wearing the Real Betis shirt, clears a ball during a La Liga match at the Benito Villamarín stadium.
Real MadridRules & refereeing9 September 2026

Marc Bartra hits back at Mbappé penalty controversy: "It's serious that images are manipulated to pressure referees"

The Real Betis centre-back denied entering the box early on the penalty that Álvaro Valles saved from Kylian Mbappé at the Benito Villamarín. The Spanish Referees' Technical Committee ruled that Bartra's position was legal and the kick did not need to be retaken. The former Barcelona player defended his action and criticised the media pressure placed on match officials.

NatillaNatilla·7 min read
Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias checking a decision on the VAR monitor during the LaLiga match between Elche and Real Sociedad.
LaLigaRules & refereeing8 September 2026

The VAR audio from Elche vs Real Sociedad: "It's a clear goalscoring opportunity; I'm sending off number... Can you tell me the number?"

Real Sociedad won 2-3 at Elche after a crucial moment in the 60th minute. Jon Martín blocked a Fer Niño pass with his arm as Osorio was breaking through, the play continued and Luka Sucic made it 0-3. Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias reviewed the incident at the monitor and sent off the defender after discussing the exact shirt number with the VOR room.

MattMattVerified account·6 min read