indicated to the BBC it was aligned with Downing Street on the need for a "light touch" football regulator. Mr Parry told the BBC different parts of government often had different views.

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European soccer governing body, UEFA, says it will enter discussions with world football authorities about whether penalties scored should stand when double touches are unintentional. The talks ...

UEFA says it will look into the possibility of reviewing the double touch rule that resulted in ... discussions with FIFA and the International Football Association Board "to determine whether ...

When we realised there was this doubt they had already detected it on VAR,” he added. “I saw it, I think he touches it with his left foot, a second touch.” Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois said he felt ...

When Álvarez stepped up to take his shot, he appeared to slip, leading to an unintentional second touch before the ball ... According to football regulations, if a penalty taker touches the ...

This article has been updated to reflect UEFA confirming it will ask for a review of the ‘two-touch penalty’ law ... The IFAB (International Football Association Board) laws of the game ...

UEFA have confirmed they will hold talks with FIFA and IFAB over the double-touch penalty rule after the Julian Alvarez controversy on Wednesday. Alvarez’s penalty for Atletico in their ...

Man Utd's co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe said the intention is to create "an iconic football stadium". "By building next to the existing site, we will be able to preserve the essence of Old Trafford ...

Now, he’s channeling that energy into football, teaming up with EA SPORTS FC to launch a new pitch in Medellín’s Manrique neighborhood as part of the FC FUTURES initiative. Expanding their ...

It will be a family affair for the McLaurins when they swap grass for sand at a touch football competition at Warrnambool's Stingray Bay.

Match of the Day should show fewer Premier League highlights and more analysis, says BBC chairman Samir Shah. The BBC has a deal to show highlights of top-flight matches until the end of the 2028 ...