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Super League takes on UEFA at the EU's Court of Justice

Organisers of the breakaway league have accused Europe's football governing body of violating competition laws.

Europe News

Women's Euro: UEFA launches platform to spot abusive online comments

The new platform works through a combination of automated scanning and human review.

Sport

Ex-FIFA officials Blatter and Platini acquitted of fraud charges

Michel Platini and the former president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, were acquitted on Friday in Switzerland in a fraud case which in 2015 shattered the Frenchman’s ambitions to reach the top of world football.

Sport

Women's Euro 2022 tournament kicks off in England

Sixteen teams are competing in four pools, with the Russian side disqualified after the invasion of Ukraine.

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PSG name Galtier as new manager after parting ways with Pochettino

Galtier's appointment comes after PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi put an end to speculation that the club had been in talks with World Cup winner Zinedine Zidane.

Football Now

How is technology changing the treatment of football injuries?

In partnership with Media City

Technology is changing the game when it comes to football injuries. We see how it's being used to aid recovery and get players back on the pitch.

My Europe Series

Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal

With some recent high-profile cases of professional players coming out, could there now be a sea change in attitudes and acceptance for professional gay sportsmen?

No Comment

For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal

Members of an all-amputee football team, made up entirely of players who lost arms or legs in Iraq.

Football Now

eSports: Could it become more popular than the real thing?

In partnership with Media City

The world of eSports is booming. Its popularity exploded during the pandemic. So, can it compete with the sport that began in the 19th century?

Sport

Germany allows transgender footballers to choose men's or women's team

The new regulation will come into effect next season and apply to youth and amateur football and futsal.

Sport

Samuel Eto’o given suspended prison sentence for tax fraud in Spain

Eto'o must repay nearly €4 million in taxes owed during his time with Barcelona.

Football Now

Meet the final three teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup

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The World Cup's 32-team line-up is complete. We're with the fans in Qatar as Wales, Australia and Costa Rica join football's biggest party.

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Prince William shows off his football skills

Prince William showed off his football skills on Wednesday when he joined the England women's football team at a training session at St George's Park in Burton-upon-Trent.

Sport

Spain to give equal pay to male and female national team footballers

England, Ireland, Norway, and the United States have already reached similar agreements.

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Peruvian shamans perform ritual to neutralise Australian football team

At the top of a sacred hill in Lima, twelve shamans place coca leaves in a ceramic pot over a bonfire and perform a ritual to neutralise the Australian players who will face Peru on Monday for a coveted place in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Football Now

Why are footballers playing for longer?

In partnership with Media City

The average age of a professional footballer is increasing but what are the reasons behind their longevity?

Switzerland

Ex-FIFA officials Blatter and Platini go on trial for corruption

Blatter served as FIFA President from 1998 to 2015, with Platini widely seen as his protege.

France

Heavy police presence at stadium after Champions League final debacle

Police thronged the Stade de France ahead of the France v Denmark match Friday, following last week's chaos at the Champions League final.

France

French minister offers apology, for Champions League Final fan chaos

Gérald Darmanin said there had been "sometimes unnecessary excesses" from police who fired tear gas at Liverpool supporters outside the Paris stadium.

Sport

Best in Europe! Real Madrid beat Liverpool to win Champions League

Vinícius Júnior got the winning goal.