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Travel News

World Cup fans could get their US visa fast-tracked. Here’s why

Donald Trump says that US embassies will offer visa appointment priority to those with 2026 World Cup tickets.

Sport

Turkish football imposes bans on 102 players over betting scandal

Turkish Football Federation President Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu vowed to cleanse football of corruption, scandal and unethical practices.

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner slams attempts to revive football Super League

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner for Sport and Culture, Glenn Micallef, defends Europe’s football infrastructure, presents the EU’s first-ever strategic framework on culture and urges to improve working conditions for artists.

wellbeing

This is your brain on football, according to a new study

Researchers scanned football fans’ brains to see what happens when their favourite team wins or loses. Here’s what they found.

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Turkey

More than 1,000 Turkish football players suspended in betting probe

Turkish Football Federation (TFF) Ibrahim Hacıosmanoğlu has described the scandal as a "moral crisis" and vowed to purge the sport of "all its filth."

Culture Series

How Gurban Gurbanov put Azerbaijan football on Europe’s map

In partnership with Azpromo

Qarabağ FK coach Gurban Gurbanov highlights how belief, stability and hard work fuel Azerbaijan’s growing football reputation, with the club’s Champions League performances reflecting its rising European ambition.

Italy

Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police before Italy-Israel match

Thousands of Pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched in Udine ahead of the match between Italy and Israel in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Sport

Ronaldo sets another record by becoming first billionaire footballer

After renewing his contract with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, the Portuguese player had his fortune valued at 1.2 billion euros.

Italy

San Siro set for demolition after sale to AC Milan and Inter approved

The iconic Italian football stadium is on track to be torn down and replaced by a new arena after Milan's city council approved its sale to the two clubs.

Sport

Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí win 2025 Ballon d'Or awards

Ousmane Dembélé edges past Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season which saw PSG win its first Champions League title. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an elite club of three – Platini and Messi – after securing her third consecutive award.

Sport

Champions League: PSG get tough teams and Real Madrid head to Almaty

Real Madrid also got a challenging draw, including a trip far east to play Kairat Almaty of Kazakhstan, 6,420 kilometres from the Spanish capital.

Sport

EU Commissioner slams plans to take European football games abroad

Playing regular-season European football games outside Europe would be a ‘betrayal’ of the sport’s identity and community roots, according to the EU Commissioner Glenn Micallef.

United Kingdom

Man accused of ramming car into Liverpool FC fans faces 24 new charges

Celebration quickly turned into tragedy when a vehicle drove down a street full of the title-winning club's supporters, injuring dozens of them.

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo engaged to partner Georgina Rodríguez

The Spanish-Argentine model posted a picture of a large diamond ring announcing the news.

United Kingdom

Ex-Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

The 32-year-old Ghanaian international, who recently left Arsenal, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

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AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games

Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August.

Netherlands

Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after Diarra ruling

The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws.

Football Now

Real Madrid: Can Alonso carry on Ancelotti’s legacy?

In partnership with Media City

After a disappointing season by their lofty standards, Xabi Alonso has been appointed as the new manager of Real Madrid.

Greenland

Greenland starts football's shortest season after international blow

The Arctic island's ambitions of playing competitive international football remain a pipe dream after its pathway to FIFA membership was blocked.

Health news

How does doping affect athletes' health?

Performance-enhancing drugs can be associated with various health risks and side effects, but further research is needed to understand their long-term consequences on athletes’ bodies.