Canadian government allocates $145 million for World Cup security
The Canadian government will allocate up to $145 million for security during the upcoming World Cup, Canada's public safety minister announced on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Thirteen matches are set to take place in Toronto and Vancouver during the June 11-July 19 tournament, which Canada is hosting alongside the U.S. and Mexico.
"This funding will support provinces and municipalities in their efforts to ensure people remain safe while enjoying the tournament, and ensure law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to deliver a safe and well-managed event," Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said at a news conference in Toronto.
Arteta left ‘incredibly fuming’ after VAR denies Arsenal penalty against Atlético
Mikel Arteta described himself as “incredibly fuming” after Arsenal were denied a penalty that might have given them a lead to take from the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid, The Guardian reported.
With the score at 1-1 in the 78th minute, the Dutch referee Danny Makkelie pointed to the spot after the Atlético defender David Hancko caught Eberechi Eze, who was on as a substitute for Arsenal, with a late tackle.
But to Arteta’s horror, Makkelie changed his mind after seeing what looked to be 12 or 13 replays of the incident on the pitchside monitor. The official appeared to decide that the contact was not strong enough.
Watchdog warns World Cup ticket prices increase risk of scams
Soaring ticket prices and transport costs at this year's World Cup will expose fans to cyber fraud and scams as supporters are attracted by fakes in the mistaken belief they have bagged a bargain, an industry expert has warned, Reuters reported.
Scam artists are active around every major global sporting event but there is an increased danger with World Cup tickets more expensive than at any previous edition, Nuno Sebastiao, the CEO and co-founder of Feedzai, told Reuters.
"Large gatherings like a World Cup are a scammer's dream," said Sebastiao, whose company works with banks around the world to detect and prevent fraud and other financial crime.
Stones to leave Man City after trophy-laden decade
Defender John Stones will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season, bringing the curtain down on a decade-long stay, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, Reuters reported.
The 31-year-old England international has made 293 appearances for City since joining from Everton in 2016. Injury problems have limited his involvement this season, when he has made 16 appearances.
Stones has been a central figure in City's recent dominance of English football, winning six Premier League titles, one Champions League crown, two FA Cups, three League Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup.
