Politics, tickets and heat - the controversies that threaten to overshadow the 2026 World Cup

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off

Arsenal star hit back perfectly after being told 'nobody knows you' following World Cup call-up

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

An Arsenal star was a controversial pick for his nation's World Cup squad

Fifa cancels dozens of free World Cup tickets given to fans after website error

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

A fresh World Cup ticket controversy has erupted ahead of the tournament starting next week

Fifa cancels dozens of free World Cup tickets given to fans after website error

independent.co.uk · 2 months ago

A fresh World Cup ticket controversy has erupted ahead of the tournament starting next week

‘Would love to see them in Second Division’ – Real Madrid presidential candidate blasts Barcelona and revisits Negreira controversy

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

The rivalry between Real Madrid and Barcelona has once again taken centre stage, this time away from the pitch and in the middle of the ongoing presidential election campaign at the Madrid-based club....

Two World Cup players investigated over spot fixing after controversy erupts

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

Two players are facing srutiny over yellow cards and reports of irregular betting activity

Iran star controversially dropped from World Cup squad heading to US amid conflict

independent.co.uk · 2 months ago

Iran are due to play all three of their World Cup group matches on American soil

Arsenal favourite copped huge fine over trophy parade behaviour after FA stepped in

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

Arsenal's first trophy parade in 11 years was marred by controversy after one fan favourite led vulgar chants, resulting in the FA handing out a £40,000 fine for misconduct

Disallowed goal and VAR penalty mark mad Palmeiras v Chapecoense finish

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Palmeiras vs Chapecoense had a CRAZY ending, with two very controversial moments. The match ended 1-0 to Palmeiras.Palmeiras were leading 1-0 at Allianz Parque in what had been, until then, a calm gam...

📸 Controversy in extra time: should Arsenal have had a penalty?

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

It was the 102nd minute when the entire Arsenal bench stood on the touchline with their hands thrown in the air and Mikel Arteta stormed toward the fourth official in disbelief. What had happened? In ...

🦸 He could be a CL hero: most controversial transfer ever?

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

There is a type of footballer that brings out extremes in fans. You either love them or hate them. You would jump to their defense in any heated debate, or condemn them at the first opportunity. You w...

World Cup 2026: FIFA faces legal action threat over plans to ban Iranian flag

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

FIFA could face legal action over reported plans to ban Iran's pre-revolutionary Lion and Sun flag at World Cup venues, as controversy deepens amid an already turbulent tournament build-up

CONTROVERSY! Players clash after HIGH tackle red card in State of Origin

skysports.com · 2 months ago

Queensland's Kalyn Ponga is sent off controversially for a high tackle on New South Wales' Toluta'u Koula.

Reaction as Usyk avoids upset with controversial late stoppage

skysports.com · 2 months ago

Celtic VAR decision that rocked Scottish title race deemed wrong by SFA panel

mirror.co.uk · 2 months ago

Celtic had some controversial VAR decisions go their way in the final weeks of the season and the awarding of their late penalty at Motherwell has been deemed the wrong call

Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell should not have been given, SFA rules

independent.co.uk · 2 months ago

Hearts manager Derek McInnes branded the decision which changed the course of the title race as “disgusting”

Celtic’s controversial penalty at Motherwell should not have been given, SFA rules

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

Hearts manager Derek McInnes branded the decision as “disgusting” as his side were dealt a huge blow in the title race

‘All those rumours are nonsense’ – Barcelona winger breaks silence after explosive national team controversy

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

The last few weeks have not been easy for Roony Bardghji. The young Barcelona winger has found himself at the centre of growing speculation both at club and international level, with questions being ...

'You've not gone for the ball' | Ref Cam's view of Havertz's foul against Burnley

skysports.com · 2 months ago

Watch and listen to RefCam from Arsenal vs Burnley, which saw a controversial decision involving Kai Havertz

Sané in, El Mala out: Nagelsmann explains the decisions

sports.yahoo.com · 2 months ago

The DFB squad selection has once again sparked plenty of debate. While Leroy Sané has secured his World Cup ticket, Said El Mala has to stay home. The internet is discussing it controversially. Julia...