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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.

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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.

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Football Academies: What does it take to succeed?

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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.

Sport

German footballer fined €1.2 million for assaulting ex-girlfriend

The Munich court found the former international guilty of assault, battery, and insult charges.

Qatar

Complaints filed over 'misleading' World Cup carbon neutral claims

Environmental groups in several European countries have filed complaints with advertising regulators, calling into question claims that the FIFA World Cup will be carbon neutral.

Sweden

Why Erling Haaland is hurting tourism in the Swedish region of Halland

One is a Norwegian footballer, the other is a southern Swedish region known for its beaches.

Italy

Footballer Pablo Marí undergoes surgery after knife attack in Italy

Spanish footballer Pablo Marí has undergone surgery to treat wounds he received during a supermarket attack in Italy on Thursday that left five injured and one dead.

Sport

Aminata Diallo charged over assault of teammate Kheira Hamraoui

The 27-year-old and four others were arrested this week as part of the investigation.

Sport

Paul Pogba: What do we know about the extortion investigation?

The French World Cup winner says he has been targeted by organised gangs for millions of euros.

United Kingdom

French World Cup winner Benjamin Mendy stands trial for sex offences

A prosecutor said the case had "very little to do with football", and was more about men who "think they are powerful", a British court hears.

Sport

Footballer Benjamin Mendy goes on trial in the UK on rape charges

The French World Cup winner faces eight counts of rape, one of attempted rape and one of sexual assault. He has pleaded not guilty.

World

Global Conversation: Andriy Shevchenko on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Genoa C.F.C head coach and former striker, Andriy Shevchenko sits down with Euronews International Correspondent, Anelise Borges to discuss the ongoing war in his native Ukraine.

Sport

Ryan Giggs: Ex-Manchester United star on trial for domestic violence

Prosecutors say there was "a much uglier and more sinister side" to Ryan Giggs behind closed doors that allegedly involved physical and psychological abuse.