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Football for Friendship scheme attracts more than a million youngsters

In partnership with Gazprom

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

In partnership with Gazprom

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.

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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.

France

PSG and Basaksehir teams walk off pitch after alleged racial slur

Basaksehir coach and players said fourth official Sebastian Coltescu of Romania had used a racial slur against Webo, who is from Cameroon, before he was sent off. Players from both teams walked off the pitch in protest.

United Kingdom

Football and concussion: FA pressured to give clear rules

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the Premier League should have a clear protocol for when there is a clash of heads or concussion.

Italy

Maradona's death is 'about more than football' for this Napoli fan

The loss of the Maradona earlier this week was felt profoundly in the southern Italian city where Carlo was born and raised — here he has a godlike status for the impact he made over seven seasons playing for SSC Napoli.

Argentina

Football legend Maradona buried as thousands mourn in Buenos Aires

Many climbed the fences of Argentina's presidential residence, cheering for Maradona one last time.

Argentina

The onscreen lives of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona

Unsusprisingly given his celebrity, the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been documented on film many times. Euronews looks at some of the most interesting onscreen depictions.

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Aerial images show the long queues to see Diego Maradona's coffin

Thousands of Maradona fans waited to enter the country's presidential mansion where the coffin holding their icon will lie in state for the next three days.

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Crowds gather in Buenos Aires to pay tribute to Diego Maradona

The football star died of a heart attack on Wednesday, aged 60.

Italy

Naples mourns the passing of adopted son, Diego Maradona

Before the Argentine arrived, Napoli had never won Serie A. After he left, they never won it again.

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Chaotic scenes as fans scramble to see coffin of Diego Maradona

Fans mourning the death of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona scuffled with police outside Casa Rosada, where his coffin is lying in state.

Argentina

Watch: Argentinians pay respects to body of Diego Maradona

As controversial as he was talented, Maradona is a gigantic loss for the beautiful game.

World News

New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

Football's governing body is preparing to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a minimum two-thirds of a player’s full salary.

World News

Euro 2020: North Macedonia celebrates qualifying for the big time

The Balkan nation triumphed in Thursday's play-offs along with Hungary, Scotland and Slovakia to complete the 24-team line-up for the pandemic-delayed tournament.

Sport

Football for Friendship to set digital world record during pandemic

In partnership with Gazprom

“Even in difficult situations there are ways for us to be together and set a goal together as a united team spirit," says 14-year-old Irintsoa Rakotomamonjy, who participated in this year’s digital International Children’s Social Programme Football for Friendship (F4F).

United Kingdom

English football chief quits over 'coloured footballers' remark

Greg Clarke, also a vice president of FIFA, was also accused of inappropriate terms in reference to South Asian and gay players.

United Kingdom

Nobby Stiles: English World Cup winner and Man Utd stalwart dies at 78

Stiles will forever be remembered for his jubilant jig on the field at Wembley Stadium — performed while holding the World Cup in one hand and his false teeth in the other — after England beat Germany 4-2 in the 1966 final.