England secured back-to-back Test wins for the first time since November, beating Argentina 31-24. However, fly-half Fin Smith critically assessed the team's performance, rating it seven out of ten and highlighting the persistent issue of yellow cards, with 14 in 10 games this year.
Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Egypt in a World Cup last-16 match, but the win was overshadowed by controversial VAR decisions that ruled out an Egyptian goal and led to widespread debate.
Argentina secured a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in a tense World Cup last-16 match. Despite trailing twice and facing controversial VAR decisions, Lionel Messi inspired the holders to advance to the quarterfinals.
England's football victory led to a significant boost in pub sales, with Heineken UK reporting a 67% increase and Stonegate Group serving nearly 800,000 drinks. Conversely, school attendance dropped by over three percentage points as many pupils stayed up late to watch the match.
Chinese referee Ma Ning gained significant attention on social media during a World Cup match between Paraguay and Germany, going viral on Weibo after instructing the main referee to issue yellow cards to both team managers.
Northampton Saints have won the Prem rugby title, proving themselves the team of the season with a hard-fought victory over Exeter. The final was characterized by strong defense and two yellow cards, which influenced key scoring moments.
Tim Ream became the oldest USMNT player at a World Cup and the first to benefit from the 'mistaken identity' rule change, where a yellow card was overturned and issued to an opponent for simulation.
VAR will rule on corners and second yellows at World CupPGMO fears change will put more pressure on officialsThe Premier League is to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO). Under a regulation change approved by the International Football Association Board (Ifab) in February, the video assistant referee will be permitted to rule on the award of corners and second yellow cards from next month, with referees to use the powers at the World Cup after a request from Fifa.Ifab has made the new law discretionary, however, allowing leagues and competitions to decide whether to adopt it. The Premier League’s final decision will be made by the clubs at their annual general meeting next month, but PGMO has advised against extending the use of VAR. Continue reading...
Prices will rise by 3% next season but frozen for 2027-28Liverpool fans directed yellow cards against ownersLiverpool supporters have achieved a significant victory in their protests against ticket costs at Anfield after the club scrapped plans to increase prices for the next three seasons.Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), went against the wishes of the club’s supporters board in March by announcing general admission tickets would rise by the rate of inflation, capped to 3%, in each of the next three seasons. Following widespread protests organised by several Liverpool supporters groups, the club have now confirmed those tickets will rise by 3% next season but will be frozen in 2027-28. Further discussions with the supporters board will be held over ticket prices for future seasons. The Premier League champions made record revenues of £703m in the year ending 31 May 2025 and ticket prices rises were costed to be worth an extra £1.2m. The club claimed the increases were necessary due to rising operational costs at Anfield. Continue reading...
Prices will rise by 3% next season but frozen for 2027-28Liverpool fans directed yellow cards against ownersLiverpool supporters have achieved a significant victory in their protests against ticket costs at Anfield after the club scrapped plans to increase prices for the next three seasons.Liverpool’s owners, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), went against the wishes of their Supporters Board in March by announcing general admission tickets would rise by the rate of inflation, capped to 3%, in each of the next three seasons. Following widespread protests organised by several Liverpool supporters groups, the club have now confirmed those tickets will rise by 3% next season but will be frozen in 2027-28. Further discussions with the Supporters Board will be held over ticket prices for future seasons. The Premier League champions made record revenues of £703m in the year ending 31 May 2025 and ticket prices rises were costed to be worth an extra £1.2m. The club claimed the increases were necessary due to rising operational costs at Anfield. Continue reading...
FIFA is planning to introduce a second yellow card amnesty stage at the 2026 World Cup, wiping all bookings after the group stage and again after the quarter-finals. The rule change responds to the expanded 48-team format which increases matches from five to six before the semi-finals, raising suspension risks for players.
