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More than just superstition
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2025
» Many Chinese-Thai families believe in the concept of zodiac years which includes belief in pi chong, or unlucky years. This belief has been passed down from generation to generation, so family members of all ages usually participate in rituals to dispel misfortune.
French football under microscope after Lyon team bus attacked
AFP, Published on 31/10/2023
» PARIS - French football clubs on Monday came under intense pressure to bring their supporters under control after Lyon coach Fabio Grosso suffered cuts to his face when his team's bus was pelted with stones near Marseille's stadium.
Marina's soul searching in Bangkok
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 13/10/2023
» Like Dante guided by Virgil, Marina Abramovic drifts through the purgatory that is Bangkok chaperoned by the little monkey prince. After praying at shrines and temples of assorted spiritual inclinations, she is taken to the Monkey King (Pichet Klunchun), whose rhymed, melodic prophecy finally guides Abramovic to the prayer hall of Wat Pho where her salvation awaits clad in a saffron robe.
Spain arrests seven over Vinicius racism incidents
AFP, Published on 24/05/2023
» MADRID - Spanish police arrested seven people Tuesday over the racial abuse of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, as the Brazilian star was spared a ban for his red card against Valencia.
Fuelled by anti-immigrant rhetoric, racism still serious issue in Czech stands
AFP, Published on 20/10/2021
» PRAGUE: Racism will be firmly in the spotlight when Sparta Prague face Lyon in the Europa League on Thursday, two months after UEFA ordered the Czech club to play behind closed doors over racist chants.
Onus on sport to confront online racism head on, says expert
AFP, Published on 13/09/2021
» PARIS: Sport cannot use the excuse that racism is "a societal issue" when it comes to stars suffering social media abuse, a leading figure at a global strategic consultancy has told AFP.
Football fan sentenced for racist message about England players
AFP, Published on 09/09/2021
» LONDON: A football fan was handed a suspended jail term in Britain on Wednesday for posting racist comments on social media blaming three black players for England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.
England crush Hungary in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 03/09/2021
» BUDAPEST: Rampant England eased past Hungary in Budapest Thursday with a second-half four-goal barrage that propels Gareth Southgate's men toward qualification for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after a tie marred by abusive fan behaviour.
Porto's Marega 'couldn't stay on the pitch' after racist abuse
AFP, Published on 18/02/2020
» PARIS: Porto's Mali forward Moussa Marega said on Monday he 'couldn't stay on the pitch' after he suffered racist abuse in a Portugese league match at Vitoria Guimaraes at the weekend.
Opinion split in Portugal after Porto's Marega suffers racist abuse
AFP, Published on 18/02/2020
» LISBON - Portugese football and the country's politicians were divided on Monday after Porto forward Moussa Marega was targeted with racist chants during his side's weekend win at Vitoria Guimaraes.