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Referee Alireza Faghani Details Controversial Mexico v England World Cup Match

Referee Alireza Faghani shares his perspective on the controversial Mexico v England last-16 match at the 2026 World Cup, addressing England manager Thomas Tuch

14 Aug 20261:15 am

Sports Technology14 Aug 2026 · 1:15 am1:15 am

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La Liga to Implement Connected Ball Technology in Every Game from 2026/27 Season

La Liga will become the first football league to implement Connected Ball technology in every match starting from the 2026/27 season. This initiative aims to en

22 Jul 20267:21 am

sports22 Jul 2026 · 7:21 am7:21 am

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Referee Anthony Taylor Retires from Football Officiating Citing Intense Pressure

Referee Anthony Taylor has announced his retirement from football officiating, citing intense pressure as the reason.

19 Jul 20265:17 pm

Technology19 Jul 2026 · 5:17 pm5:17 pm

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Pierluigi Collina: VAR Doubles Emotion of World Cup Goal Celebrations

Pierluigi Collina, chairman of FIFA's referees committee, asserts that VAR has not diminished the joy of World Cup goal celebrations, claiming it doubles the em

12 Jul 20264:03 pm

General12 Jul 2026 · 4:03 pm4:03 pm

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World Cup VAR Under Scrutiny After Controversial Decisions in England-Norway Match

Following a controversial day of VAR decisions at the World Cup, particularly during England's 2-1 win over Norway, questions are being raised about the system'

11 Jul 20269:02 am

Sports11 Jul 2026 · 9:02 am9:02 am

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Clément Turpin, Once Labelled 'Grade E', to Referee England's World Cup Quarterfinal

French referee Clément Turpin, despite past criticism from Thomas Tuchel, will officiate England's World Cup quarterfinal match. Turpin has previously overseen

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