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Arsenal drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid after club officials worked to collect evidence that could be shown to UEFA.April 30, 2026 18:01Updated April 30, 2026 18:01Mikel Arteta’s side were unhappy with the length of the grass (Image: Getty Images)Arsenal can register Atlético Madrid with UEFA after a pitch battle at the Metropolitano Stadium.The Gunners have staff in Madrid who were seen on television measuring the length of the grass before the game. They haven’t actually lodged a formal complaint, but if they choose to do so they would probably have the…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed the world football governing body’s conference in Vancouver, Canada, with Iran the only team conspicuously absent from the delegation.21:42, April 30, 2026Updated April 30, 2026 21:42Gianni Infantino insists Iran will play in the World Cup (Image: Elizabeth Ruiz Ruiz/FIFA via Getty Images)Coach Gianni Infantino has reiterated that Iran will participate in this summer’s World Cup despite the ongoing war with the United States. The tournament will begin on June 11, with all three of Iran’s group stage matches scheduled to be played in the country, which is currently at war.Iran qualified for the 48-team tournament…

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Mykhailo Mudryk of Ukraine; most expensive player In world soccer, if a player loses his appeal against a four-year ban for doping, he risks not being able to play in the next European Championship.Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds Chelsea winger signing with Premier League club for $108 million In 2023, he was appealing a four-year ban imposed by the English Football Association.According to the court, both sides have exchanged written submissions and a hearing has not yet been scheduled.FA announced Mudriku in June last year. formally indicted “Anti-Doping Rule Violation Alleging the Presence and/or Use…

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: A moment of madness from Lucas Digne in a tense situation allowed Chris Wood to put the hosts ahead ahead of next week’s return leg.Chris Wood was the hero for Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa (Image: Naomi Baker/UEFA)For once, there was no doubt about handball penalties in European competitions. And there was certainly no doubt about the kick itself.Chris Wood produced the most incredible conversion to give Nottingham Forest the lead over Aston Villa, with Unai Emery’s side leveling for long. Yes, VAR had to be involved for the decisive penalty to be awarded, but…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – In the 2027 FIFA presidential vote; Gianni Infantino The final four-year term will be hosted by Morocco, which will host the African football body’s elective conference for the second year in a row, with which he has developed strong political ties.Infantino made the announcement Thursday. 2030 World Cup Co-Organizer An election conference of FIFA’s 211 member federations was held on March 18th, and the team is now expected to be re-elected without a vote for the third time since its first victory with five candidates. 2016 contest.Infantino told world soccer leaders that he was “honored…

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican goalie Guillermo Ochoa He announced on Thursday that he would retire from the national team after the game. world cup And there is a possibility that this tournament could mark the end of his playing career.Ochoa, who will turn 41 during the World Cup, 5 previous editions He is expected to be the sixth player called up, but his status on the roster has not been officially confirmed.The goalkeeper, who plays for AEL Limassol in Cyprus, said in an interview with TUDN that he is certain to leave the national team and that full retirement…

Virgil van Dijk has spoken about the possibility of long-time Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson leaving the club in the summer transfer window, along with Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson.Virgil van Dijk talks about Alisson’s future at Liverpool (Image: Getty Images)Manager Virgil van Dijk admitted Alisson would be a “huge blow” for Liverpool in the summer transfer window, following in the footsteps of Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson. Alisson has been linked with a move to Juventus at the end of the season, and Van Dijk does not want to lose another talented senior player.Liverpool are preparing for a summer of change…

The epic Champions League semi-final first leg between PSG and Bayern Munich highlighted the lack of adventure in English club footballMichael Olise has enjoyed two sensational seasons at Bayern Munich (Image: FC Bayern via Getty Images)Immediately after his epic match at the Parc des Princes, Jermaine Pennant’s heart was in the right place. Pennant, who has experience playing at Anfield, remains hopeful that the club will do well.“Liverpool should go get Oliseh now, at any cost. There is a replacement for Mo Salah, at any cost. In addition to the money, he also has a lot of money.”Needless to say,…

The 65-year-old was the iconic face of Match of the Day for an entire generation until he announced his intention to step down in November 2024. He was due to remain with the company to cover the FA Cup and this summer’s World Cup before leaving at the end of the 2024/25 season, earlier than originally planned, following an anti-Semitic uproar after he re-shared social media posts.Since then, Lineker has achieved considerable success in the world of podcasting, with his hugely popular show The Rest Is Football being sold by Netflix for £14 million.The show, which also stars Lineker’s former…

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino At the beginning of his speech at the FIFA General Assembly on Thursday, he affirmed that Iran will participate in the World Cup and that the team will play in the United States despite the conflict between the two countries.”The reason is very simple, dear ones, because we have to unite. We have to unite the people. It’s my responsibility. It’s our responsibility,” Infantino said. “Football unites the world. FIFA unites the world. You unite the world. We unite the world.”In a sign of how difficult the situation is for Iran’s…