Deadspin | Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup Apr 22, 2026; Morristown, New Jersey, USA; An MLS match ball is displayed during an event for the opening of the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center. The complex has been selected as Brazil’s training home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent or to any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee. This change stems from a Champions League match when Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni said racially abusive comments directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior while pulling his jersey up over his mouth to hide what he was saying. Vinicius was visibly emotional after the confrontation, and Prestianni received a six-match ban from UEFA for the incident. The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America The other new amendment permit officials to issue red cards for any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee. It also applies to any team official who convinces his team’s players to leave the field in protest of a call. IFAB said in its statement that all 48 teams competing in the World Cup will be informed of these amendments in the coming weeks. The World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Red #cards #approved #players #covering #mouths #World #Cup

Deadspin | Red cards approved for players covering mouths at World Cup
Apr 22, 2026; Morristown, New Jersey, USA; An MLS match ball is displayed during an event for the opening of the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center. The complex has been selected as Brazil’s training home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America

One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent or to any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee.

This change stems from a Champions League match when Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni said racially abusive comments directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior while pulling his jersey up over his mouth to hide what he was saying. Vinicius was visibly emotional after the confrontation, and Prestianni received a six-match ban from UEFA for the incident.

The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America

The other new amendment permit officials to issue red cards for any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee. It also applies to any team official who convinces his team’s players to leave the field in protest of a call.

IFAB said in its statement that all 48 teams competing in the World Cup will be informed of these amendments in the coming weeks.

The World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City.

–Field Level Media

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Apr 22, 2026; Morristown, New Jersey, USA; An MLS match ball is displayed during an event for the opening of the RWJBarnabas Health Red Bulls Performance Center. The complex has been selected as Brazil’s training home for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The International Football Association Board held a special meeting in Vancouver on Tuesday to approve a pair of FIFA-approved amendments to address inappropriate behavior ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America

One new rule permit officials to issue red cards for any players who cover their mouth during a confrontation with an opponent or to any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee.

This change stems from a Champions League match when Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni said racially abusive comments directed at Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior while pulling his jersey up over his mouth to hide what he was saying. Vinicius was visibly emotional after the confrontation, and Prestianni received a six-match ban from UEFA for the incident.

The other new amendment permit officials to issue red cards for any players who leave the field of play in protest of a decision made by a referee. It also applies to any team official who convinces his team’s players to leave the field in protest of a call.

IFAB said in its statement that all 48 teams competing in the World Cup will be informed of these amendments in the coming weeks.

The World Cup kicks off June 11 with Mexico facing South Africa in Mexico City.

–Field Level Media

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PSG v Bayern Munich — Champions League winner wins 5-4 in record-breaking UCL semifinal <div id="content-body-70918969" itemprop="articleBody">Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) battled past visitor Bayern Munich 5-4 in ‌a pulsating Champions League semifinal first leg on Tuesday that had a record number of goals at this stage of the ⁠competition.In a match that will go down as an instant classic, PSG came from a goal down to lead 5-2 with two goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele ‌before Bayern struck twice in three minutes just before the hour to improve its chances for next week’s return leg in Munich.The ‌match pitted the most attacking Champions League teams of the season ‌against ⁠each other and it quickly lived up to its billing with ⁠a relentless pace and with Bayern coach Vincent Kompany in the stands, serving out a suspension, and his assistant Aaron Danks in the dugout.Harry Kane converted a 17th-minute penalty to beat PSG goalkeeper Matvei Safonov, and ‌become the first English player to net in six successive Champions League fixtures. The England captain then delivered a well-timed pass for Michael Olise but his close-range shot was cleared off the line.The host should have levelled ‌when Dembele broke through but his finish flew well wide in the 23rd minute. Kvaratskhelia did it much better with a trademark move and a low shot after cutting into the box.Bayern hit ⁠the post following a solo run by Olise and his deflected pass but it was PSG which scored again in the 33rd with Joao Neves’ glancing ‌header.There was plenty of drama left in the first half with Olise making amends for his earlier miss and drawing Bayern level with a 41st-minute shot after being given far too much space around the box.PSG was then awarded a stoppage-time penalty and Dembele powered his spot kick past Manuel Neuer to put his side back in front.PSG picked up where it left off after ‌half-time and carved out a two-goal lead when Kvaratskhelia drilled in a 56th-minute effort and before Bayern had any time to recover, the French side struck again, this time Dembele beating Neuer once more with a ⁠low drive off the post two minutes later.The host looked to be running away ⁠with the game but Bayern refused to buckle and matched it with two goals of its own in a three-minute span from ‌Dayot Upamecano and Luis Diaz to greatly improve its chances for the return leg in Munich.PSG’s Senny Mayulu rattled the woodwork in the 86th minute as both sides kept up the frenetic pace until the final whistle.Published on Apr 29, 2026</div> #PSG #Bayern #Munich #Champions #League #winner #wins #recordbreaking #UCL #semifinal

FIFA World Cup 2026 — Iran absent from Vancouver meetings due to visa issues weeks before WC <div id="content-body-70918987" itemprop="articleBody">Iran’s representatives was absent from a meeting of football leaders in Vancouver on Tuesday, leaving the country’s participation in the upcoming World Cup still in question.That topic wasn’t covered at the convening of Asia’s ‌top football leaders today with FIFA president Gianni Infantino presiding, and Iran’s Sports Minister last week announced Iran’s plans to ⁠be “proud” participants in this summer’s World Cup hosted by the United States in North American venues.Yet the Iranian team and its officials still face visa ‌complications, a fact underscored by their absence at Tuesday’s meeting.A report by The Athletic confirmed that Iran’s Tuesday absence was ‌due to visa issues, a problem that could prevent their presence ‌at ⁠the overall FIFA Congress gathering this Thursday.AFC general secretary Windsor ⁠John expressed some public optimism about Iran’s potential attendance at the larger gathering, saying that awards presented to each Asian qualifying country would be presented to Iran “once they arrive.”Iranian officials had previously encountered ‌difficulty acquiring visas to attend the World Cup Draw in Washington D.C. last December. That predated combined American and Israeli attacks on Iran which began in late February, complicating the situation further.In recent weeks, ‌Iran has lobbied FIFA to move all of its scheduled matches to Mexico, but that request has not been met.Leaders of both Iran and the United States have engaged ⁠in hostile rhetoric since, with President Donald Trump posting on social media, “The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I ‌really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety.”Other U.S. government officials, such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, have been more moderate, assuring the safe passage of athletes, support staff and family, yet stopping short of guaranteeing U.S. entry to anyone beyond that scope, including executives, journalists, and trainers.“The ‌problem with Iran would be not their athletes, it would be some of the other people they would want to bring with them,” Rubio said in public comments last week.The FIFA president conveyed a ⁠tone of tolerance in his remarks Tuesday.“Now, even more, we have ⁠to show the world that we are here and we are united, and we can come together from all over the ‌world in a peaceful environment, that we can unite the world,” Infantino said.Iran is in Group G and is scheduled to play New Zealand (June 15) and Belgium (June 21) in Los Angeles and Egypt in Seattle (June 26)Published on Apr 29, 2026</div> #FIFA #World #Cup #Iran #absent #Vancouver #meetings #due #visa #issues #weeks

As the world prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which begins this week, the F1 grid is headed to Barcelona for this weekend’s Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix. And Visa Cash App Racing Bulls are marking the occasion by rebranding as “VCARB FC,” complete with soccer-inspired team kits and a new themed livery for the weekend.

The team released the kits earlier this week, which feature either Liam Lawson or Arvid Lindblad’s number on the back as well as a VCARB FC badge on the front:

On Wednesday, the team unveiled the livery for the week on social media, complete with the new VCARB FC badge on the rear wing endplates:

Arguably the best detail to this livery? The wheels:

In addition, VCARB introduced a special scarf for the week, created by fashion designer Hattie Crowther who, along with graphic designer Florence Burns and photographer Ezra Alexander, is one of the three members of VCARB’s “Creator Platform” who contributed to this campaign:

In an announcement, VCARB CEO Peter Bayer talked about the “shared sense of identity, creativity and culture” between F1 and soccer.

“Formula One and Football are two global sports with incredibly passionate communities, united by a shared sense of identity, creativity and culture. With VCARB FC, we’re celebrating that crossover, bringing together the energy of both sports. We’re also proud to give emerging talent the opportunity to help shape campaigns like this, bringing fresh perspectives that continue to push the boundaries in the world of F1.”

The World Cup begins on Thursday, while the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix gets underway with the first of three hours of practice on Friday.

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The team released the kits earlier this week, which feature either Liam Lawson or Arvid Lindblad’s number on the back as well as a VCARB FC badge on the front:

On Wednesday, the team unveiled the livery for the week on social media, complete with the new VCARB FC badge on the rear wing endplates:

Arguably the best detail to this livery? The wheels:

In an announcement, VCARB CEO Peter Bayer talked about the “shared sense of identity, creativity and culture” between F1 and soccer.

The World Cup begins on Thursday, while the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix gets underway with the first of three hours of practice on Friday.

#VCARB #VCARB #BarcelonaCatalunya #ahead #World #Cup">VCARB becomes ‘VCARB FC’ for Barcelona-Catalunya GP ahead of World Cup

World Cup fever is gripping the planet.

The team released the kits earlier this week, which feature either Liam Lawson or Arvid Lindblad’s number on the back as well as a VCARB FC badge on the front:

On Wednesday, the team unveiled the livery for the week on social media, complete with the new VCARB FC badge on the rear wing endplates:

Arguably the best detail to this livery? The wheels:

In an announcement, VCARB CEO Peter Bayer talked about the “shared sense of identity, creativity and culture” between F1 and soccer.

The World Cup begins on Thursday, while the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix gets underway with the first of three hours of practice on Friday.

#VCARB #VCARB #BarcelonaCatalunya #ahead #World #Cup

Iran threatened to halt its matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at ‌stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s ⁠presence at the tournament.

The World Cup begins on Thursday, with Iran opening its Group G campaign against New Zealand in ‌Los Angeles on June 15. It next faces Belgium at the same venue on ‌June 21 before taking on Egypt in Seattle ‌on ⁠June 26.

“We have informed FIFA that if ⁠unofficial flags are brought or slogans against the national team are chanted in the stadiums where Iran plays in the World Cup, the team manager ‌will definitely be responsible for stopping the match,” Donyamali said on Tuesday, according to Iranian media.

“We have been assured that no disruptive incidents will occur ‌in the stadium during the match against Egypt.”

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Iran and Egypt’s football associations had previously urged FIFA to prevent any LGBTQ+ ⁠Pride-related activities during the Seattle match. The fixture had been designated by local organisers as a “Pride Match” to ‌coincide with Seattle’s Pride weekend.

In April, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver called for Iran to be banned from the tournament, saying the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rather than the Iranian people.

The Iranian team has ‌also faced organisational challenges, with Iran’s football federation saying its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already made travel ⁠plans unable to attend their team’s matches.

The team, currently ⁠training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each ‌match, the Department of Homeland Security said, amid a conflict that has added a geopolitical dimension to the tournament.

Published on Jun 10, 2026

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FIFA World Cup 2026 — Iran will stop matches if unauthorised flags or slogans shown: Sports Minister Iran threatened to halt its matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at ‌stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s ⁠presence at the tournament.The World Cup begins on Thursday, with Iran opening its Group G campaign against New Zealand in ‌Los Angeles on June 15. It next faces Belgium at the same venue on ‌June 21 before taking on Egypt in Seattle ‌on ⁠June 26.“We have informed FIFA that if ⁠unofficial flags are brought or slogans against the national team are chanted in the stadiums where Iran plays in the World Cup, the team manager ‌will definitely be responsible for stopping the match,” Donyamali said on Tuesday, according to Iranian media.“We have been assured that no disruptive incidents will occur ‌in the stadium during the match against Egypt.”ALSO READ | Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Tough test awaits Graham Arnold’s menIran and Egypt’s football associations had previously urged FIFA to prevent any LGBTQ+ ⁠Pride-related activities during the Seattle match. The fixture had been designated by local organisers as a “Pride Match” to ‌coincide with Seattle’s Pride weekend.In April, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver called for Iran to be banned from the tournament, saying the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rather than the Iranian people.The Iranian team has ‌also faced organisational challenges, with Iran’s football federation saying its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already made travel ⁠plans unable to attend their team’s matches.The team, currently ⁠training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each ‌match, the Department of Homeland Security said, amid a conflict that has added a geopolitical dimension to the tournament.Published on Jun 10, 2026 #FIFA #World #Cup #Iran #stop #matches #unauthorised #flags #slogans #shown #Sports #Minister

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Iran threatened to halt its matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 if unauthorised flags are displayed or slogans targeting the national team are chanted at ‌stadiums, Iranian media reported, citing Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali, following criticism of the team’s ⁠presence at the tournament.
The World Cup begins on Thursday, with Iran opening its Group G campaign against New Zealand in ‌Los Angeles on June 15. It next faces Belgium at the same venue on ‌June 21 before taking on Egypt in Seattle ‌on ⁠June 26.
“We have informed FIFA that if ⁠unofficial flags are brought or slogans against the national team are chanted in the stadiums where Iran plays in the World Cup, the team manager ‌will definitely be responsible for stopping the match,” Donyamali said on Tuesday, according to Iranian media.
“We have been assured that no disruptive incidents will occur ‌in the stadium during the match against Egypt.”
ALSO READ | Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Tough test awaits Graham Arnold’s men
Iran and Egypt’s football associations had previously urged FIFA to prevent any LGBTQ+ ⁠Pride-related activities during the Seattle match. The fixture had been designated by local organisers as a “Pride Match” to ‌coincide with Seattle’s Pride weekend.
In April, protesters gathered outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver called for Iran to be banned from the tournament, saying the team represents the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps rather than the Iranian people.
The Iranian team has ‌also faced organisational challenges, with Iran’s football federation saying its ticket allocation was withdrawn days before the tournament, leaving supporters who had already made travel ⁠plans unable to attend their team’s matches.
The team, currently ⁠training in Tijuana, Mexico, will be able to enter the U.S. the day before each ‌match, the Department of Homeland Security said, amid a conflict that has added a geopolitical dimension to the tournament.
Published on Jun 10, 2026

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“We have been assured that no disruptive incidents will occur ‌in the stadium during the match against Egypt.”

ALSO READ | Iraq FIFA World Cup 2026 preview: Tough test awaits Graham Arnold’s men

Published on Jun 10, 2026

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Deadspin | Colorado coach Deion Sanders now ‘cancer free’ Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is “cancer free” heading into the 2026 season. The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on “Good Morning America.” “I’ve got my health back. I’ve got my swagger back,” said Sanders, 58. “Last year at this time I was fighting cancer, didn’t know which way it was going to go. … I’m fully back now. Last year at this time, it wasn’t a good look. “We fought the battle and we won the battle fighting cancer. I’m cancer free. I’m good. Great doctors in Colorado that have brought me through. God has brought me through. I’m thankful I’m healthy.” Sanders said he underwent 14 surgeries, including the removal of his bladder. Colorado struggled to a 3-9 finish last season following a 9-4 campaign in 2025. “I’m ready to go coach my butt off this season,” Sanders said. “I’m having a good time.” Sanders is 16-21 with one bowl appearance through his first three seasons in Boulder. The Buffaloes open the season at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3. A two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time All-Pro cornerback, Sanders played 14 NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington and the Baltimore Ravens. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Colorado #coach #Deion #Sanders #cancer #free

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Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is “cancer free” heading into the 2026 season.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on “Good Morning America.”

“I’ve got my health back. I’ve got my swagger back,” said Sanders, 58. “Last year at this time I was fighting cancer, didn’t know which way it was going to go. … I’m fully back now. Last year at this time, it wasn’t a good look.

“We fought the battle and we won the battle fighting cancer. I’m cancer free. I’m good. Great doctors in Colorado that have brought me through. God has brought me through. I’m thankful I’m healthy.”

Sanders said he underwent 14 surgeries, including the removal of his bladder.

Colorado struggled to a 3-9 finish last season following a 9-4 campaign in 2025.

“I’m ready to go coach my butt off this season,” Sanders said. “I’m having a good time.”

Sanders is 16-21 with one bowl appearance through his first three seasons in Boulder.

The Buffaloes open the season at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.

A two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time All-Pro cornerback, Sanders played 14 NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington and the Baltimore Ravens. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.

–Field Level Media

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Nov 1, 2025; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders before the game against the Arizona Wildcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders announced he is “cancer free” heading into the 2026 season.

The Pro Football Hall of Famer talked about his battle with bladder cancer Tuesday on “Good Morning America.”

“I’ve got my health back. I’ve got my swagger back,” said Sanders, 58. “Last year at this time I was fighting cancer, didn’t know which way it was going to go. … I’m fully back now. Last year at this time, it wasn’t a good look.

“We fought the battle and we won the battle fighting cancer. I’m cancer free. I’m good. Great doctors in Colorado that have brought me through. God has brought me through. I’m thankful I’m healthy.”

Sanders said he underwent 14 surgeries, including the removal of his bladder.

Colorado struggled to a 3-9 finish last season following a 9-4 campaign in 2025.

“I’m ready to go coach my butt off this season,” Sanders said. “I’m having a good time.”

Sanders is 16-21 with one bowl appearance through his first three seasons in Boulder.

The Buffaloes open the season at Georgia Tech on Sept. 3.

A two-time Super Bowl champion and six-time All-Pro cornerback, Sanders played 14 NFL seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, Washington and the Baltimore Ravens. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2011.

–Field Level Media

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