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Italy

Juventus midfielder Pogba handed four-year ban for doping

“I am sad, shocked and heartbroken," Pogba said in a statement, adding that he believed "the verdict is incorrect".

Spain

Brazil's football star Dani Alves found guilty of rape and jailed

The 40-year-old Brazilian football player denied any wrongdoing during the three-day trial this month.

World News

Real Madrid likely to sign Mbappé after he calls it quits with PSG

A bidding war is expected to follow French football star Mbappé's announcement that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season.

Turkey

Turkish club ends Israeli player's contract over Gaza hostages post

Karzev was also briefly questioned by police after reposting a social media message commemorating the hostages' 100 days in captivity with the hashtag “BringThemHomeNow.”

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Germany

German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78

As a player, he reimagined the defender’s role in soccer and captained West Germany to the World Cup title in 1974. Darker moments came later.

United Kingdom

Legendary football player and coach Terry Venables dies at 80

Terry Venables, a former England football player who led the national team to the European Championship semifinals as a charismatic coach and won trophies at club level with Barcelona and Tottenham, has died.

United Kingdom

England footballing great Sir Bobby Charlton dies at 86

Perhaps best known as one of England’s 1966 FIFA World Cup winning team, tributes have been pouring in for the sporting legend.

Sport

Calls to strip footballer Karim Benzema of French citizenship

It comes after French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said in a television interview that Benzema is "notoriously linked with the Muslim Brotherhood."

Business

How David and Victoria turned their family into 'Brand Beckham'

The former top-football player and pop star combined their fame, forging it into a vast business empire over the years.

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WATCH: Protestors gather in front of Spain's Football Federation HQ

Dozens of people gathered in front of the Spanish Football Federation HQ to demonstrate against chief Luis Rubiales on Friday. This comes after he refused to resign following his unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso after Spain's Women's World Cup victory.

United Kingdom

Footballer Mendy found not guilty of rape and attempted rape

French footballer Benjamin Mendy was found not guilty of rape and attempted rape - five months after being acquitted of six other rape charges and one count of sexual assault.

Climate

Could climate change really make life harder for short footballers?

Climate change could give taller athletes the upper hand, research has revealed.

Culture news

Chelsea's Potter trots off while Kavertz talks donkeys

As Chelsea FC loses another manager, top player Kai Havertz talks about his new foundation - and love for donkeys

Sport

Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain player Achraf Hakimi charged with rape

A 24-year-old woman told police she was raped by the footballer when she went to his house last weekend, after meeting on Instagram.

Football Now

Football Academies: What does it take to succeed?

In partnership with Media City

Football is one of the world's most lucrative careers, but what does it take to succeed at a football academy?

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The Irish team sport bringing people together in Dubai

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With around 200,000 people relocating to Dubai each year, meeting people and making friends is a priority for most newcomers. For Irish football players, this mission is made much easier

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Watch: Argentine world cup celebrations end in violence

Millions of jubilant fans turned out on Tuesday to welcome home Argentina's World Cup winners led by Lionel Messi, but most were left disappointed when an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires had to be abandoned due to the massive crowds.

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Watch: Open-top bus parade in Doha for Argentina’s World Cup champions

Argentina’s World Cup champions squad celebrated their victory on an open-top bus parade along Lusail Boulevard in Doha on Sunday evening after beating France in the final.

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Beyond rivalry, shared passion brings football fans together in Dubai

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Beyond the big tournaments, football is pursued all year round in Dubai at supporters’ clubs, live events and football academies established by professional players

Sport

John Carew: Ex-footballer given jail term for tax fraud in Norway

The court found that he had "negligently" failed to declare his income for six years.