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Spain

Barcelona welcomes women into famed football academy for first time

For the first time, girls and women have gained entry to the legendary training centre, which has honed the talents of male stars such as Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.

Money

NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA

The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy.

Destinations

Here's why St Petersburg is a top destination for football fans

In partnership with Committee for Tourism Development of Saint Petersburg

Here's why St Petersburg is a top destination for football fans

Football Now

Is this football's most progressive club?

In partnership with Media City

Meet the only football club in the world to dedicate an equal playing budget to its men's and women's teams.

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My Europe Series

Meet the Romanian football star who straddled the Iron Curtain

Miodrag Belodedici was Eastern European football's lucky charm, winning two Champions League titles in the 1980s. He also witnessed the fall of Ceaușescu and the bloody breakup of Yugoslavia.

Switzerland

Ex-FIFA officials Blatter, Platini indicted for fraud in Switzerland

They could be jailed for several years if found guilty.

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Argentine church dedicated to Maradona mark his birthday

Members of the Iglesia Maradoniana, a church in Rosario, Argentina, dedicated to the late football star Diego Maradona, pay tribute to him on what would have been the footballing legend’s 61st birthday

United Kingdom

Businessman found guilty over fatal flight of footballer Emiliano Sala

The businessman who organised the fatal flight of footballer Emiliano Sala has been found guilty of endangering the safety of an aircraft.

Spain

La Liga denounces racist insults against Vinícius Junior

The league said it will take the case to Spanish authorities so they can pursue the necessary measures against the fan.

Sport

Josh Cavallo is only active male top-flight footballer to come out

Josh Cavallo has received global support after becoming the only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay.

Sport

Footballer Lucas Hernandez avoids prison in Spain after winning appeal

The World Cup-winning footballer had been facing jail time in Spain for violating a restraining order.

Sport

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich admits he is not vaccinated

Kimmich and four other unnamed Bayern Munich players are yet to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

France

Sex tape trial involving French footballers Benzema & Valbuena opens

Benzema, 33, is accused of blackmailing Valbuena alongside four others and faces a five-year prison sentence and a €75,000 fine if found guilty.

Sport

Champions League matches continue tonight after international break

Atletico Madrid hosts Liverpool in Group B while in Group A, English Premier League champions Manchester City are away at Club Brugge

Sport

French World Cup winner Lucas Hernandez faces prison in Spain

Spanish courts have ordered that Hernandez be imprisoned for failing to comply with a 2017 restraining order.

United Kingdom

Hope, conflicted morality as Newcastle fans welcome Saudis

It was a day of celebration even before kickoff against Tottenham on Sunday at St. James’ Park with Newcastle under Saudi ownership.

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Emmanuel Macron scores penalty during charity football match

Goal! French President Emmanuel Macron scores a penalty kick after a few minutes of play while participating in a gala football match of the Variété Club de France in Poissy

United Kingdom

Fan unrest as Hungary draws at England; Poland walks off

The disorder in London happened around kickoff after England players taking a knee had been booed by the visiting fans.

United Kingdom

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

English Premier League approves Saudi buyout of Newcastle United

Italy

St Ambroeus: Milan football club integrating migrants into society

St Ambroeus is the first football team in Milan made up of refugees and migrants from outside the EU, and affiliated with the Italian Football Federation.