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Irish Football Association introduces equal pay for men and women

Ireland's Football Association announced on Monday that the men's and women's national teams will receive the same match fee.

World News

Portuguese sensation signs with his former club

In a turbulent 24 hours, Ronaldo chooses to rejoin United, not before flirting with the idea of joining rivals Manchester City

Sport

Who is playing who in this year's Europa League?

English side Leicester City will play Napoli, Spartak Moscow, and Legia Warszaw in the group stage.

World News

Who is playing who in this year's Champions League?

Holders Chelsea have been drawn in a group with Juventus, Zenit Saint Petersburg and Malmö

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United Kingdom

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with four counts of rape

The French left-back has been suspended by Manchester City “pending an investigation”.

Afghanistan

Watch: Afghan exile says women left behind are 'so afraid' of Taliban

“When I call them, they speak in a slow whisper, a sense of despair,” said an Afghan exile, referring to women and girls left behind.

France

Nice stadium’s south stand shut for four matches after Marseille brawl

The prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes said the south stand in OGC Nice’s stadium would beclosed for the next four matches after a fan pitch invasion led to an all out brawl during the Nice-Marseille game on the weekend.

Sport

Barcelona's debt now at '€1.35 billion', says club president

Barcelona's president Joan Laporta has presented a grim picture of the football club's financial situation, saying its debt had risen to €1.35 billion.

Germany

‘Der Bomber’: German World Cup hero Gerd Muller dies aged 75

Gerd Muller, who took Bayern Munich and the West Germany national team to the top of the footballing world in the 1970s, has died aged 75.

Money

Lionel Messi is being partly paid in cryptocurrency by PSG

Lionel Messi's signing fee at Paris Saint-Germain includes some of its cryptocurrency fan tokens, the French club said.

Tech News

Twitter: Social media ID checks not the answer to England racist abuse

Black England players were subjected to a barrage of racist hate after the team's Euro 2020 defeat, prompting calls for mandatory ID checks online.

Sport

Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Barcelona

Argentinian striker Lionel Messi bids a tearful farewell to Barcelona after spending his career playing there and winning four Champions League titles

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Messi's tears at Barcelona exit

Lionel Messi fought back tears Sunday as he began a press conference at which he was expected to confirm he is leaving Barcelona, where he has played his entire career.

Sport

Hillsborough's 97th victim dies 32 years on from football disaster

Andrew Devine died, aged 55, in a Liverpool hospital on Tuesday.

Focus

Football For Friendship raises environmental awareness whilst breaking records

In partnership with Gazprom

Since its launch in 2013, Football for Friendship has united thousands of children from all over the world whilst promoting essential human values and now it's also turning to environmental protection.

United Kingdom

UK police make new arrest over EURO 2020 racist abuse

At least five people have now been arrested across England since the July 11 EURO 2020 final between England and Italy.

United Kingdom

Online racist abuse of England players sparks indignation

Online racist abuse of England players who missed penalties in England's loss to Italy sparked a wave of indignation in the UK and beyond. Is racism in football on the rise and how can we tackle it?

Europe News

Politics have entered the football pitch. Was it inevitable?

The Euro 2020 tournament has been characterised by unusually explicit conversations on politics, race and LGBTQ+ rights.

United Kingdom

UEFA charges England over laser pointer in Euro 2020 semifinal

England also faces disciplinary action over fans booing the Danish national anthem and letting off flares inside Wembley Stadium.

World News

Italy advance to Euro 2020 final after shootout win over Spain

Italy will face either England or Denmark in the final at Wembley on Sunday, after they beat Spain on penalties.