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Takanakuy, the Andean 'fight club' that clears the air for a new year
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» LIMA - The fighting begins and ends with a hug, part of a singular ritual that has residents of the Peruvian Andes punching and kicking in a year-end fight competition known as Takanakuy.
UEFA suffers court defeat, but Super League finds few fans
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» LAUSANNE - Europe's top court dealt football governing body UEFA a scything legal tackle on Thursday, but an attempt by rival Super League promoters to kick off a new competition met a solid defensive wall of clubs and fans.
Fluminense faces acid test in Club World Cup final
AFP, Published on 21/12/2023
» JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia - Fluminense coach Fernando Diniz's free-flowing style that he has labelled the antithesis to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola's football faces the ultimate test when the two men face off in Friday's Club World Cup final.
Rangers down Betis to make Europa League last 16, Brighton see off Marseille
AFP, Published on 15/12/2023
» PARIS - Kemar Roofe's winner sent Rangers into the Europa League last 16 with a 3-2 victory at Real Betis on Thursday, while Joao Pedro's late strike helped Brighton sink Marseille.
Man City go for full house of trophies at Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/12/2023
» JEDDAH (SAUDI ARABIA) - Pep Guardiola is hoping to complete his trophy haul as Manchester City manager at the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia as the Gulf Kingdom shows off its wares in hosting a major international football tournament for the first time.
Turkish top-flight suspended after 'vile, inhumane' referee attack
AFP, Published on 12/12/2023
» ISTANBUL - The Turkish SuperLig has been suspended indefinitely after a referee was punched by Ankaragucu's president following a 1-1 draw with Rizespor, the country's football federation (TFF) announced on Monday.
Man Utd on brink of Champions League exit, Arsenal and PSV into last 16
AFP, Published on 30/11/2023
» PARIS - Manchester United are facing elimination from the Champions League in the group stage after squandering a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Galatasaray in Istanbul on Wednesday, while Arsenal and PSV Eindhoven secured qualification for the last 16.
Liverpool set to clinch place in Europa League knockouts
AFP, Published on 29/11/2023
» PARIS - Liverpool and their Premier League counterparts West Ham United and Brighton can all clinch spots in the knockout phase of the Europa League this Thursday with a round of group games to spare, while troubled Ajax face elimination from the competition.
Australia aims to follow USA in 'building' FIFA's Club World Cup
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» MIAMI - Australia's football chief James Johnson believes his country can help FIFA turn their new Club World Cup into a global success as he seeks to get in the driving seat for the bidding process.
Man City, Leipzig into Champions League last 16 as Shakhtar stun Barcelona
AFP, Published on 08/11/2023
» PARIS - Holders Manchester City and RB Leipzig became the first teams to reach the last 16 of this season's Champions League on Tuesday while Danylo Sikan's goal allowed Shakhtar Donetsk to claim a stunning win over Barcelona.