{
  "id": 3024183,
  "title": "'Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA' - Morrison",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/heggebo-ban-opens-can-of-worms-for-fa-morrison",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:02:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/heggebo-ban-opens-worms-fa-130209854.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison has criticized the Football Association (FA) for opening a \"can of worms\" over Aune Heggebo's recent two-match ban for deception. Heggebo, who scored 10 Championship goals in 47 appearances since joining West Brom in July 2025, was cited for allegedly deceiving a match official during his side's 2-1 win over Norwich City on the opening day of the Championship season. The incident occurred when Morgan's cross hit Heggebo's hand before it crossed the goal line. The 25-year-old Norway international forward maintains that the goal was accidental and that he would not have approached the referee to claim handball, as reported by BBC Radio WM. Morrison expressed disappointment, stating that the ban has created uncertainty for the FA to enforce consistently throughout the season.",
  "summary": "West Bromwich Albion head coach James Morrison says the FA have \"opened a can of worms\" over Aune Heggebo's two-match ban for deception.",
  "key_points": [
    "FA opens can of worms with Heggebo's two-match ban.",
    "Morrison criticizes FA's decision on handball ban.",
    "Uncertainty created for FA to enforce ban consistently."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Heggebo ban opens can of worms for FA - West Brom boss Morrison",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/heggebo-ban-opens-can-of-worms-for-fa-west-brom-boss-morrison",
        "published": "2026-08-24T13:02:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}