Mikel Arteta Refuses to Fuel Julian Alvarez Talk Amid Arsenal Links

4 months ago

Mikel Arteta Refuses to Fuel Julian Alvarez Talk Amid Arsenal Links

Arteta sidestepped fresh links to Alvarez after Diego Simeone suggested Arsenal hold interest, insisting he “should never talk about any player that is not our player.” Alvarez has gained massive interest from several clubs as his 19 goals and 9 assists season in 47 games across all competitions have helped Atletico reach the Champions League semi-final.

By Tanish Chachra

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FIFA to Wipe Single Yellow Cards After Group Stage and Quarterfinals in 2026

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FIFA to Wipe Single Yellow Cards After Group Stage and Quarterfinals in 2026

FIFA approved resetting yellow cards after the group stage and again after the quarterfinals at the 2026 World Cup. Players leaving the field of play in protest at a referee's decision and players covering their mouths in confrontation will also be red-carded. The 48-team tournament prompted the move to keep stars for the semis and final.

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Vincent Kompany Questions "Highly Debatable" Penalty Call In Bayern-PSG First Leg

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Vincent Kompany Questions "Highly Debatable" Penalty Call In Bayern-PSG First Leg

Toward the end of the first half, Ousmane Dembele's cross struck Alphonso Davies' body, subsequently deflecting the ball into his arm. VAR intervened, and the referee ruled the incident a handball, leading to the penalty. ”I think the penalty was highly debatable. From what I saw, the ball hit the body first, then the arm," Kompany said. PSG won 5-4.


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FIFA Increases 2026 World Cup Financial Distribution to $871 Million

4 months ago

FIFA Increases 2026 World Cup Financial Distribution to $871 Million

FIFA has raised total financial distribution for the 2026 World Cup to $871 million, according to Ben Jacobs. Preparation money will increase from $1.5 million to $2.5 million, while qualification payments rise from $9 million to $10 million. Additional team contributions will total more than $16 million, boosting support for member associations across the expanded tournament.

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4 months ago

Luis Enrique Hilariously Trolls Vincent Kompany After Epic PSG-Bayern Thriller

Kompany watched the 5-4 thriller from the stands as he served his one-game touchline suspension. “You saw the game from the stands! Did you like it?” Enrique asked him after the match, leading to both laughing and the Bayern manager shouting 'No!'. “It wasn't the position I'd have liked to watch the game from. "It's no fun," Kompany said.

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Harry Kane Breaks Steven Gerrard’s Longstanding Champions League Record in PSG Thriller

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Harry Kane Breaks Steven Gerrard’s Longstanding Champions League Record in PSG Thriller

Kane opened the scoring for Bayern from the penalty spot in the 5-4 defeat in the first leg. He extended his scoring streak to six consecutive Champions League matches, the highest for an English player, breaking a tie with Steven Gerrard, who scored in five straight in 2007-08. Cristiano Ronaldo has the longest streak overall, scoring in 11 consecutive matches.

By Ankit Sharma

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