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Not even FIFA president can influence referees: Collina amid Argentina-Egypt row

As controversy surrounding officiating at the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues to gather pace following Argentina's contentious Round of 16 win over Egypt, FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has firmly rejected suggestions of outside influence, stating that "not even the FIFA president (Gianni Infantino)" can interfere with refereeing decisions.

Stokes’ retirement video under scanner as ICC pulls up ECB

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has pulled up the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over the way Ben Stokes’ retirement announcement was released during the third Test against New Zealand, saying it breached the governing body's Player and Match Officials' Area (PMOA) regulations.

BGT 2024-25: Twin tons put Aussies ahead in Gabba despite Bumrah’s fifer

Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul spared India from the blushes as Australia rode another rollicking Travis Head century and a redemption hundred for the great Steve Smith to pile up 405-7 at stumps on the second day of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane on Sunday.