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France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» PARIS - France on Sunday banned smoking in parks and on beaches, part of efforts to protect the public from passive smoke and create the country's first non-smoking generation.
Fifa: ‘Ref cam’ will steer clear of controversy
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MIAMI - Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear body cams with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, Fifa refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
Fernandes sends Man Utd into Europa League quarters, Spurs advance
AFP, Published on 14/03/2025
» PARIS - Bruno Fernandes netted a hat-trick as Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 4-1 in their Europa League last-16 second leg on Thursday, while Tottenham bounced back to edge AZ Alkmaar 3-2 on aggregate.
Former Premier League referee Coote hid sexuality over abuse fears
AFP, Published on 28/01/2025
» LONDON — Disgraced former Premier League referee David Coote says he hid his sexuality over fears of the abuse he would receive for being gay, apologising for the actions that led to his sacking.
Barca call on Liga boss to quit over ref corruption affair
AFP, Published on 04/04/2023
» BARCELONA - Barcelona on Monday called on La Liga president Javier Tebas to quit over "false" accusations allegedly made by him concerning their referee corruption case.
Ref corruption case is Spanish football's worst ever moment - La Liga president
AFP, Published on 14/03/2023
» BARCELONA: Spanish football is enduring its worst ever moment because of the refereeing corruption case involving Barcelona, La Liga president Javier Tebas said Monday.
Wounded Australia write to World Rugby over refereeing concerns
AFP, Published on 19/09/2022
» SYDNEY - Rugby Australia has written to the sport's governing body about "overbearing officials", after the Wallabies were denied victory against New Zealand by a controversial refereeing decision.
Foley denies time-wasting as Australia coach fumes at referee
AFP, Published on 16/09/2022
» MELBOURNE - Bernard Foley denied Friday trying to deliberately waste time in the dying seconds of Australia's thrilling clash with New Zealand that saw French referee Mathieu Raynal make a controversial call that cost the Wallabies victory.
Chelsea's Tuchel charged over ref comments after Battle of the Bridge
AFP, Published on 23/08/2022
» LONDON: Thomas Tuchel was charged on Monday by the Football Association (FA) with improper conduct for his comments about referee Anthony Taylor after Chelsea's Premier League draw with Tottenham.
Aussie Kambosos stuns Lopez to become unified lightweight champ
AFP, Published on 28/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Australia's George Kambosos used a high-energy attack and a stinging overhand right to become the unified lightweight boxing champion with a shocking split decision victory over Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night in New York.