https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/infantino/Recent content in infantino on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 18 Jul 2026 05:33:22 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fifa-breaks-own-rules-with-extended-half-time-at-world-cup-final-amid-argentina-controversy/Sat, 18 Jul 2026 05:33:22 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fifa-breaks-own-rules-with-extended-half-time-at-world-cup-final-amid-argentina-controversy/FIFA is once again bending its own laws during this World Cup, igniting fresh debate and controversy. Following the backlash over the handling of Folarin Balogun’s red card for the USA team, now FIFA plans to extend the half-time break in the highly anticipated final between Spain and Argentina. Traditionally, the laws of the game—governed by the International Football Association Board—limit half-time to a maximum of 15 minutes, which can only be extended with the referee’s approval.