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Infantino condemns Senegal for 'unacceptable scenes' in AFCON final
AFP, Published on 19/01/2026
» RABAT - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino condemned "some Senegal players" for the "unacceptable scenes" which overshadowed their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco.
From hair weaves to dagger-toting refs: five sumo facts
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» TOKYO — Ukrainian sumo wrestler Danylo Yavhusishyn celebrated his promotion to the ancient Japanese sport's second-highest rank on Wednesday by holding aloft a large sea bream.
Atletico left to ruminate after Club World Cup exit
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» PASADENA, California - For all the excuses — and there have been many — one line from Antoine Griezmann cut straight to the heart of the matter after Atletico Madrid’s Club World Cup elimination.
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.
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.
MLS unveils measures to speed up play in 2024
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» NEW YORK - Major League Soccer's heads on Thursday approved the introduction of new rules for injuries and substitutions next season designed to speed up play.
Police raid Spain football referee HQ over Barca graft probe
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» BARCELONA - Police on Thursday raided Spain's football refereeing headquarters as part of a probe into claims FC Barcelona paid for favourable decisions in a fresh blow for Spain's scandal-hit football association.
Man Utd punish wasteful Wolves for winning Premier League start
AFP, Published on 15/08/2023
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - Manchester United survived an onslaught from Wolves and huge claims for a late penalty to start the Premier League season with a 1-0 win thanks to Raphael Varane's header on Monday.
Italy's Berlusconi, the first populist
AFP, Published on 13/06/2023
» ROME: A showman billionaire who entered politics late and took the fight to the "establishment" with his straight-talking charm, Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi paved the way for right-wing populists.
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.