Andros Townsend among Puskas Award nominees
Crystal Palace midfielder Andros Townsend has been nominated for FIFA’s 2019 Puskas Award.
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Andalusian Football Association opens investigation into QPR abuse claims
The Andalusian Football Association (RFAF) has opened an investigation into the allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players during a friendly match in Spain.
FIFA pledges to act if QPR lodge complaint over alleged racist abuse
FIFA will investigate any allegations of racist abuse directed towards QPR’s under-18 players should a complaint be lodged, the world governing body has confirmed.
New handball law poses ‘big problem’, says Neville
England boss Phil Neville feels the new handball law has created a “minefield”.
Megan Rapinoe won’t go to the White House if United States win Women’s World Cup
United States co-captain Megan Rapinoe does not believe “many, if any” of the squad would accept an invitation to visit the White House after the World Cup final.
Former Lionesses call for female players to get better protection from abuse
Former England stars Eni Aluko, Kelly Smith and Rachel Yankey are among more than 75 current and former players to sign a global petition calling for female players to be better protected from abuse and harassment.
Referees chief Massimo Busacca accepts VAR will ‘never be perfect’
Head of FIFA’s refereeing department Massimo Busacca accepts the Video Assistant Referee system will “never be perfect” – but believes it has made a positive impact at the Women’s World Cup.
VAR will not step in if Premier League goalkeepers move too soon for a penalty
The penalty that knocked Scotland out of the Women’s World Cup on Wednesday would not have been retaken if a Premier League video assistant referee was in charge of the game, England’s top flight has confirmed.
Casey Stoney blames FIFA’s failed marketing plan for poor crowds at France 2019
Former England captain Casey Stoney believes the crowds at the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France are “disappointing” because FIFA and the local organisers failed to promote the tournament properly.
Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has denied being arrested after he was detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Platini detained for questioning over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.