Vuvuzelas Banned: FIFA Silences 2026 World Cup Stadiums
FIFA bans vuvuzelas for 2026 World Cup, citing 2010 noise complaints. The decision extends a list of prohibited items, reshaping fan traditions.
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FIFA bans vuvuzelas for 2026 World Cup, citing 2010 noise complaints. The decision extends a list of prohibited items, reshaping fan traditions.
FIFA bans reusable water bottles at 2026 World Cup after safety U-turn, raising heat concerns with 28C temps. Mitigation measures in place.
Ernst Tanner hasn't returned to the Union after his ban ended; restorative training incomplete. Philly resumes play July 22 versus New York Red Bulls.
Bruno Genesio and Marseille close to contract but UEFA Europa League ban risk, costing millions, complicates final steps and could shift OM's transfer plans.
Negotiations between Marseille and Bruno Genesio are near completion, but millions in losses and a looming UEFA Europa League ban create major uncertainty.
Mexico's CAS appeal against FIFA fines for anti-gay chants was rejected. With the 2026 World Cup days away, sanctions stand, impacting upcoming home matches.
Browns send Myles Garrett to Rams for Jared Verse and 2027 first-round pick; Odell Beckham Jr. returns to Giants after 2025 suspension.
UK ad watchdog bans Oddschecker's Instagram adverts featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland for appealing to under-18s, but approves Betway's Thierry Henry ad.
Mercedes locks out front row at Canadian GP, but rain threatens chaos. Russell on pole, drivers brace for wet-weather challenge on punishing circuit.
Medhi Benatia, days after leaving Marseille, says he could work for PSG, citing close ties with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and no debt to anyone. The revelation stokes
Ligue 1 top scorer Estéban Lepaul (21 goals) is wanted by Atlético, Benfica, Como, but Rennes expects him to stay for European campaign.
Rennes have postponed their season review to clarify European cup entry, impacting transfer plans after a coaching change and narrow top-3 miss.
UEFA has banned Petr Vlachovsky for life after the Czech coach filmed female players without consent for four years; FIFA may extend it globally.
UEFA hands lifetime ban to Czech coach Petr Vlachovsky after he secretly filmed 14 female players at FC Slovacko; initial five-year ban seen as too lenient.
UEFA has banned Petr Vlachovsky for life after he secretly filmed women footballers in changing rooms and showers; FIFA asked to extend the ban worldwide.
UEFA declines to adopt FIFA's mandatory red cards for mouth-covering and walk-offs, keeping Champions League disciplinary rules unchanged for now.
Leeds United promise lengthy bans for homophobic chanting in win over Brighton. Extra cameras deployed; club faces FA charge after 2023 £150k fine.
OGC Nice's goalless draw with Metz means a relegation playoff against Saint-Étienne, sparking a pitch invasion and smoke bombs from furious fans.
Bev Priestman, who was banned for her involvement in Canada's drone spying scandal, is now one win away from her first trophy in charge of New Zealand.
Bev Priestman is on the brink of her first trophy since her ban for Canada's drone scandal at the 2024 Olympics, leading New Zealand in a quiet career rebuild.