Why there could be more cards than ever before at World Cup 2026
World Cup 2026 is set to break the record for yellow cards and is likely to see more red cards than any previous major tournament, reflecting stricter enforcement of rules.
Handball, offside, VAR - is football too complicated?
Football's complexity has increased due to confusing rule interpretations, particularly handball laws, offside decisions, and VAR implementation, making the sport difficult for supporters to follow.
Bizarre VAR? Why Kelly's second yellow card became 'awful' straight red
A referee's VAR review can result in decisions beyond the original scope, as Lloyd Kelly's second yellow card was upgraded to a straight red despite VAR only being designed to check clear errors in specific match situations.
What will happen to Blackburn and Ipswich's abandoned match?
Matches abandoned before 90 minutes can be awarded, replayed partially or fully, or have outcome decided by league boards considering minutes, score and fault.