
Less than two weeks out from the start of the World Cup, Toronto police say two men are facing charges linked to what investigators are calling the largest seizure of counterfeit soccer merchandise in Canadian history.

Club demand action over scenes at end of title-deciderHearts say authorities must protect ‘integrity of the game’Hearts have issued a statement castigating the “shameful” and “disgraceful” scenes which marred the conclusion to the Scottish Premiership’s title race at Celtic Park. The Edinburgh club has emphasised “deeply disturbing” treatment of players and staff. Celtic’s last-day victory had secured their fifth title in succession.Callum Osmand’s goal for Celtic, the third in a 3-1 win, fuelled a mass pitch invasion which saw Hearts players antagonised and confronted. Those who entered the pitch were audibly booed by those in the stands. Continue reading...