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Priestman out as Canada coach over spy scandal
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 12:50
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBev Priestman will not return as head coach of the Canadian women's soccer team following an independent report into the use of drones to spy on an opponent at this year's Paris Olympics, Canada Soccer said on Tuesday.Priestman and two other team officials were banned from any soccer-related activity for one year by FIFA after New Zealand complained…
Webb admits to VAR error before Ten Hag sacking
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 12:03
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsHoward Webb, the chief refereeing officer of the Premier League, admitted that West Ham United were wrongly awarded a penalty through VAR which gave them a 2-1 win at home to Manchester United that resulted in the firing of manager Erik ten Hag.The Premier League game on Oct. 27 was locked at 1-1 in the 89th minute when…
Not even Messi could save Inter Miami from injury, depth issues
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 12:03
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI -- Disbelief dawned upon more than 20,000 fans at Chase Stadium on Saturday night when the referee blew the final whistle and ended Inter Miami's 2024 MLS season. The favorites to win the MLS Cup crashed out of the playoffs in the first round, losing to Atlanta United in the best-of-three series.How could a team that concluded…
Upamecano understands France-Israel fan angst
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 08:57
EmailPrintA low turnout for France's high-security Nations League soccer match against Israel at the Stade de France on Thursday would be understandable, defender Dayot Upamecano said on Tuesday.French media expect only 20,000 fans in the 80,000 capacity stadium north of Paris, where President Emmanuel Macron will attend under tight security, with 2,500 police around the stadium, 1,500 across the city…
FIFA plans to expand trial of VAR-style challenges
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Tuesday, 12 November 2024 08:57
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFIFA is hoping to be granted permission from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to continue trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions.FVS, which was used at the U20 and U17 FIFA Women's World Cups this year, was approved for testing by the IFAB in March, and…
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