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Pelé enters dictionary - What other names should be added?

Football legend Pelé has entered the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. Euronews Culture delves into this news, as well as petitions for three other names for dictionary consideration.

Football Now

The European Super League two years on: Is it still an option?

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No promotion, no relegation. Just a closed shop for Europe’s elite clubs. But is the European Super League still possible? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Ukraine

Mariupol women’s football team defy occupation and play on for Ukraine

Despite the destruction of their home city in Russia's invasion, a women's football team from Mariupol has been reborn in Kyiv with 27 players in the squad.

Tech News

Watch this humanoid robot get ready to ‘kick some balls’

The developers say humanoid robots should be able to play football if we hope they can be useful to us for more important things.

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Football Now

Will Arsenal win their first title for 19 years?

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When 'Invincible' captain Patrick Viera lifted the Premier League trophy in 2004, few imagined waiting almost two decades for the next title win. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Football Now

Is the MLS the world's fastest growing league?

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The MLS has existed for 30 years, but for the new season, the format has changed. The popularity is soaring. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

World News

Champions League: Wins for Real Madrid and AC Milan in quarterfinals

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday while AC Milan beat rivals Napoli for the second time in the space of two weeks.

United Kingdom

City and Inter secure first leg wins in Champions League quarterfinals

Manchester City defeated Bayern Munich 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday while Inter secured its first victory in more than a month over Benfica.

Culture news

Argentina marks a hat-trick of World Cups wins with new exhibition

Argentine football fans may get a sense of what it feels like to be a world champion in the first official exhibition dedicated to the three titles won by the Albiceleste.

Football Now

Is this the most exciting Bundesliga season ever?

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The Bundesliga title race is hotting up in Germany, and it's quite refreshing to say that for a change. In partnership with Media City Qatar.

Culture news

England head to Women’s World Cup with a new look – here's why

England will wear blue shorts instead of white at this year's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, after players expressed concerns over periods when wearing an all-white national team kit. The shorts feature a leak-protection liner in response to athletes' feedback.

Culture news

The OneLove and rainbow armband controversy hits the Women’s World Cup

FIFA could ban the armbands from the Women's World Cup this summer, as the governing body has issued a statement saying that they want teams to wear a standard band.

Football Now

How is the way we consume football changing?

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It’s the world’s most popular sport, and in 2023 more football games are being broadcast globally than ever before. But how is the way we consume the game changing?

Football Now

Women's World Cup 2023: Will it be the biggest ever?

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The biggest stars of the women's game will be making their way to Australia and New Zealand for the first time ever this July, and it’s set to be the best edition of the tournament yet.

Football Now

How are football coaches adapting to the modern game?

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Behind every great footballer, there’s also a great coach there to get the best out of them. So, what makes a great coach, and what does it take to get to the very top of international football?

Rwanda

Gianni Infantino re-elected as FIFA president until 2027

Gianni Infantino was unopposed during the vote at the 73rd FIFA Congress on Thursday.

Italy

Eintracht Frankfurt fans clash with police before Napoli match

Car windows were broken and fans hurled flares, chairs and other objects as innocent bystanders took shelter in bars and restaurants. A police car and other vehicles were set alight.

Sport

Five star performance: Haaland nets five as Man City thrash Leipzig

The 22-year-old Norweigan striker rewrote the record books as Manchester City beat German side RB Leipzig 7-0 in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 tie.

Culture news

BBC cuts football coverage after suspending star host Gary Lineker

The BBC faces an escalating crisis over its suspension of former soccer star and TV host Gary Lineker for comments criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

Football Now

Serie A: Can Napoli win their first title since 1990?

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30 years after their last Scudetto, it looks like the long wait for a title could finally be over for Napoli this season.