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The controversy in Betis vs Real Madrid erupted in the 94th minute after Mbappé missed a penalty and Bartra was accused of encroaching into the box. VAR official Iglesias Villanueva and referee Hernández Hernández decided not to order a retake, and they got it right according to the CTA and IFAB.
Natilla·5 min read
The Football Association has launched its review of England's 2026 World Cup campaign and will hear directly from the players who took part in the tournament. The governing body has already begun the standard post-tournament process, with Thomas Tuchel and his staff involved in early sessions at St George's Park. The permanent Kansas City base and its impact on travel will also be examined.
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·5 min read
Chinese appliance giant Haier has reached an agreement with UEFA to become a global partner of the Champions League for four seasons. The deal, starting in July 2027, also covers the UEFA Super Cup and the finals of the Youth League and the Futsal Champions League. The company aims to build a deeper emotional connection with consumers worldwide.
Natilla·5 min read
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has caused outrage after revealing he used to set himself personal challenges during matches, including going more than 20 minutes without blowing the whistle. The confession, made on a podcast, has prompted many fans to question his professionalism and integrity.
varela·6 min read
Former Real Madrid academy players Ferrán Ruiz, Juan Rodríguez and Andrés García have accepted a one-year prison sentence over the sexual video recorded in Gran Canaria in 2023. First-team defender Raúl Asencio has been acquitted after the two young women confirmed their forgiveness during the trial.
Matt·5 min read
FIFA will introduce a wide-ranging reform of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players on January 1, changing how disputes over contract termination without just cause are resolved. The new framework allows parties to agree compensation in advance, sets detailed criteria for calculating damages and introduces graduated sanctions for clubs that breach contracts during the protected…
Javi·7 min read
The Turkish transfer market closes this Friday at midnight, and the country's biggest clubs have used the extra time to assemble squads packed with elite talent. Rafael Leao, Romelu Lukaku, N'Golo Kanté, Dusan Vlahovic and Leandro Trossard are just some of the names set to play in the Super League this season.
Javi·5 min read
France's National Financial Prosecutor's Office has requested a trial for four people investigated in the Qatargate case over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Former FIFA vice-president Reynald Temarii and Qatari businessman Mohamed Ben Hammam are among those named. The investigation focuses on payments that may have influenced the vote held in December 2010.
varela·5 min read
Levante failed to register Sergió Akieme with LaLiga because the paperwork arrived after the deadline. Sporting director Héctor Rodas confirmed the deal was closed before midnight and announced the club will appeal to FIFA. Levante believes the competition has been flexible in other similar cases.
Javi·5 min read
Raul Asencio has been convicted of a road safety offence after admitting he was driving under the influence of alcohol in southern Gran Canaria. The Real Madrid defender must pay a 14,400 euro fine and loses his licence for eight months. The club could now open disciplinary proceedings that carry a suspension without pay.
Natilla·5 min read