With BCCI getting strict on keeping franchises away from pitch preparation, the endeavour is to produce uniform flat pitches conducive to high scores across venues.
Lionel Messi felt he "let the group down" after missing a penalty against Egypt, but his crucial goal helped Argentina achieve a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory to reach the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals.
Tempers flared as Lionel Messi clashed with Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after Argentina's 3-2 World Cup win. Hassan made FIFA's anti-racism 'X' gesture, leading to a red card for an Egyptian staff member.
Lionel Messi clashed with Egypt coach Hossam Hassan after Argentina's World Cup win. Hassan made FIFA's anti-racism 'X' gesture, leading to a red card for an Egyptian staff member. Egypt expressed frustration over officiating and a disallowed goal.
Lionel Messi's 'animal' performance inspired Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Despite missing a penalty, Messi scored the equalizer and delivered a match-defining display, earning praise from Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
FIFA is investigating American YouTuber IShowSpeed for alleged racist abuse during Argentina's World Cup match against Cape Verde in Miami. The incident occurred as Argentina won 3-2. This follows another racism controversy involving France's Kylian Mbappe.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan made an 'X' gesture to referee François Letexier during their World Cup defeat to Argentina. The gesture, internationally recognized under FIFA rules to report racist abuse, remains unexplained by Hassan or the Egyptian FA, prompting potential FIFA review.
