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World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

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Newcastle United braced for nightmare referee repeat in Barcelona Champions League clash

Newcastle United will be officiated by French referee François Letexier at Spotify Camp Nou tonight

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Fifa could introduce ‘Vinicius Law’ to punish players who cover their mouth

Gianluca Prestianni is under investigation for alleged racial abuse towards the Real Madrid winger

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Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni handed provisional one-match ban following Vinicius Jr incident

The Benfica winger is set to miss Wednesday's Champions League play-off second leg tie against Real Madrid

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Mourinho made ‘huge mistake’ after alleged racism towards Vinicius Jr – Kompany

Brazil forward Vinicius reported an alleged racist comment while playing for Real Madrid against Benfica in the Champions League.

The Independent UK

Brazil demands Fifa and Uefa issue ‘rigorous’ punishments in Vinicius Jr racism case

Uefa is conducting an investigation after Vinicius Jr alleged that he was subjected to racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica

The Independent UK

UEFA issue update on Vinicius Jr racism row after Benfica allegations

Real Madrid star has reported alleged racist abuse by Gianluca Prestianni

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Benfica slammed over social media post dismissing Real Madrid players’ account of Vinicius Jr racism incident

Vinicius had an altercation with Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni in which the Brazilian alleged he had been racially abused

The Independent UK

Vinicius Junior: Real Madrid star issues statement in response to alleged racist abuse

10-minute delay overshadowed Champions League clash

Evening Standard

'A disgrace for football': Trent Alexander-Arnold hits out at alleged racist abuse of Vinicius Junior

Real Madrid star was incensed after opening scoring in Lisbon

Evening Standard

‘A disgrace to football’: Vinicius Jr reports racist abuse as Real Madrid match halted

Vinicius had an altercation with a Benfica player after scoring the only goal of the game, with the forward responding to the incident afterwards by saying ‘racists are cowards’

The Independent UK

Arsenal come of age in the Bernabeu: the full story of their Madrid masterclass

Saka’s redemption after fluffing his Penenka penalty defines the night the Gunners tamed the 15-times European champions

Evening Standard

Arsenal Oust Holders Real Madrid To Reach Champions League Semis

Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a 2-1 victory on Wednesday and reach the semi-finals with a superb 5-1 aggregate triumph.

International Business Times

Real Madrid 1-2 Arsenal (agg. 1-5): Gunners sail into Champions League semi-finals

Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli saw off a below-pair Madrid side

Evening Standard

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Warning issued over Euro 2024 final referee, after shock appointment

England and Spain’s Euro 2024 final in Berlin will be overseen by French referee Francois Letexier

Evening Standard

Spain vs England referee: Francois Letexier to oversee Euro 2024 final clash

Frenchman served as the fourth official in last month’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley

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Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Spain vs Georgia?

Euro 2024 sees an in-form Spain side meet underdogs Georgia in the last 16 on Sunday night

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Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Croatia vs Albania?

See who will be on officiating duties for the Group B clash between Croatia and Albania at Euro 2024

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Euro 2024: Who is the referee and VAR for Germany v Scotland?

Who is the referee for Germany vs Scotland at Euro 2024? Here's everything you need to know

The Hindu

French team Lyon’s bus attacked by fans before Marseille game; coach Fabio Grosso sustains facial injury

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered a head injury when the team bus was attacked by fans throwing projectiles, forcing the postponement of the French league football game at Marseille. Grosso had a deep cut above his left eye and needed stitches. The team initially wanted to play but changed their…

Daily Record

Braga chief launches furious Rangers rant as he brands referee 'worst in the Europa League'

Antonio Salvador has launched a scathing attack on official Francois Letexier after his club's defeat at Ibrox.

Glasgow Live

Rangers 3 Braga 1 (Agg 3-2): Gers reach Europa League semi-finals after sensational night at Ibrox

The Scottish champions will face RB Leipzig in the last four after the Bundesliga side overcame Atalanta on a 3-1 aggregate

The Independent UK

Kemar Roofe hits extra-time winner as Rangers battle past nine-man Braga to reach Europa League semi-finals

Rangers 3-1 Braga (Rangers wins 3-2 on aggregate, after extra time): Braga’s late equaliser forced extra time and shocked Ibrox but Roofe struck to put Rangers ahead once again before the visitors were reduced to nine men

Daily Record

5 talking points as Rangers outclass Braga in Europa League epic to land semi final spot

The Ibrox men are into the final four but they were made to work for it by the Portuguese side.

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