Phil Hay

Today in TAFC: The latest twist in FIFA's World Cup ticketing switches, Neymar in talks with Cincinnati, our referee columnist slams VAR.

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Today in TAFC: Fans explain anger after FIFA changes World Cup seating maps. Plus: Bayern win Champions League first leg vs Real Madrid.

Today in TAFC: The coach who secretly filmed his players, but is still allowed to work in the game. Plus: What now for Italy?

Today in TAFC: Is Arne Slot on brink at Liverpool? Plus: Yamal, Dembele, and the Ballon d'Or contenders.

Today in TAFC: Tracking down Mykhailo Mudryk. Plus: Barcelona Femini thump Real Madrid 6-0, and a first glimpse at Inter Miami's new stadium

In today's TAFC: Are France going to be the strongest team at the World Cup? And Yamal speaks out after hateful chants at a Spain match

Today in TAFC: Chelsea's Marc Cucurella speaks his mind on the club's ownership and an ex-Premier League midfielder shining as a coach