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Former world football bigwigs cleared of fraud
Published on 08/07/2022
» Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, once the chiefs of world and European football, were cleared on Friday over a suspected fraudulent payment that shook the sport and ended their time at the top.
Removing 'camouflage,' Brazil football referee comes out
AFP, Published on 12/08/2022
» BELO HORIZONTE (BRAZIL) - Growing up, he never liked football, but Igor Benevenuto played it anyway to avoid being teased with homophobic jokes -- something all too common in his hometown in southeastern Brazil.
Luang cave survivor receives Leicester football scholarship
Online Reporters, Published on 23/08/2022
» One of the 13 survivors of the Luang cave ordeal is a step closer to achieving his goal of becoming a professional football player after earning a scholarship to study at the Brooke House College Football Academy in Leicester, England.
Hong Kong football fans boo Chinese anthem
Published on 24/09/2022
» HONG KONG: Football fans in Hong Kong were heard booing China’s national anthem on Saturday at the first match open to spectators in the city since legislation outlawing the practice was passed more than two years ago.
Charges laid in deadly Indonesian football stampede
AFP, Published on 06/10/2022
» JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities have charged six people, including three police officers, over a football stadium disaster that killed 131 at the weekend.
Brazilian football legend Pele has died: family
AFP, Published on 30/12/2022
» SAO PAULO: Brazilian football icon Pele, widely regarded as the greatest player of all time and a three-time World Cup winner who masterminded the "beautiful game," has died at the age of 82, his family said Thursday.
BBC mutes football pundit after asylum row
Published on 11/03/2023
» LONDON: BBC television’s flagship football programme was in meltdown on Saturday after pundits and commentators refused to work in a show of support for presenter Gary Lineker, who was forced to “step back” after accusing the government of using Nazi-era rhetoric.
Attacking icon Ibrahimovic says goodbye to football
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» MILAN - Zlatan Ibrahimovic brought the curtain down on a long, trophy-packed career on Sunday when he unexpectedly announced his retirement from football.
Football club chief denies gambling, money laundering
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2023
» The chairman of Lamphun Warriors Football Club has been detained in Bangkok Remand Prison while police continue their investigation into charges of operating an illegal gambling website and money laundering.
Spanish football chief faces discipline for kiss
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» LAUSANNE: Fifa opened disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women's World Cup final last weekend.