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US lawmakers implore FIFA to lower ticket prices of 2026 World Cup

Dozens of US lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying ⁠in a letter sent to the global governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise ‌at the expense of fans.

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EXCLUSIVE: Antonin Kinsky's former coach says Spurs keeper's cameo was 'sporting tragedy'

It was clearly one of the strangest moments in football history, and goalkeepers in particular were left stunned. Antonin Kinsky was sent to the dressing room after just 17 minutes of Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League round of 16 match against Atletico Madrid following two mistakes.

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Bodo/Glimt's transformation from near bankruptcy into €70 million Arctic powerhouse

In 2010, Bodo/Glimt, who face Sporting CP in the Round of 16 in the Champions League on Wednesday night, were on the verge of bankruptcy. Today, the market value of the club has skyrocketed mainly thanks to a sustainable business plan and earnings from the European club competitions. Flashscore has dived into the financial evolution of the Arctic giants.

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Bundesliga club stadium announcer in trouble after criticizing referee over loudspeaker

The German Football Association (DFB) has responded with disbelief to the comments made by Cologne stadium announcer Michael Trippel during the match against Borussia Dortmund. "We strongly disapprove of these remarks and consider them unacceptable," said the Sporting Management of of the German FA in a statement to SID on Sunday. "Regardless of whether a referee's decision is correct, controversial, or wrong, it is simply not acceptable for a stadium announcer to criticize it and stir up the crowd against an official. While we understand the emotional nature of football, a clear line was crossed here."

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Atleti's sporting director insists Griezmann will stay at club despite MLS links

Atletico Madrid sporting director Mateu Alemany said striker Antoine Griezmann will be staying at the club despite strong links to Major League Soccer's Orlando City.