Other Games - 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup Edition (+ warm-up matches): Villa-watch

[cdbearsfan]

So, an actually good use of VAR. Of course UEFA aren't going to introduce it. 🙄

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c89nlvwx410o

[PeterWithesShin]

The White House has defended the Argentinian football team's right to free speech after they controversially waved a banner in support of their country's territorial claim to the Falkland Islands while celebrating their World Cup win against England.

Argentina face potential disciplinary action from Fifa over the incident which could breach rules on political statements.

Asked whether players were in the wrong, Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House Fifa task force, said on Friday that the team had the opportunity and ability to "make those statements" in the US.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2rmjk0740o