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Noboody can question integrity of World Cup referees – Collina
World Cup officials are not “influenced by anyone” and “nobody can question the integrity” when it comes to decision-making, says Fifa chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina.
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Sheffield United aware of Cusack tensions with coach before hiring him
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World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – live
Ahead of their World Cup 2026 quarter-final between France and Morocco, Fifa refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina publicly defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 round-of-16 win over Egypt, rejecting allegations of bias and insisting match officials act with complete independence. His comments matter because Egypt exited the tournament claiming they were treated unfairly, and the Argentinian…
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Warping the World Cup: the rise of homespun ‘photographs’
The Guardian’s picture editor Jonny Weeks has published a gallery of deliberately distorted images from the 2026 World Cup, created by adapting other photographers’ work with a domestic digital flat-bed scanner. The piece highlights a growing trend during the tournament for “alternative photography” — experimental, imperfect images that offer a different way of viewing the…
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Idolises Ronaldo, plays like Saka – meet £40m Chelsea winger Quenda
Chelsea have completed the £40m signing of 18-year-old winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting, formally unveiling the highly-rated Portugal Under-21 international on a contract until 2034. Although the deal was reportedly agreed as far back as March 2025, the move marks a significant addition for the Premier League club, who have secured one of the most…
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Sizewell B wins 20-year reprieve as Starmer eyes World Cup bank holiday
Sizewell B nuclear plant gets a 20-year extension to 2055, while Starmer plans a bank holiday if England win the 2026 World Cup, amid James fitness fears, a US schools fraud probe, and a new Dune Part Three trailer.
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Late goals, comebacks and upsets – is record-breaking World Cup best ever?
The 2026 World Cup, jointly hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States and featuring 48 nations for the first time, has entered the quarter-final stage amid growing discussion over whether it ranks as the best tournament ever staged. While “best” is inherently subjective, BBC Sport argues the on-pitch statistics compare favourably with previous editions,…
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Sheffield warned of ‘acute’ pitch shortage as plans drawn up to build on football and cricket site
Concerns raised as developers plan to build on pitches
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England World Cup bank holiday plan as Reform faces money-laundering probe
Banking staff have reported Reform UK’s senior figures to the NCA over money-laundering concerns, while Starmer plans a bank holiday if England win the World Cup, amid injury worries and refereeing rows.
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PETER VAN ONSELEN: There’s a reason Albanese sounded oh-so-sleazy: True goal of PM’s disastrous ‘bonking’ interview exposed
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has faced criticism after a crude interview on Nikki Osborne’s “Bush Deep” podcast, in which he answered lewd questions and made suggestive remarks about his marriage. In this opinion piece, the Daily Mail’s Australian political editor Peter Van Onselen argues the real fault lies not just in what Albanese said,…