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Controversy over Jude Bellingham’s goal vs Norway after FIFA’s Sky Cam ‘assist’ | Football News

Controversy over Jude Bellingham’s goal vs Norway after FIFA’s Sky Cam ‘assist’ | Football News

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4 min readUpdated: Jul 12, 2026 06:18 AM IST England’s 2-1 victory over Norway at the FIFA World Cup was marred with controversy after the American broadcaster of the World Cup, Fox Sports, raised doubts over the ball hitting the wire of FIFA’s Sky Cam in the build-up to England’s equaliser. Norway were leading 1-0 in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final when Jude Bellingham scored an equaliser in the second minute of added time in the first half at Miami. Fox Sports posted a clip of the sequence leading up to the goal, where it claimed that when Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland took his goal-kick the ball seemed to hit the thin wire of the FIFA Sky Cam, which is suspended over the stadium for an aerial overview of the game. The ball then fell to an England player, and a couple of passes later Bellingham scored England equaliser. Erling Haaland, Norway’s top scorer at the FIFA World Cup 2026, was among the players who was seen pointing at the sky after the goal along …

FIFA’s ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at World Cup match defied just hours after being upheld

FIFA’s ban on Iran’s pre-revolutionary flag at World Cup match defied just hours after being upheld

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2 min readJun 16, 2026 07:14 AM IST FIFA’s ban on pre-revolutionary flags of Iran at the 2026 World Cup was upheld just hours before their first match of the tournament against New Zealand at the Los Angeles Stadium. However, visuals show that the ban has been defied with the flags being visible in the stands during the match and being seen brought into the stadium before it. The flag is similar to Iran’s official standard, except for a lion and sun that is featured at its centre. It was the subject of a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday by the Institute for Voice of Liberty and Sam Kermanian, an Iran fan intending to go to the game. The case was expedited to be heard just hours before the game on Monday morning and Judge Curtis A. Kin ruled that the ban be upheld. “There may be harm to some 2,500 staff members who have to deal with safety protocols,” Judge Curtis Kin said, according to The Athletic. “It is …

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, Trump’s favourite sport administrator

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino, Trump’s favourite sport administrator

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In May 2015, as dawn broke over Zurich, plain-clothed FBI agents moved through the corridors of the luxurious Baur au Lac hotel. Curtains were drawn to shield embarrassed football officials from television cameras as they were escorted out. The images travelled around the world: FIFA, football’s untouchable empire, finally under siege. The arrests marked the beginning of the end for the old order. Sepp Blatter would soon be gone. Michel Platini’s succession plans would collapse. FIFA, battered by corruption scandals and criminal investigations, needed a new face. When those curtains were eventually pulled back, another figure emerged from the wreckage: Gianni Infantino. The Swiss lawyer – with a perfectly round bald head – whom most football fans recognised only as the man standing on stage during UEFA Champions League draws, reaching into glass bowls to pull out little balls containing team names. A functionary and master of ceremonies was nobody’s idea of the most powerful man in world sport. But a decade later, Infantino has become precisely that. He is close enough to US President …

FIFA’s record prize fund for 2026 World Cup set to be increased after participating nations raise concerns | Football News

FIFA’s record prize fund for 2026 World Cup set to be increased after participating nations raise concerns | Football News

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2 min readApr 28, 2026 08:34 PM IST FIFA has said that it will be looking to increase prize money for and participation fee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after concerns were raised by several national associations over the steepling cost of merely taking part in the tournament. It was reported earlier this year that a number of European governing bodies fear that they will lose money even if they manage to stay alive in the World Cup until the quarterfinals due to the high costs of travel, operations and tax in the USA in particular. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be played from June 11 to July 19 in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Football’s global governing body has said that the matter will be addressed at the FIFA Council meeting, set to be held in Vanvouver, Canada on Thursday. “Ahead of a Fifa Council meeting in Vancouver, Canada, on 28 April 2026, Fifa can confirm it is in discussions with associations around the world to increase available revenues,” a …

‘Too many World Cups, so it’s little bit of an overkill’: R Ashwin urges ICC to follow FIFA’s pattern to hold marquee event once in 4 years | Cricket News

‘Too many World Cups, so it’s little bit of an overkill’: R Ashwin urges ICC to follow FIFA’s pattern to hold marquee event once in 4 years | Cricket News

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Ravichandran Ashwin urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider their scheduling, saying that nowadays every year has a marquee tournament like a World Cup and a Champions Trophy which are there mainly because of revenue generation. 2025 had the Champions Trophy tournament for the men and the ODI World Cup for the women while 2026 will host both the Men’s as well as the Women’s T20 World Cups. “The ODI format has become redundant and to top it, ICC needs to see how they are conducting these World Cups. Every year, there is an ICC tournament for revenue generation pattern, but look at how FIFA is doing it. There are leagues (EPL, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga) happening and they do their World Cup once in every four years. The World Cup has value as it’s a marquee tournament. (But in cricket) too many bilaterals, too many formats, too many World Cups, so it’s little bit of an overkill,” Ashwin said on his YouTube channel ‘Ash Ki Baat’. While many like the legendary Sachin …

Ryan Williams can now play for India as FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber gives approval | Football News

Ryan Williams can now play for India as FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber gives approval | Football News

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Ryan Williams, who gave up his Australian citizenship to be eligible to play for the Indian football team, can finally play for the Blue Tigers after the FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber approved his eligibility to represent India. The All India Football Federation made the announcement on Thursday in a social media post on X. Earlier this month, Williams had already earned a call up to the national team camp after successfully gaining Indian citizenship. The 32-year-old had joined the India camp in Bengaluru in the run-up to India’s AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Bangladesh away from home. “Honoured to make official what’s long felt true. Grateful for the love, the opportunity, and the sense of belonging this country has given me,” he had posted on his social media platforms earlier this month. “India, I’m one of your own!” Williams’ decision comes at a pivotal time in Indian football where the homegrown strikeforce is facing an acute shortage (ISL Photo) Now the decks have been cleared by the global governing body of football, FIFA, as …

Jr NTR reacts to FIFA’s Naatu Naatu-inspired birthday post for Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Carlitos Tevez

Jr NTR reacts to FIFA’s Naatu Naatu-inspired birthday post for Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Carlitos Tevez

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Feb 06, 2025 02:26 PM IST The official Instagram account of FIFA World Cup made a reference to Jr NTR and RRR in one of their recent posts. Here’s how he responded. It has been three years since SS Rajamouli’s RRR was released, but it looks like the film remains memorable. The official FIFA World Cup Instagram account referenced Jr NTR, RRR and the song Naatu Naatu in one of their recent posts. The actor responded to it. (Also Read: Siddharth corrects Boney Kapoor after he calls Jr NTR a ‘new face’: ‘You are talking about the biggest superstar’) Jr NTR and Ram Charan in a still from the song Naatu Naatu from RRR. FIFA World Cup’s Naatu Naatu post The Instagram account posted a caricature of footballers Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar Jr, and Carlitos Tevez dancing to Naatu Naatu, writing, “Mood when it’s your birthday.” NTR is also written on the post, referring to the footballers’ initials. Jr NTR reacted to the post, wishing them on their birthdays. He wrote, “Haha…Happy birthday Neymar Tevez Ronaldo…” …

How San Marino, FIFA’s worst-ranked team, gained promotion to UEFA Nations League | Football News

How San Marino, FIFA’s worst-ranked team, gained promotion to UEFA Nations League | Football News

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Fifa’s lowest-ranked nation San Marino created history on Monday by beating side by promoted to the third tier of the Nations League with the first away win in their history – a 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein. For the record, the San Marino squad, ranked 210th in the world, is made up of office workers, personal trainers, students, a graphic designer, and one full-time professional – Nicola Nanni, who plays his club football for Torres in Serie C, the third tier in Italy. Their win over Liechtenstein was also the first time they scored more than once in a competitive game and the first time they had scored three goals in any match. San Marino come from behind to beat Liechtenstein and it means the world to them 🇸🇲 It’s only their third-ever win and it’s delivered a change in UEFA Nations League group 🤩 Watch 📲 https://t.co/asxYN8w5Ek#NationsLeague #UNL pic.twitter.com/7Ocx5cj2HY — Optus Sport (@OptusSport) November 18, 2024 The minnows’ two previous victories also came against Liechtenstein – a friendly in 2004 and a Nations League game …

FIFA’s Infantino Condemns ‘Abhorrent’ Racism During Games In Italy, England

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for worldwide stadium bans for fans and “automatic forfeits” for teams whose supporters hurl “abhorrent” abuse following racist incidents in Italy and England on Saturday. The head of the world governing body said there was no place for discrimination of any kind in football or broader society.”The events that took place in Udine and Sheffield on Saturday are totally abhorrent and completely unacceptable,” he said in a statement. “The players affected by Saturday’s events have my undivided support.”  Fans aimed monkey chants at AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan during Milan’s dramatic 3-2 win at Udinese, with the game temporarily halted. Coventry midfielder Kasey Palmer accused Sheffield Wednesday fans of doing the same towards him during their English Championship clash, which his team won 2-1. “We need all the relevant stakeholders to take action, starting with education in schools so that future generations understand that this is not part of football or society,” Infantino said.  “As well as the three-step process (match stopped, match re-stopped, match abandoned), …

‘Music Starts With Messi’, Says FIFA’s Arsene Wenger

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Arsene Wenger has praised “leader of the orchestra” Lionel Messi as the Argentine great bids to inspire his team to glory in Sunday’s World Cup final against defending champions France. The two football powerhouses go head to head at Doha’s Lusail Stadium, each chasing a third global crown. But much of the pre-match focus has been on whether Paris Saint-Germain superstar Messi can cap his glittering career with the one major title that has so far eluded him. Wenger, who is FIFA’s football development chief, said the 35-year-old had rediscovered his ability to hurt teams with his change of pace in Qatar. “The boss of the orchestra is Messi and the music starts when he has the ball,” the former Arsenal boss told AFP. “But the rest of the orchestra is ready to work very hard. “What is surprising for me in this tournament is that he has rediscovered that physical capacity to accelerate again at the right moment. “He played a little bit last year at Paris Saint-Germain one-paced but he has mastered slow-quick …