FIFA referees' chairman backs VAR call that crushed Germany's World Cup dream: ‘Should come as no surprise’

FIFA referees’ chairman backs VAR call that crushed Germany’s World Cup dream: ‘Should come as no surprise’

FIFA referees chief Pierluigi Collina has defended the controversial decision to rule out Germany’s extra-time goal against Paraguay in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, insisting that attacking players who deliberately obstruct defenders or goalkeepers will be punished if they prevent opponents from defending. Jonathon Tah’s goal was disqualified in the Germany vs…

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India-Bangladesh cricket ties back on track? BCB's media rights tender sparks hope for white-ball series | Cricket News

India-Bangladesh cricket ties back on track? BCB’s media rights tender sparks hope for white-ball series | Cricket News

India and Bangladesh cricket team (Agency Image) Mumbai: Are India set to play Bangladesh in a white-ball bilateral series in September, marking the resumption of cricketing ties between the two neighbouring nations?After almost a year of strained diplomatic and cricketing relations, ties between India and Bangladesh may finally be getting back on track, with the…

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dubbed 'almost unplayable' as England receive major warning | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi dubbed ‘almost unplayable’ as England receive major warning | Cricket News

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Getty Images) Former England spinner Graeme Swann believes England could face a daunting challenge if teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is handed his long-awaited India debut in the upcoming T20I series, describing the youngster as a batter who has looked “almost unplayable” in recent times. Although Sooryavanshi is yet to feature for India, he…

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‘Portugal are being held back because of Cristiano Ronaldo’: Ex-England star launches savage attack on Roberto Martinez

‘Portugal are being held back because of Cristiano Ronaldo’: Ex-England star launches savage attack on Roberto Martinez

Former England striker Chris Sutton slammed Portugal manager Roberto Martinez for his continued reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo. The 41-year-old striker has been one of the weakest links in the national team setup. Despite that, Martinez has kept Ronaldo in the starting line-up for Portugal’s ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. Cristiano Ronaldo has been criticised…

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