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Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism': Tchouameni
AFP, Published on 26/02/2026
» MADRID - Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said his team's 2-1 win against Benfica on Wednesday to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory for "everyone who is against racism".
Gary Lineker to leave BBC after antisemitism row
AFP, Published on 19/05/2025
» LONDON - Former England football captain Gary Lineker will leave the BBC at the end of the season, it was announced on Monday, days after he shared a social media post that contained antisemitic imagery.
Euro final venue known for moment of infamy
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2024
» BERLIN - England face Spain in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday at the site of an infamous moment in their football history when the players gave the Nazi salute to the Olympiastadion crowd before the start of their 1938 friendly against Germany in Berlin.
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.
Former FIA president Max Mosley dies aged 81
AFP, Published on 24/05/2021
» LONDON - Max Mosley, the former president of motorsport's world governing body the FIA, has died aged 81, ex-Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone announced on Monday.
Pfizer announces improved vaccine results as Europe deaths rise
AFP, Published on 18/11/2020
» WASHINGTON - Pharma giant Pfizer on Wednesday boosted hopes of a possible end to the coronavirus pandemic by announcing improved results for its vaccine, even as the death rate in Europe surged and protests against restrictions turned violent.
The sportsmen who went to war
AFP, Published on 08/05/2020
» LONDON - Many sportsmen were forced to put their careers on hold to fight in World War II.
Jaguars and underpants: when Olympic torch relays go wrong
AFP, Published on 24/03/2020
» TOKYO: From a jaguar on the loose to an elaborate hoax involving burning underwear, the Olympic torch relay has had its fair share of mishaps.
Bulgaria to play game behind closed doors, fined after England racism
AFP, Published on 30/10/2019
» PARIS: Bulgaria must play their next home game behind closed doors and have been handed a fine of 75,000 euros ($83,000) after racist chanting by supporters marred their Euro 2020 qualifier against England earlier this month, UEFA said Tuesday.
'Racially abused and spat at': FA Cup tie abandoned with players 'frightened'
AFP, Published on 20/10/2019
» LONDON - An FA Cup qualifying match between Haringey Borough and Yeovil Town was abandoned on Saturday after allegations that players were racially abused and spat on.