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Brazil to host 2027 Women's World Cup as Gaza overshadows FIFA meeting
The Women's World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday marked by debate about the war in Gaza.FIFA inspectors had noted the "tremendous impact on women's football in the region" that South America hosting the Women's World Cup would have.
- EntertainmentThe Telegraph
What’s on TV tonight: Rebus, 99, The Big Cigar and more
Rebus BBC Scotland, 10pm With all six parts box-setted on iPlayer and episode one airing on BBC One tomorrow night, Gregory Burke’s take on Ian Rankin’s titular Detective Inspector (played by John Hannah and Ken Stott in ITV’s adaptations) reimagines him as a more youthful Detective Sergeant, this time wearing a hoodie but still pounding the streets of Edinburgh or, more commonly, glowering over a pint in one of its many pubs.
- NewsThe Guardian
‘Art-washing’? Unease as British cultural institutions lend lustre to Saudi trade push
Campaigners say move to use the arts to reinforce economic ties with Riyadh may help to launder Gulf state’s human rights record
- SportAssociated Press
Argentina and Messi will play 2 warm-up matches in the U.S. ahead of Copa America
Defending champion Argentina will prepare for the upcoming Copa America tournament by playing warm-up matches against Ecuador and Guatemala next month in the United States. Lionel Messi and his Argentina teammates will face Ecuador at Soldier Field in Chicago on June 9, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) said Thursday.
- SportThe Telegraph
Premier League referees to make on-field VAR stadium announcements next season
Premier League referees will make on-field VAR announcements next season that will be broadcast over stadium public address systems, under new plans by Howard Webb to make the process more transparent to match-going fans.
- SportThe Telegraph
Wolves hit back as Liverpool and Man Utd move to kill off bid to scrap VAR
Wolves have warned that the Premier League could be “irrevocably damaged” if clubs do not ditch VAR, urging rivals to listen to their fans.
- SportThe Telegraph
If football can ditch referee technology, why can’t rugby?
With the Premier League forced to reevaluate the use of the Video Assistant Referee in the wake of Wolves’ stunner of an announcement on Wednesday, bidding to scrap the system after five years, what better time for rugby union to reevaluate its own relationship with the Television Match Official.
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Liverpool back VAR to continue in Premier League after Wolves want it scrapped
VAR was introduced to the top flight for the 2019-20 season.
- SportThe Telegraph
FA Cup final 2024, Manchester City vs Manchester United: What time is it and what TV channel is it on?
The stage is set for the FA Cup final and it’s a Manchester derby for the second time in as many years.
- SportThe Telegraph
Wolves’ VAR revolt doomed to fail with at least five clubs against scrapping it
Video Assistant Referees will not be scrapped in the Premier League if Wolverhampton Wanderers persist in forcing a vote on the matter, rival clubs have told Telegraph Sport.
