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Argentina faces scrutiny over refereeing controversies ahead of World Cup semi-final

Argentina's journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come under increasing scrutiny as the defending champions prepare for a crucial semi-final clash against England. While the team remains focused on its campaign, recent refereeing decisions have sparked debate among fans, former officials, and football......

Haaland criticizes refereeing decisions after Norway’s World Cup exit

Norway captain Erling Haaland voiced his frustration over the refereeing following his team's dramatic 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting that several key decisions had a major impact on the outcome. The Manchester City striker questioned......

World cup 2026: four Moroccan referees selected by FIFA

The FIFA has officially released the list of match officials selected for the World Cup 2026, confirming a strong Moroccan presence among the refereeing teams appointed for the tournament. The announcement highlights Morocco’s growing reputation in international football officiating. In total,......

Free party halted in southern France as dozens detained

A large unauthorized music gathering was brought to an end by authorities in southern France after drawing around 150 participants. The event took place in the commune of Trigance, located within the scenic Verdon Natural Park, an area known for its environmental significance and tourism appeal. According......

Morocco awarded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal forfeit

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeals Commission has officially declared Senegal the loser by forfeit in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, granting Morocco a 3-0 victory. This decision upholds the appeal submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and overturns......

Saad Lamjarred faces French court again over rape allegations

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, known for his international hits, is appearing once again before the French justice system. He is set to face the assize court of Var in Draguignan on Monday for rape allegations dating back to August 26, 2018, which could carry a sentence of up to 15......

Milan's penalty controversy: Saelemaekers incident reignites VAR debate in Serie A

The Serie A clash between Parma and AC Milan ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw, with controversy surrounding a first-half penalty awarded to Milan. Alexis Saelemaekers was brought down in the penalty area, prompting referee Marco Di Bello to point to the spot after assessing the incident. The decision, which......

Club Africain demands investigation into VAR controversies and refereeing system

Club Africain has released an official statement expressing serious concerns over what it describes as repeated refereeing errors, particularly during the recent derby match in the national championship. The Tunisian club, known as Bab Jedid, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the conduct......

CAF confirms VAR for first use in African World Cup playoff matches

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed that Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology will be used for the first time in the African World Cup playoff matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This landmark decision marks a significant advancement in officiating standards......