Patrick Johnston: A quick look at the NHL's stats package shows us that taking penalties isn't as bad as you think. After the listless, path-collapsing 2025-26 season, Vancouver hockey diehards just ...

Social media erupted over a potential offside by Lionel Messi in the build-up to Argentina’s first goal, with many questioning the lack of a clear VAR check Lionel Messi provided assists for both of ...

To much VAR. Too much controversy. Former FIFA referee and referee instructor/assessor Osmond Downer is uncomfortable with the extent to which video technology has played a part in matches at the ...

U.S. men's national team midfielder Malik Tillman believes Folarin Balogun's red card suspension in the World Cup should not have been overturned. USA TODAY Sports 🏆 Argentina’s helping hand to get ...

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Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi has turned back the clock and is arguably turning in the most impressive World Cup performance in his career during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

Fifa match officials’ novel use of the term “mistaken identity” reared its head again in sensational circumstances during Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final between Argentina and Switzerland, leaving ...

Croatia's Igor Matanovic (20) kneels after his team lost to Portugal and was eliminated from the World Cup on July 2. After VAR review, the referee overturned a Croatia goal that would have tied the ...

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered plenty of drama, and the tournament is only halfway through the quarterfinal stage. Pre-tournament favourites Brazil and Portugal have already crashed out ...

View post: Rodri's Agent Speaks Out On Rejecting Real Madrid for Barcelona The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been embroiled in controversy following several questionable officiating decisions that have left ...

While Argentina awaits Lionel Messi's decision about his international future, the AFA president says it's a choice only the superstar can make. USA TODAY Sports Argentina won't push Lionel Messi for ...