The leader of a notorious gang of football hooligans in Argentina has been shot dead near his club’s stadium in Rosario. Andrés Bracamonte, known as Pillín, had spent more than…
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Netherlands: Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam
Israeli football fans have faced a series of attacks in the centre of Amsterdam, officials say, with riot police having to intervene several times to protect them. Prime Minister Dick…
France: PSG fans’ ‘Free Palestine’ banner draws criticism from Minister Bruno Retailleau
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has criticised the unveiling of a giant “Free Palestine” banner by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football fans before their team’s UEFA Champions League match against Atletico…
Ireland: Woman claims Conor McGregor choked her before rape
A woman who has accused Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor of raping her has told a court he choked her three times and she thought she was going to…
Algerian: IOC says Khelif preparing legal action after new eligibility claims
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif is back in the spotlight this week following fresh questioning of her eligibility to have competed in the women’s competition at Paris 2024.A report last…
Brazil: Pig’s head thrown on pitch during soccer match
A pig’s head was thrown on to the pitch during a game between Sao Paulo rivals Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship. The incident occurred as Palmeiras prepared to…
Serbia: Djokovic pulls out of ATP Finals
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the ATP Finals because of an “ongoing injury”. The 37-year-old Serb, who has won a record seven titles at the event, had…
Ireland: MMA fighter Conor McGregor in court over sexual assault allegations
Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor has been accused of raping a woman in a Dublin hotel, the city’s High Court has been told. Nikita Hand is claiming civil damages…
Palestine: National soccer team aims to qualifying for FIFA World Cup 2026 despite Israel’s war on Gaza
Palestine’s quest to qualify for their first FIFA World Cup underlines the team’s determination to overcome the devastation caused by Israel’s war on Gaza, the president of the Palestinian Football…
Netherlands: Nageeye wins New York City Marathon
Abdi Nageeye of the Netherlands won the New York City Marathon on Sunday (3 November). Dutch runner Nageeye finished six seconds ahead of 2022 winner Chebet, with Albert Korir taking…