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Anthony Taylor announces retirement from elite refereeing

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Portugal v Spain - Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. - July 6, 2026 Referee Anthony Taylor reacts REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo

La Liga chief Tebas accuses FIFA of 'destroying football industry', calls for Infantino to quit

Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 LaLiga president Javier Tebas speaks to the media REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
Soccer Football - Spain's Football Federation elects a new president - Ciudad del Futbol, Las Rozas, Spain - December 16, 2024 LaLiga president Javier Tebas speaks to the media REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

How a 64-team World Cup could transform football economics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that could be examined after the 2026 tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a 64-team World Cup was among the ideas that could be examined after the 2026 tournament.

America could just make FIFA great again

Madonna with former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo during the World Cup final half-time show on July 19.
Madonna with former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo during the World Cup final half-time show on July 19.

FIFA to investigate World Cup final post-match brawl between Spain and Argentina

Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez clashing with Spain’s Gavi after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.
Argentina’s Leandro Paredes and Lisandro Martinez clashing with Spain’s Gavi after Spain defeated Argentina in the World Cup final.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin boycotted World Cup final after disagreements with FIFA

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has apparently sat out of the World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA.
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has apparently sat out of the World Cup final following a series of disagreements between the European governing body and FIFA.

The life and career of Kevin Keegan

FILE PHOTO: Football - England Team Squad Annoucement - Metropole Hotel - 15/5/00  Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Sibley  England's manager Kevin Keegan poses with with a giant England Shirt which will be used by the fans/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Football - England Team Squad Annoucement - Metropole Hotel - 15/5/00  Mandatory Credit: Action Images / John Sibley  England's manager Kevin Keegan poses with with a giant England Shirt which will be used by the fans/File Photo

The World Cup turns 100 in 2030. Here’s what you need to know about this centenary edition

Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup final. The world champions are set to host the 2030 Cup.
Spain’s head coach Luis de la Fuente holding the trophy after winning the 2026 World Cup final. The world champions are set to host the 2030 Cup.

Trump says new Air Force One from Qatar will get 'maxed out' upgrades

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump deboards the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar, upon arrival at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, South Dakota, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump deboards the new Air Force One, a plane gifted by Qatar, upon arrival at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Belle Fourche-Cheyenne Valleys, South Dakota, U.S., July 3, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

World Cup review: American makeover leaves football facing a battle for its soul

Former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo (right) with Madonna (centre) during the World Cup final halftime show.
Former Brazil football players Ronaldinho (left) and Ronaldo (right) with Madonna (centre) during the World Cup final halftime show.

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