FIFA has fined the Argentine Football Association $321,000 for multiple breaches of its disciplinary code during the World Cup semi-final against England. Richly deserved after their stupid Falklands stunt…
There was also the matter of the brawl after Argentina lost to Spain. Star players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina have received historic suspensions – a combined ban of 17 matches. Argentina has to play its next two home matches with 50% of spectators too. Boohoo…
Lord Khan in the Telegraph: “I hope, and I say this in a non-pompous way, that the public service I do will bring rewards in this world and the hereafter,” he says. “I’m hoping the work I do is earning me Brownie points.”