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Every new FIFA rule at the 2026 World Cup: Goalkeeper timeout ban, five-second countdowns and VAR offsides – what's changed

World Cup 2026 will see the first competitive applications of some new rules targeting time-wasting and expanding the role of VAR

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Florentino Perez Confirms Jose Mourinho As Real Madrid’s New Manager—But There’s a Catch

The Portuguese boss is rumored to already have signed a three-year deal.

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Six major rule changes that will define World Cup 2026

Goalkeepers going down ‘injured’, allowing their team-mates to rush to the touchline to receive tactical advice from coaches, will be prohibited along with a raft of other measures to prevent time-wasting

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2026 World Cup to Introduce Drastic Rule Changes

FIFA’s refereeing chief cited England as an example of now-forbidden conduct.

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Vinicius Jr and Mourinho—Are Real Madrid’s Star Player and New Manager Compatible?

Two of the biggest personalties in the sport will be on the same side next season.

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Argentina star banned from World Cup opener by FIFA

Argentina will be without Gianluca Prestianni for the first two games of the World Cup thanks to his ban from FIFA

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FIFA Upgrades Gianluca Prestianni Suspension Over Vinicius Junior Abuse

Many fans felt the Benfica winger had initially got away lightly.

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Gianluca Prestianni to miss start of World Cup if selected by Argentina after Vinicius Jr incident

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Gianluca Prestianni could miss World Cup games as ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ extended worldwide

Gianluca Prestianni was hit with a ban by Uefa last month after admitting to using homophobic language during an incident with Vinicius Jr

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What Is the ‘Vinicius Jr Law’ Brought in for 2026 World Cup?

Ifab has approved a change to the game’s laws based on an incident featuring the Real Madrid star.

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Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026

FIFA is expected to take action to limit the negative impact of an upsurge in cards at the World Cup

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World Cup 2026 players who cover mouths or leave pitch in protest may be red carded

Ifab also determined that players who leave the pitch in protest will see red

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UEFA Reveal Lenient Gianluca Prestianni Suspension for Vinicius Junior Incident

Vinicius Jr accused the Argentine of racial abuse in Real Madrid’s 1–0 victory over Benfica.

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Racist abuse against Vinicius not proven as Prestianni is banned for homophobia

The Benfica player was given a six-match suspension, with three games suspended and one already served after a provisional suspension was imposed.

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Gianluca Prestianni hit with six-match ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ towards Vinícius Júnior

The Benfica player Gianluca Prestianni has been given a six-match ban after being found guilty of homophobic conduct towards Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior, with three of those suspended for a two-year period

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Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni given six-game ban for conduct towards Vinicius Jr

The Brazil winger alleged he was racially abused during the Champions League last 32 match in Lisbon on February 17.

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Gianluca Prestianni banned by Uefa after Vinicius Jr clash

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Gianluca Prestianni receives ban for ‘homophobic conduct’ following Vinicius Jr incident

Prestianni has already served a one-match ban, while a further three games of his punishment have been suspended for two years

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Vinicius Jr hails Lamine Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Barcelona star Yamal spoke out against the "intolerable" Islamophobic chanting heard during his side’s friendly with Egypt

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‘It Hurt’—Gianluca Prestianni Breaks Long Silence on Vinicius Jr Racism Accusation

Prestianni finally revealed precisely what he said to Vinicius Jr and how he has dealt with the fierce fallout.

The Independent UK

Benfica fined after Real Madrid racial abuse incident amid investigation into Vinicius Jr allegation

Benfica have been hit with a fine due to racist abuse by fans during the first leg of their Champions League clash with Real Madrid

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Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: ‘Mourinho has black players at Benfica. How the hell must they feel?’

The former striker recounts experiences of racism at Atlético Madrid but tells Sam Cunningham he ‘didn’t have it as bad’ as Vinícius Júnior

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‘The victim should always be the priority’: how football is failing its anti-racism pledges

As the sport’s governing bodies and social media companies fail in their aim to safeguard, players are forced to fill the leadership vacuum

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‘I’m Not Ignorant’—Jose Mourinho Takes New Stance on Vinicius Jr Racism Row

Mourinho was widely pilloried for his comments in the immediate aftermath of Benfica’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid.

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Footballers who cover their mouths could be sent off following IFAB meeting

Football's lawmaking body IFAB has discussed the plans in an effort to help eradicate racist abuse

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