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Jose Mourinho Won’t Repeat Xabi Alonso’s Mistakes With Vinicius Junior

The Portuguese boss is making amends for his past head-turning comments.

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Benfica 6-1 Hearts: Tynecastle men facing drop to Conference League

The National (Scotland)

How Hearts players rated in 6-1 Benfica hammering

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Why Marc Cucurella Was Not Sent Off in World Cup Final Despite Lionel Messi Plea

Argentina’s superstar did his utmost to try and even out the numbers in the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

UEFA Walks Back ‘Prestianni Rule’ After World Cup Controversy

FIFA’s new guidelines have already sent two players packing this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Why are players sent off for covering their mouths?

Players are being sent off for covering their mouths at the 2026 World Cup, but why?

FourFourTwo

What are the rules around players covering their mouths at the World Cup?

World Cup players have been warned about a new rule that results in a red card for anyone covering their mouth when verbally confronting another player

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Why England’s Jude Bellingham Wasn’t Sent Off for Covering His Mouth vs. Ghana

The England international avoided Miguel Almirón’s fate thanks to a key distinction.

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Paraguay's Almiron sees red for covering his mouth under new Fifa rule

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron became the first player to fall foul of a new rule and be sent off for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side's 1-0 Group D win against Turkey at the 2026 World Cup.

Radio France Internationale

Miguel Almiron becomes first player sent off for covering mouth at World Cup

Almiron was dismissed in first-half stoppage time but Paraguay clung on for a 1-0 win over Turkey

The Independent UK

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

FourFourTwo

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.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Independent UK

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.

FourFourTwo

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

Sports Illustrated

FIFA Upgrades Gianluca Prestianni Suspension Over Vinicius Junior Abuse

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

The Independent UK

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

FourFourTwo

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

The Guardian - US

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

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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