Russia 2018 has broken the record for the most penalties awarded in a World Cup, with VAR continuing to dominate debate.
Portugal s dramatic 1-1 draw with Iran in Group B s final round on Monday included the 19th and 20th spot-kicks of the tournament.
Golden Boot contender Cristiano Ronaldo was denied by Iran goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand after VAR overturned the initial on-field decision before incredible late drama in Saransk.
Sardar Azmoun s header was blocked by Cedric Soares arm, with referee Enrique Caceres again opting not to point to the spot.
After consulting the video replay system, though, Caceres awarded the penalty and Karim Ansarifard converted to earn Iran a point, although the result was not enough to send Carlos Queiroz s side through…
Former FIFA World Cup winner Geoff Hurst has urged fans to flock to Brazil for next year s tournament for more than just football.
Hurst scored a hat-trick to help England clinch the 1966 FIFA World Cup as they overcame West Germany 4-2 in the final.
The lead-up to next year s World Cup finals has been overshadowed by public protests in Brazil against the large-scale spending on football stadiums rather than using the money to overhaul the South American country s health system and improve law and order.
But despite that, Hurst remains adamant the World Cup will benefit Brazil, while he also believes it will be about more than football for the international fans who attend.
I think everybody is excited, not just because of the football and being in Brazil to watc…
Eight countries remain interested in hosting the 2023 Women s World Cup as they prepare to submit a bid book to FIFA later this year.
FIFA confirmed the eight-strong shortlist for the tournament, which will be the first finals to feature 32 teams.
Japan are the only former champions to register a continued interest, while Brazil who hosted the 2014 men s World Cup are also on the list alongside Australia.
There is further South American representation from Argentina and Colombia. New Zealand and 2010 men s hosts South Africa are set to make a bid, too.
South Korea is the final country in contention, although the Korea Football Association has expressed its interest in a joint bid with North Korea.
There had been a record 10 interested parties prio…
Suspended ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter was paid $3.76million in 2015 according to the Financial and Governance Report issued by world football s governing body.
The results showed FIFA reported a loss of $122m as a number of key sponsors deserted it during a scandal-ridden year.
It is the first time FIFA has recorded a loss since 2002, although much of the focus from the results is sure to focus on the organisation s disgraced former leader.
Blatter was succeeded as FIFA president by Gianni Infantino in the election at last month s Extraordinary Congress in Zurich, with the 80-year-old Swiss having been suspended on full pay last October in relation to a payment made to his then-UEFA counterpart Michel Platini in 2011.
The duo were banned from all footb…
Preston North End have parted ways with manager Ryan Lowe, the Championship club confirmed on Monday.
After just one game of the 2024-25 season, the 45-year-old has left by mutual consent.
Preston fell to a 2-0 defeat at home to Sheffield United on the opening day, leading Lowe to be booed off the pitch by fans.
He has been at the helm for two and a half years, overseeing 125 matches. In that time, he has guided Preston to 13th, 12th, and 10th-place finishes and leaves with a win percentage of 38%.
We can confirm that manager Ryan Lowe has left the club by mutual consent.
We’d like to thank Ryan for his hard work and wish him all the very best for the future.
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc)
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The touchdown market has become one of the most popular and potentially profitable props in the NFL betting world. Each week, we’re going to throw down three to four units as we try to uncover some of the best weekly NFL TD props and dig into the matchups that surround them.
With two weeks to go in the regular season, we’re looking to finish off strong. We’re jumping on the Buffalo passing game yet again, taking a hometown boy in Kansas City, fading the Ravens and taking the smart play in Dallas.
Without further ado:
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Who knew that when you trade massive draft capital and give $140 million to one offensive player, giving him as many touches per game as possible would be good for your team?
Certainly not Las Vegas head coach Josh McDaniels… until recently, when he started force-feeding the ball to megastar wide receiver Davante Adams — and the Raiders’ offense has picked up its play.
So for my TNF spotlight this week, I’m going to follow suit and force-feed you Davante Adams props.
Our Raiders vs. Rams betting preview is (rightfully) down on the Rams, whose current NFL odds see them getting nearly a touchdown at home, but my free NFL picks are taking a more positive perspective… and cashing in on LA’s misfortune.
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Christmas Day features a triple-header for NFL action! The middle of the three games will be in Philadelphia, as the New York Giants look to play spoiler against the struggling Eagles.
The Week 16 odds are heavily in favor of the home team, as they look to end a three-game losing streak. However, the Giants have been scrappy with Tommy DeVito under center and won three straight before his injury last week.
Find out what my NFL picks are for this Christmas day affair when I take a deep dive into the NFL odds.
You can also get a full game analysis with our Giants vs. Eagles picks and our Jalen Hurts spotlight props!
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The Sunday night showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions has the highest O/U of Week 1, but I’m not hesitating to take the Over.
See why I’m also expecting a shootout between the Jaguars and Dolphins while betting on a sluggish contest in Cincinnati. Here are my three favorite NFL picks in the totals markets for Week 1.
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