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Ronaldo can play in 2026 World Cup opener as Fifa 'suspend' ban
AFP, Published on 26/11/2025
» LISBON — Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo can play in the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup after global football governing body Fédération Internationale de Football Association (Fifa) gave him a partially "suspended" ban on Tuesday following a red card.
Conor McGregor, UFC fighter, is held liable for sexual assault in Ireland
New York Times, Published on 23/11/2024
» DUBLIN — A woman who had accused mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor of raping her in a hotel penthouse in 2018 was awarded nearly 250,000 euros (about US$260,000) in damages Friday after a jury found him liable for sexual assault in a civil trial in Dublin.
Brazil's Dani Alves sentenced to prison for rape, will appeal
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» BARCELONA - Brazilian footballer Dani Alves was convicted of raping a woman in the restroom of a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and sentenced to four and a half years in prison on Thursday, which he will appeal.
Commonwealth Games chief looks to bright, 'edgy' future
AFP, Published on 09/08/2022
» BIRMINGHAM (UNITED KINGDOM) - The Commonwealth Games must be "modern and edgy" to stay relevant to a young audience, according to federation chief Katie Sadleir, who praised 2022 host city Birmingham for an "outstanding job".
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.
Thai lifters banned from Olympics over doping
Reuters, Published on 24/01/2019
» LONDON: Thailand's weightlifters face a ban from the Tokyo 2020 Games after six positive tests, two of them from reigning Olympic champions, at last year's World Championships.
Ex-Arsenal chief uses power of football in prison to cut re-offending rates
AFP, Published on 01/11/2018
» LONDON: Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has unveiled an ambitious plan to use the power of football in prison to tackle the major problem of re-offending, convinced the sport can have a positive impact.
Kingdom's lifters look to capitalise on weaker field
Sports, Published on 17/08/2018
» With powerhouses China and Kazakhstan banned from international events, Thailand's weightlifters should have higher chances of winning gold medals in Indonesia.
Buriram in no mood to let foes catch up
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 31/03/2018
» Thai League 1 leaders Buriram United have no intentions of easing up on the gas pedal and are looking forward to continuing their unbeaten run when they host Chonburi today.