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Indonesia defiant as IOC decries ban on Israeli gymnasts
AFP, Published on 23/10/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesia has vowed to play an “active role” in global sports after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) urged federations not to stage events there following the country’s ban on Israeli gymnasts.
England clinch 2026 World Cup qualification, Portugal forced to wait
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» PARIS - Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.
Trump says Fifa chief would back moving World Cup games
AFP, Published on 15/10/2025
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Fifa chief Gianni Infantino would support moving 2026 World Cup games from US cities for security reasons if necessary.
Protest threat ahead of Italy-Israel World Cup qualifier
AFP, Published on 09/10/2025
» MILAN, Italy - Italy are struggling to qualify automatically for next year’s World Cup finals and the pressure on the team is exacerbated by the tension surrounding next Tuesday’s qualifier with Israel in Udine.
Fifa 'cannot solve geopolitical problems' like Gaza, says Infantino
AFP, Published on 03/10/2025
» LAUSANNE - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday football "cannot solve geopolitical problems", as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the Palestinian conflict.
Italy avoid disaster, Kosovo win in World Cup qualifying
AFP, Published on 09/09/2025
» PARIS - Sandro Tonali's last-gasp winner edged Italy to a 5-4 victory over Israel in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Kosovo beat Sweden despite Alexander Isak making his first appearance of the season.
Pro-Palestinian protests rock Spain's Vuelta cycling race
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» MADRID - Spain's premier cycling race, La Vuelta, has been shaken by pro-Palestinian protests which riders believe have put them at risk and threaten to derail the event.
Gattuso begins Italy football salvage operation
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» MILAN - Gennaro Gattuso begins his reign as Italy coach on Friday with the visit of Estonia and a contested fixture with Israel as he bids to stop the Azzurri from missing out on a third consecutive World Cup.
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.
Dutch police arrest 57 after attacks against Israeli football fans
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/11/2024
» AMSTERDAM - Dutch police arrested 57 people after clashes between Israeli and pro-Palestinian football fans in Amsterdam, with the leaders of the Netherlands and Israel condemning the "anti-Semitic" violence.