Soccer-FIFA apologises to Argentina coach over World Cup trophy gloves rule

Soccer-FIFA apologises to Argentina coach over World Cup trophy gloves rule

The Star Online - Sport·2025-12-07 08:17

(Corrects final paragraph to make clear Argentina's first match is against Algeria)

Dec 6 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino apologised to Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni after a mix-up during Friday's 2026 World Cup draw required the coach to wear gloves to touch the trophy. Infantino invited Scaloni to lift the Cup without gloves during a separate ceremony on Saturday.

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