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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.

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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.

Sport

West Ham footballer Kurt Zouma pleads guilty abusing his pet cat

Zouma was filmed kicking his Bengal cat across his kitchen, before throwing a pair of shoes at it and slapping its head in February.

Sport

Footballer Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault

The 27-year-old has been accused of assaulting six women at his home between 2018 and 2021.

Sport

Rare moment as footballer, 17, comes out as gay

The 17-year-old Blackpool player is one of just a few players around the world to come out as gay.

World News

Emiliano Sala died from trauma injuries in 2019 plane crash, says jury

A jury concluded that Sala was “deeply unconscious” after being poisoned by exhaust fumes before he was killed.

Sport

Ajax reaches settlement agreement with Abdelhak Nouri's family

The young Dutch player suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a preseason friendly in 2017.

United Kingdom

Man Utd suspend Mason Greenwood after arrest for alleged violence

“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

Sport

Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero, 33, retires from football

Aguero said he had made the difficult decision for health reasons.

World News

Man imprisoned for organising fatal flight of footballer Emiliano Sala

David Henderson was found guilty of recklessness or negligence likely to have endangered an aircraft.

Sport

French footballer Aminata Diallo arrested after attack on teammates

'Paris Saint-Germain condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence committed,' the French club said in a statement.

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.