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WORLD CUP WINNER BENJAMIN MENDY FACES COURT

A prosecutor said the case had "very little to do with football", and was more about men who "think they are powerful", a British court hears.

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL LAUNCHES SUPER LEAGUE

Africa's football bosses have launched a new Super League, which they hope will boost the fortunes of the continent's clubs. As many as 24 teams will take part in the tournament starting next year.

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MANCHESTER CITY FOOTBALLER BENJAMIN MENDY'S FACES RAPE TRIAL

Manchester City and France footballer Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday began his trial for the alleged rape and assault of seven women, which could see his playing career end in jail if convicted.

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FOOTBALL LEGEND ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO ON UKRAINE WAR

Genoa C.F.C head coach and former striker, Andriy Shevchenko sits down with Euronews International Correspondent, Anelise Borges to discuss the ongoing war in his native Ukraine.

EuroNews

8 days ago

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MANCHESTER UNITED STAR STANDS TRIAL FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Prosecutors say there was "a much uglier and more sinister side" to Ryan Giggs behind closed doors that allegedly involved physical and psychological abuse.

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9 days ago

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SOUTH AMERICA'S JOINT BID TO HOST FIFA WORLD CUP

Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Paraguay have launched a joint bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2030. They want to bring the tournament back to where it began nearly a century ago.

Al Jazeera

14 days ago

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ENGLAND'S EURO 2022 VICTORY 'WILL CHANGE SOCIETY'

Thousands of people have gathered in London on Monday (August 1) to celebrate England's win. "The legacy of this tournament is the change in society," said England captain Leah Williamson.

EuroNews

17 days ago

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ENGLAND BEATS GERMANY IN EXTRA TIME TO WIN EURO 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the Women’s European Championship final to claim their first-ever major title in front of a record crowd on home...

Al Jazeera

17 days ago

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ENGLAND WIN WOMEN'S EURO FINAL

Update: England has won the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 football final defeating Germany 2-1 in extra time. Earlier: England's football fans are gearing up as their team faces Germany in the UEFA Women'...

Al Jazeera

18 days ago

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GERMANY TO MEET ENGLAND IN EURO'S FINAL

Prolific striker Alexandra Popp scored twice as Germany beat France 2-1 in their Euro 2022 semi-final on Wednesday to set up a clash with hosts England in Sunday's final at Wembley. The Germans, ei...

France 24

21 days ago

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INSIDE QATAR'S FUTURISTIC WORLD CUP VENUES

Qatar has built seven new stadiums specifically for the World Cup, which begins on November 21. The stadiums hosting the first World Cup in the Middle East are considered architectural mirrors of A...

Al Jazeera

29 days ago

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UKRAINIAN PREMIER LEAGUE TO RESUME MATCHES

Ukraine will launch its new football season despite Russia's ongoing invasion, the country's sports minister said. The minister said that the matches of the new season will be held in the territory...

France 24

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LIVERPOOL FC FANS 'NOT TO BLAME'

An official French parliamentary report has found the interior minister was wrong to blame Liverpool fans for crowd disruption before the Champions League final in Paris in May. Thousands were hit ...

EuroNews

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WAYNE ROONEY TAKES ON A NEW ROLE

England’s all-time leading goal scorer will head to the U.S. in a managerial role with D.C. United. The 36-year-old made 48 appearances, where he scored 23 goals and 15 assists.

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WAYNE ROONEY MAKES MLS RETURN AS D.C. UNITED COACH

D.C. United officially introduced soccer superstar Wayne Rooney as its next head coach.

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UKRAINIAN BOYS SOCCER TEAM PLAYS ACROSS MINNESOTA

A soccer team from Ukraine is on a 17-day tour of Minnesota, including playing in the USA Cup in Blaine, as they try to raise awareness and aid for their war-torn country.

Fox News

1 month ago

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REPORTS WORLD CUP SET TO BE ALCOHOL-FREE

There are reports Qatar is planning for the FIFA World Cup later this year to be a sober event. Local authorities are planning to make the World Cup stadiums alcohol-free with serving only permitte...

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BLATTER, PLATINI ACQUITTED OF FRAUD CHARGES

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were acquitted on charges of defrauding FIFA by a Swiss criminal court on Friday, a rare positive outcome for the pair who were among soccer’s most powerful figures ...

France 24

1 month ago

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ENGLAND AIMING TO LAUNCH WOMEN'S EURO'S IN STYLE

England and Austria will raise the curtain on Euro 2022 on Wednesday for a tournament aiming to take the women's game to another level over the next month.

France 24

1 month ago

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE REFEREES CHIEF RESIGNS

One of the biggest names in the referee world, Mike Riley, has confirmed he will be stepping down from his role as head of the Premier League. At the end of the 2022-23 season, Riley will step dow...

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2 months ago

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MARADONA'S MEDICAL PERSONNEL TO FACE HOMICIDE TRIAL

An Argentinian judge ruled on Wednesday that eight medical personnel involved in the care of soccer star Diego Maradona will face a public trial for criminal negligence.

France 24

2 months ago

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MEDICAL PERSONNEL ON TRIAL OVER MARADONA'S DEATH

Eight medical personnel will stand trial for their alleged criminal negligence in the death of football legend Diego Maradona. The 60-year-old was found dead in a rented home in Buenos Aires two ye...

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2 months ago

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WORLD CUP: QATAR TO ENFORCE SEX BAN FOR UNMARRIED COUPLES

Qatar has banned sex-outside-marriage by players and fans during the forthcoming 2022 World Cup Tournament, failure to abide to the rule is equal to to a trial of seven years in prison.

France 24

2 months ago

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QATAR PREPARES TO HOST A MILLION FOOTBALL FANS

The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be the biggest sporting event the Middle East has ever hosted, requiring a considerable security operation.

Al Jazeera

2 months ago

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LOS ANGELES, TORONTO, MEXICO CITY NAMED WORLD CUP HOST CITIES

Los Angeles, Toronto and Mexico City have been named among the host cities for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first time the tournament will be shared by th...

France 24

2 months ago

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DALLAS A CONTENDER FOR HOST OF FIFA WORLD CUP

On Thursday, the Dallas-Fort Worth region will know if it will be one of the 2026 World Cup hosts for the U.S. The real prize our region is aiming for is a semi-final, championship game or the Inte...

Fox News

2 months ago

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2022 WORLD CUP POSTER UNVEILED IN DOHA

The official poster for the 2022 World Cup has been unveiled in Doha In a first, a series of posters has been developed for international football’s biggest event.

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2 months ago

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PRINCE WILLIAM SHOWS OFF HIS SOCCER SKILLS

Prince William showed off his soccer skills on Wednesday (15 JUNE 2022) when he joined the England women's soccer team at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent.

EuroNews

2 months ago

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POLICE ADMIT CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL 'FAILURE'

French police were accused of firing tear gas and pepper spray indiscriminately at Liverpool supporters.

EuroNews

2 months ago

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INTERVIEW: PAUL POGBA ON HOW HE INVESTS

"I don't have money in my heart. I have it more in my hand." Footballer Paul Pogba shares his financial investing experience.

Bloomberg

2 months ago