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Cocaine, Guns, and a ‘Sex Party’: How Referee Slavko Vincic Was Caught in a Police Raid!

July 17, 2026 Khas Press Leave a comment

Referee Slavko Vincic officiating a match alongside a dark, dramatic background representing the 2020 raid.

Six years before being appointed to referee the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, Slovenian official Slavko Vinčić found himself caught up in a sensational off-field scandal. Detained during a dramatic armed police raid on an international drug, firearms, and prostitution ring in Bosnia, Vinčić faced the nightmare of a lifetime. This is the definitive story of how an innocent business meeting nearly ended his career, and his ultimate journey to footballing redemption.

Will the 2030 World Cup Expand to 64 Teams? What FIFA’s President Gianni Infantino says?

July 13, 2026 Khas Press Leave a comment

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaking at a press conference regarding the potential 64-team expansion for the 2030 World Cup.

Following the debut of the 48-team format, FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed that football’s governing body will officially evaluate a historic expansion to 64 teams for the centenary 2030 World Cup. While the move promises global inclusivity and extra matches for South American co-hosts, it faces fierce political backlash from UEFA, CONCACAF, and player unions over calendar congestion and competitive dilution.

Mbappe Overcomes Penalty Miss to Lead France into WC Semi-Final

July 10, 2026 Khas Press Leave a comment

France captain Kylian Mbappe celebrating after scoring a curling second-half goal against Morocco in the World Cup quarter-final

Despite a rare first-half penalty failure against Morocco’s Yassine Bounou, captain Kylian Mbappe stepped up in the second half with a stellar goal and an assist to safely guide France into their third successive World Cup semi-final.