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World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said yesterday. In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA confirmed that the rule was one of two law changes that would be introduced at this year’s World Cup. “At the discretion of the competition organiser, any player covering their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may be sanctioned with a red card,” FIFA said in a statement. The new rule follows controversy earlier this year when Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni was accused of racially abusing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior during a Champions League game in February. Prestianni was accused of calling Vinicius a “monkey” repeatedly while covering his mouth. Prestianni denied racially abusing Vinicius but was later banned for six matches – with three of those suspended – for “homophobic conduct”. In a separate law change to be enforced at the World Cup, FIFA said that red cards would also be introduced for players leaving the field of play in protest at a referee’s decision. “At the discretion of the competition organiser, the referee may sanction with a red card any player who leaves the field of play in protest at a referee’s decision,” FIFA said. “This new rule will also apply to any team official who incites players to leave the field of play.” FIFA said a team causing a game to be abandoned will forfeit the match. The move follows the uproar at this year’s final of the Africa Cup of Nations, when Senegal’s players, head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff walked off the pitch in Rabat after Morocco were awarded a penalty in added time, which forward Brahim Diaz ultimately missed. Senegal went on to win the final 1-0 in extra time, but were sensationally stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a bombshell decision issued last month. Source link
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will make his first testimony before Congress on the Mideast war Wednesday, as efforts to end the conflict stalled with the United States reportedly skeptical of Tehran’s latest offer to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.Iran has blockaded the waterway — a vital conduit for oil and gas shipments — since the start of the US-Israeli offensive two months ago, sending shockwaves through the global economy.US officials did not dispute accounts by CNN and The Wall Street Journal that US President Donald Trump was skeptical of the proposal. During a White House state dinner Tuesday, Trump told Britain’s King Charles III and other guests that Iran has been “militarily defeated.”He added that “Charles agrees with me even more than I do — we’re never going to let that opponent have a nuclear weapon.”But an Iranian army spokesman told state TV on Tuesday that “we do not consider the war to be over,” saying Tehran had “no trust in America.””We have many cards that we have not yet used… new tools and methods of fighting based on the experiences of the past two wars, which will definitely allow us to respond to the enemy more decisively” should the fighting resume, Amir Akraminia said in an interview.Efforts to end the war have stalled in recent days, with Vice President JD Vance last week preparing to fly to Pakistan for new talks but then staying home.The latest Iranian proposal, passed along by Pakistan and studied by Trump administration officials in a meeting Monday, laid out red lines including on nuclear issues and Hormuz, according to Iran’s Fars news agency. The plan would reportedly see Tehran ease its chokehold on the strait and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on Iranian ports while broader negotiations continue, including over the thorny question of Iran’s nuclear program. Source link
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Qatar’s beach volleyball stars Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan stormed into the final of the Asian Beach Games — Sanya 2026 with a dominant straight-sets victory yesterday.The Qatari pair overpowered Thailand 2-0 (21-12, 21-14) in the semi-finals to set up a title clash against Iran, who advanced after defeating Oman in the other last-four encounter. Reflecting on the win, Tijan highlighted the team’s discipline and cohesion: “We approached the match against Thailand with strong focus from the very beginning and managed to impose our style of play. Our harmony on court made the difference. In matches like these, it’s crucial to minimize errors and make the most of every opportunity.” In handball, Qatar also booked a place in the final after a hard-fought 2-0 (13-8, 20-18) victory over Bahrain. The hosts controlled the first half, taking a solid 13-8 lead, but faced a tougher challenge in the second as Bahrain fought back to level the score at 18-18 in the closing moments. Abdulrazzaq Murad delivered the decisive blow, scoring the winning goal less than 30 seconds before the final whistle. Qatar will now meet Iran, who defeated Thailand, in the final. Meanwhile, Qatar’s men’s 3×3 basketball team comprised of Mohammed Bashir, Dejan Janic, Abdulrahman Saad, and Othman Deng advanced to the semi-finals with a 20-16 win over Iran. The team dictated the pace throughout, using aggressive offense and constant pressure to build and maintain their lead. They will face China in the semi-finals, while the Philippines take on Thailand in the other matchup. Source link
