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'Can't believe it' - Stunned pundit reacts as Scotland penalty overturned by VAR

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3

African results justify World Cup slots increase amid criticism

When four-time World Cup winners Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 tournament, then head coach Gennaro Gattuso lamented that Africa had so many places at the global showcase.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 11

Argentina rocked by hacker as FA sends emails about ‘corrupt refereeing’ after Egypt win

The Argentine Football Association have responded to the dissemination of emails that were ‘not authorised by our team’

The Independent UK · Jul 10

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Egyptian Football Association files complaint with FIFA against referee after Argentina defeat

Egypt's football association has formally complained to FIFA regarding officiating in their World Cup loss. The Egyptian Football Association believes the referee played a decisive role in Argentina's victory. They are seeking clarification and an investigation into controversial decisions made during the match. Egypt's head coach also announced a personal…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Egypt demand referees kicked out of World Cup after ‘double standards’ against Argentina

The Egyptian FA wants French referee Francois Letexier and his team excluded from the World Cup after their controversial elimination at the hands of the holders

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Angry Egypt 'demand FIFA kicks out officials' over Argentina World Cup controversy

Egypt have made an official complaint and want an investigation into what they claim were “serious mistakes” and “double standards”

Evening Standard · Jul 8

'They Wanted Messi To Stay': Egypt Boss Makes Explosive FIFA Claim After Agonising World Cup Exit

Egypt's coach Hossam Hassan accuses FIFA of bias favouring Argentina in their World Cup defeat, suggesting marketing interests to keep Messi in the tournament influenced the outcome.

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

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‘Suffered an injustice': Egypt coach blasts referee in dramatic World Cup exit to Argentina

Egypt ⁠coach ⁠Hossam Hassan on Tuesday said his team had "suffered an injustice" in the wake of his team's loss to Argentina in a round of 16 match in Atlanta. Hassan took issue with the French referee on several counts, including a decision that disallowed a goal that had initially…

France 24 · Jul 8

Fifa accused of World Cup ‘fix’ after Egypt’s controversial defeat to Argentina

Egypt were left upset after Mostafa Ziko’s goal was disallowed and claimed a penalty in the build-up to Argentina’s winning goal in the come-from-behind 3-2 win for the defending champions

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Who is Francois Letexier? The referee for Argentina vs Egypt

The two sides go head to head to try and reach the World Cup quarter finals

FourFourTwo · Jul 7

Who is Francois Letexier? The official in charge of Cape Verde vs Saudi Arabia

Who is the French referee for tonight's Group H showdown between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia?

FourFourTwo · Jun 27

Who is the referee for Ivory Coast vs Ecuador after Michael Oliver withdrawal?

The Group E clash was originally set to be officiated by Englishman Michael Oliver

FourFourTwo · Jun 14

World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

FourFourTwo · Apr 17

Newcastle United braced for nightmare referee repeat in Barcelona Champions League clash

Newcastle United will be officiated by French referee François Letexier at Spotify Camp Nou tonight

FourFourTwo · Mar 18

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The Independent UK · Feb 27

Fifa could introduce ‘Vinicius Law’ to punish players who cover their mouth

Gianluca Prestianni is under investigation for alleged racial abuse towards the Real Madrid winger

FourFourTwo · Feb 23

Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban following Vinicius Jr incident

The Benfica winger is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg tie against Real Madrid

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Brazil demands Fifa and Uefa issue ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Jr racism case

Uefa is conducting an investigation after Vinicius Jr alleged that he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica

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Evening Standard · Feb 18

UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations

Real Madrid star has reported alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Benfica slammed over social media post dismissing Real Madrid players’ account of Vinicius Jr racism incident

Vinicius had an altercation with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in which the Brazilian alleged he had been racially abused

Evening Standard · Feb 17

Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star issues statement in response to alleged racist abuse

10-minute delay overshadowed Champions League clash

Evening Standard · Feb 17

'A disgrace for football': Trent Alexander-Arnold hits out at alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid star was incensed after opening scoring in Lisbon

The Independent UK · Feb 17

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025

Arsenal come of age in the Bernabeu: the full story of their Madrid masterclass

Saka’s redemption after fluffing his Penenka penalty defines the night the Gunners tamed the 15-times European champions

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025

Arsenal Oust Holders Real Madrid To Reach Champions League Semis

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.

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