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Premier League Drops Automatic Red for Hair Pulling

The change gives referees discretion to judge force and intent so fewer marginal incidents result in straight red cards.

Visa Mix‑Up Forces Bafana Bafana 30‑Hour Delay Before World Cup Departure

Championship Clubs Reject VAR-Style Challenge System for Next Season

Northern Premier League Removes Chairman After Abusive Email to Fan

Lens Rejects PSG Request to Reschedule April 11 Match

Farke Weighs Appeal After First Red Card as Leeds Confront Booing of Ramadan Pause

IFAB Approves VAR Expansion and New Time‑Wasting Rules for June 2026

IFAB Approves Time-Wasting Crackdown and Targeted VAR Expansion for 2026 World Cup

IFAB to Weigh New Time-Wasting Rules, Including One-Minute Treatment Off and Stricter Restarts

Italy Bans Lazio and Napoli Away Supporters for Rest of Season

IFAB Advances 'Daylight' Offside Trials, Broadens VAR Reviews and Time-Saving Measures

FA Charges Chelsea Over Touchline Conduct After Villa Clash

Espanyol Bans Barcelona Insignia, Tightens Stadium Rules for Jan. 3 Derby

FC Goa Captain Sent Off Over Underwear Before Kickoff, Team Reaches Super Cup Final

AFA Disciplinary Tribunal Delays Ruling on Gimnasia–Madryn Suspension to Next Week

Juventus Keep Tabs on Chelsea Coach Enzo Maresca as Injury List Grows

EFL Orders Full Replay of Abandoned Blackburn vs Ipswich Match

Maguire Video Raises Multiball Rule Issue as Man United Could Face Premier League Review

Football Authorities Weigh Time Limits on Throw-Ins and Corners

Mainz’s Bo Henriksen Handed One-Match DFB-Pokal Ban With Interior Exclusion