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Europa League draw paves way for potential all-English final

United and Arsenal are the two favourites and will meet in showcase final if they win their next 2 matches.

United Kingdom

FA failed to protect children from sex abuse, independent inquiry says

"There was often a feeling that without ‘concrete evidence’ or a specific allegation from a child nothing could, or should, be done", said the chief investigator.

Sport

Football clubs in Belgium vote to merge with Dutch league

Belgian football clubs have voted in favour of merging with Dutch teams to create the BeNeLeague.

Germany

Germany football coach Joachim Löw to quit post after Euro 2020

Germany's football federation said Löw asked to terminate his contract, which was to run through the 2022 World Cup, after this year's delayed tournament.

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Sport

Former president of FC Barcelona released after ‘Barçagate’ arrest

Josep Maria Bartomeu was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into an alleged smear campaign against figures at the football club, dubbed ‘Barçagate’.

Sport

Football for Friendship awards Bolivian 'superwomen' girls academy

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With her army of 'super poderosas' (superwomen) girls' football academy in Bolivia, sports journalist Carmen Pozo is raising the next generation of young female athletes.

Europe Decoded

Social media firms 'must take accountability' over online racist abuse

It comes after Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe and Lauren James became the latest players to be targeted by online abusers.

World

France's top football league nets financial lifeline with new TV deal

"It's a short reprieve," sports journalist Michael Kurn told Euronews. "This deal is only going to go until the end of the season."

United Kingdom

New push to stamp out racist abuse of football players in the UK

Players from Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United have been targeted by online abuse.

United Kingdom

Chelsea football club sacks head coach Frank Lampard

BREAKING: Chelsea football club sacks head coach Frank Lampard

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Football for Friendship keeps the ball running online

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Educating young generations goes beyond the classroom.

Spain

Third division Alcoyano, down to ten men, shock Real Madrid in cup

Despite being down to ten men, Segunda División’s Alcoyano overcame 19-time Copa del Rey winners Real Madrid with a 115th minute winner.

Sport

Mauricio Pochettino takes over as Paris Saint Germain's head coach

Pochettino inherits a squad that is talented but underperforming by PSG standards. It starts the new year in third place behind Lyon and Lille.

Germany

German club sells 72,000 tickets for game in empty stadium

German clubs have pioneered innovative fundraising ideas after the pandemic hurt teams' incomes.

Switzerland

FIFA files criminal complaint against Sepp Blatter over football museu

Blatter committed FIFA to a rental contract with the building’s owner, insurance firm Swiss Life, that requires paying €295 million through 2045 at above-market rates, the football organisation said.

Focus

Football for Friendship scheme attracts more than a million youngsters

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Supported by famous athletes, representatives of football academies and journalists, young participants held over 50 events this season and acquired an impressive Guinness World Records title for the largest online football lesson.

Switzerland

FIFA awards: Lewandowski and Bronze voted world's best footballers

Polish captain Robert Lewandowski was voted the Best Men's Player while England's Lucy Bronze took the prize for Best Women's Player at a virtual ceremony in Zurich.

World News

Europa League: La Liga leaders Real Sociedad take on Manchester United

Standout ties in the Europa League first knockout stage include Tottenham v Wolsberg, and Lille v Ajax.

Focus

Football for Friendship goes digital

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Football for Friendship is an International Children’s Social Programme which unites kids worldwide. Its aim is for kids to share their experiences, meet new friends and learn from one another whilst promoting a health and human values.

Italy

Italian hero of the 1982 World Cup Paolo Rossi dies aged 64

The legendary striker, nicknamed ‘Pablito’, was famed for his performance in the 1982 World Cup where his six goals propelled Italy to the title.