FIFA president Gianni Infantino hit back at criticism of Qatar’s human rights record on Saturday, blasting the “hypocrisy” of Western critics on the eve of Sunday’s World Cup kickoff. Infantino, speaking at his opening press conference of the tournament in Doha, also expressed support for the LGBTQ community and migrant workers. “This moral lesson-giving — […]
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Pierluigi Collina: World Cup refs to crack down on dangerous play with red cards
World Cup referees have been ordered to crack down on foul play in a bid to protect players from injury, FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina revealed on Friday. Collina said that all 32 teams at the World Cup had been warned that match officials in Qatar have been instructed to take a hardline against any […]
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Gareth Bale says he's 'not 100%' after MLS Cup heroics
Gareth Bale says he is still battling through fitness issues as he turns his attention to the World Cup after a dramatic game-saving cameo set up Los Angeles FC’s MLS Cup triumph. The 33-year-old Wales captain once again demonstrated his habit of rising to the occasion, nodding home a 128th-minute equalizer to set up LAFC’s […]
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MLS Cup: Bale rescue act as LAFC downs Union to win first MLS title
Gareth Bale scored a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer before Los Angeles FC defeated the Philadelphia Union on penalties to clinch its first MLS Cup crown on Saturday. The Wales star headed home in the eighth minute of time added on after 30 minutes of extra-time to snatch a 3-3 draw for 10-man Los […]