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Is a third half necessary for FIFA
The Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Alban Paciure, called on FIFA to undertake a "third quarter" to protect football from political and financial pressures ahead of the 2026 World Cup. He expressed concern over political interference witnessed in the 2026 edition, such as suspending penalties and changing refereeing decisions under pressure. Paciure emphasized that these actions threaten the integrity of the sport, especially with the spread of betting that goes beyond match results and targets events inside the stadium, with an official betting company operating within the grounds for the first time. He called for constructive dialogue to establish a framework that safeguards the integrity of the 2030 World Cup.
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