World Cup players to have lifelike ‘AI avatars’ for use in VAR offside decisions
Fifa claims personalised avatars will improve precision and speed of decision making
Fifa
Malachy Clerkin: Trump is showing Fifa what a shameful mistake its bogus peace prize was
The US president has spent the month since his award showing Gianni Infantino and the world that he is the war-mongerer in chief
The state of Irish tourism: ‘78 buses cramming into the Cliffs of Moher is not a quality experience’
Tourism needs to respond to a desire from American visitors for an immersive experience when they come here, say travel experts
Africa Cup of Nations to be held every four years from 2028
Surprise decision made for tournament which brings in 80% of CAF's revenue
Anger spreads over Afcon schedule as Morocco seek to end half-century wait
Fifa’s lack of concern for African football’s key money-spinner has led to inadequate preparation time
Ireland guaranteed to get almost €9m if they make it through World Cup playoffs
Fifa announces 50% increase in World Cup prize money with $50m for 2026 winners
Fifa announces limited number of $60 tickets for 2026 World Cup after fan fury
Allocation will comprise just 0.8% of available tickets and will be distributed through associations
Fifa does not have to rip off World Cup fans to this extent
Gianni Infantino is deploying a deliberate strategy to benchmark the World Cup against the most expensive live event in sports
Ticket prices for Ireland’s potential World Cup games revealed as Fifa is accused of ‘betrayal’ of fans
Prices are five times more expensive than for the 2022 Qatar World Cup
How do Irish fans get tickets for next summer’s World Cup?
Applications for tickets can be made from December 11th on Fifa’s system
LGBTQ+ events to go ahead at World Cup game despite Egypt and Iran objections
Organisers confirm ‘Pride Match’ activities will take place
World Cup Pride Match was supposed to be a celebration. Now it’s a problem
Seattle fixture pits two nations with a history of hostility toward same-sex relations
Ken Early: Trump and Infantino’s maniacal new World Cup order
World Cup draw took place against a backdrop of Europe being continually told it no longer matters
Donald Trump and humanity’s official happiness provider team up to turn World Cup weird
Gianni Infantino can be Johnny, but Rio Ferdinand is no Pele
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