Brazil Backs Up Pro-Censorship Judge In Vendetta Against Rumble

World Cup yellow card rules: How do suspensions work in the knockout stage?

World Cup yellow card rules: How do suspensions work in the knockout stage?

Generals Convicted: Inside Brazil’s Historic Bolsonaro Coup Trial Verdict

By Brian Mier Originally published on De-Linking Brazil On Thursday, one day earlier than planned, the first panel of the Brazilian Supreme Court* issued guilty verdicts for former President Jair Bolsonaro and 7 of his cronies for 5 crimes, including leading an armed criminal organization that attempted to install a military coup after the former [] The post Generals Convicted: Inside Brazil’s Historic Bolsonaro Coup Trial Verdict appeared first on BRASILWIRE.

Insulting referees is a right, rules European court

Criticising and insulting football referees is a right protected by freedom of speech, but suggesting officials are corrupt or criminal goes too far, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday. The court, based in Strasbourg, was ruling on a series of cases brought by Porto football club and two of its former [] The post Insulting referees is a right, rules European court appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

Mondial 2026 : après la levée de la suspension de Balogun, Trump revendique son intervention, l’UEFA s’insurge

La décision de la FIFA de suspendre l’application de la suspension automatique d’un match infligée à Folarin Balogun continue de provoquer de vives réactions. Au cœur de la polémique se trouve le carton rouge reçu par l’attaquant lors du match contre la Bosnie-Herzégovine, dans lequel les États-Unis ont gagné 2-0 en seizièmes de finale. L’incident []

Brazil federation defends ref criticised by Trump in Balogun storm

Brazil's football federation on Monday defended the integrity of a referee who US President Donald Trump said was a little bit suspect, amid a furore over FIFA's reversal of a red card given to US striker Folarin Balogun. The post Brazil federation defends ref criticised by Trump in Balogun storm appeared first on Vanguard News.

Procès de Bienvenu Lamah : la requalification des faits en crimes contre l’humanité au cœur des débats

Les réquisitions et plaidoiries dans le cadre de la seconde phase du procès du massacre du 28 septembre 2009 se poursuivent devant le tribunal criminel de Dixinn, délocalisé à la Cour d’appel de Conakry. Lors de l’audience de ce lundi, 22 juin 2026, les avocats de la partie civile ont sollicité la requalification des faits [] The post Procès de Bienvenu Lamah : la requalification des faits en crimes contre l’humanité au cœur des débats first appeared on Guineematin.com.

I’ve just witnessed an utter disgrace at this World Cup

I have never witnessed such an appalling refereeing display as in France vs Paraguay

What Is A Penalty Shootout At The World Cup? Rules Explained, How It Works

Here is your guide to understanding penalty shootouts at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Top Judge Faces Scrutiny After Police Accusations

Spain’s General Council of the Judiciary has referred a controversial ruling by Judge Juan Carlos Peinado for possible disciplinary investigation after an evenly split vote was decided by council president Isabel Perelló. The move follows remarks in which Peinado suggested that police officers assigned to protect Begoña Gómez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, [] The post Top Judge Faces Scrutiny After Police Accusations appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

FIFA World Cup: Refereeing chief denies bias claims in Argentina-Egypt game

Pierluigi Collina said that such allegations of bias could provoke threats against referees and their families.

The Fights | 2026 Half-Year Awards

The Fights | 2026 Half-Year Awards

FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina clarifies VAR call disallowing Germany's goal against Paraguay

New York [US], July 1 (ANI): FIFA's referees chief Pierluigi Collina has reiterated that referees and the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) will closely scrutinise attacking players who deliberately obstruct defenders or goalkeepers, saying such tactics will be punished during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to ESPN.His comments came after four-time champions Germany was denied what could have been a match-winnin

Ban on broadcasting Russia Today: the EU Court clarifies that it also applies to free websites

The judges clarify that the concept of an operator subject to the ban includes anyone who makes prohibited content available, regardless of whether it is for profit, the scope or duration of the broadcast

2026 World Cup: Luka Modric reveals who caused Croatia’s 2-1 defeat to Portugal

Croatian legend, Luka Modric, has revealed that the video assistant referee negatively impacted Croatia during their 2-1 defeat to Portugal in the 2026 round of 32. This follows the Croatians’ belief that they were unjustly penalised with a controversial penalty and that a late goal they scored was disallowed for offside against Portugal. Modric proposed [] 2026 World Cup: Luka Modric reveals who caused Croatia’s 2-1 defeat to Portugal

'Complete DISASTER': Furious French newspapers rip apart World Cup referee and hand him BRUTAL 1/10 rating for failing to deal with Paraguay's 'disgraceful' dark arts - as outraged fans call for him to be banned

'Complete DISASTER': Furious French newspapers rip apart World Cup referee and hand him BRUTAL 1/10 rating for failing to deal with Paraguay's 'disgraceful' dark arts - as outraged fans call for him to be banned

The 5th Circuit Just Lit the Fuse on the Next Big Second Amendment Fight

The 5th Circuit Just Lit the Fuse on the Next Big Second Amendment Fight

Dana White weighs in after UFC star bemoaned 'illegal' shots at White House

The co-main event of the UFC Freedom 250 at the White House was marred in controversy after Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira, with the referee largely criticized for shots that were deemed illegal

How To Win Penalty Shootouts: Preparation, Tips & Myths

Penalty shootouts are the ultimate test of character but what are the secrets to winning them?

Blatter persoal ‘kuasa politik’ selepas panggilan telefon Trump kepada FIFA

LAUSANNE: Bekas Presiden FIFA, Sepp Blatter mempersoalkan keputusan badan induk bola sepak dunia itu untuk menggantung hukuman kad merah yang dikenakan ke atas penyerang Amerika Syarikat, Florian Balogun. Sumber memberitahu AFP bahawa Presiden Amerika Syarikat, Donald Trump telah menghubungi Presiden FIFA, Gianni Infantino bagi meminta FIFA menyemak semula penggantungan automatik satu perlawanan yang dikenakan terhadap Balogun. Pemain ... Read more The post Blatter persoal ‘kuasa politik’ selepas panggilan telefon Trump kepada FIFA appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Blood Message Will Make You Rethink How Combat Works In Cinematic Stealth Blockbusters

This brutal journey is packed with cinematic flair.

Judge Upholds Death Penalty For Accused Charlie Kirk Assassin Tyler Robinson

The judge overseeing the case against Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, decided to keep the death penalty on the table as a potential punishment. During a hearing Friday morning, Judge Tony Graf Jr. ruled that “striking the death penalty is grossly disproportionate to the misconduct and legally unavailable in this civil contempt framework,” but ...

Ref Watch: Quansah's red card and penalty against Kane analysed

Ref Watch: Quansah's red card and penalty against Kane analysed

The question of AI at Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial

Questions from several senator-judges about AI and deepfakes briefly shift attention to how digital evidence is authenticated in an age of synthetic media

Keke Palmer Steals the Show at BET Awards While Introducing Cardi B

Keke Palmer is proving she is, in fact, the drama. Indeed, the Nope star stole the show at the 2026 BET Awards when she grabbed the microphone from host Druski before introducing Cardi B's...

Une juge exige des garanties sur l’abandon du fonds « anti-instrumentalisation » de la justice de l’administration Trump

Estimant insuffisantes les déclarations orales du ministre de la justice américain, une juge fédérale réclame des preuves écrites de l’abandon de ce dispositif controversé, qualifié de « caisse noire ...

More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case

Attorneys for Myles King allege Proctor “held views so fundamentally racist and opposed to him as a black man that the entire investigation was tainted.” The post More of Michael Proctor’s slur-filled messages revealed in bid to dismiss 2021 murder case appeared first on Boston.com.

Mbilli-Canelo clash pushed back

PARIS — The fight between WBC super-middleweight world champion Christian Mbilli and superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez originally scheduled for September has been postponed until late October Ring magazine said Sunday. The bout between the Frenchman and the Mexican was initially set as the main event of the September 12 card in Riyadh, but the line-up [] The post Mbilli-Canelo clash pushed back appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Expert: 100-Year Sentence in Texas Case Signals Authoritarian Threat to Black Protest

The Root spoke to one legal expert, who warned Texas protest sentences could chill dissent and reshape how future political demonstrations are prosecuted.

"Wasn't A Red Card": Henry Reacts To FIFA Clearing Folarin Balogun's Ban

While acknowledging that FIFA had relied on Article 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the Belgian federation argued that other regulations clearly mandate an automatic suspension following a red card.

No refereeing bias in Argentina win over Egypt -Collina

FIFA refereeing Chief, Pierluigi Collina, defended the officiating in Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt in the World Cup round of 16, dismissing allegations of bias and saying match officials operated with complete independence. In an interview published on inside.fifa.com yesterday, Collina said ‌criticism of referees was part of football but he condemned the questioning of The post No refereeing bias in Argentina win over Egypt -Collina appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

The fine line between policing facts and silencing critics

Messi, Memes and Fast-Food Diplomacy: The 2026 World Cup Moments That Blew Up the Internet

Forget the score, ignore the brackets. Off the pitch, the real action is being decided in memes, viral moments, and the unlikely folk heroes winning the tournament’s vibe wars.

FIFA SPARKS FUROR

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Folarin Balogun cleared to play for USA against Belgium after FIFA overturns World Cup suspension

The unprecedented FIFA ruling has sparked outrage in Belgium after the US striker’s red-card ban was suspended ahead of the sudden-death clash.

Obergefell’s Second Decade

Progressives continue to bemoan the Roberts Court's supposed illegitimacy. But a case they venerate remains the measuring stick for judicial hubris.