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bbc.co.uksports4 hrs ago
FIFA Introduces New Rules to Reduce Time-Wasting at 2026 World Cup
FIFA will direct referees to issue red cards for confrontational mouth-covering and to award corner kicks or throw-ins if goal kicks and throw-ins exceed five-second limits. The measures take effect when the 48-team tournament opens in less than two weeks.
espn.co.uksports19 days ago
Tottenham and Leeds Play Out 1-1 Draw as Maddison Penalty Appeal Rejected
James Maddison made his first appearance of the season as a substitute but went down under a challenge from Lukas Nmecha in stoppage time. Referee Jarred Gillett and VAR officials dismissed the penalty appeal. The result left Tottenham two points above the Premier League relegati…