LONDON – UEFA has officially announced the schedule and venues for the 2028 European Championship, which will be co-hosted by England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Cardiff will host the tournament’s opening match on June 9, while the final is set for London’s Wembley Stadium on July 9. The tournament will feature 51 matches across nine […]
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70+ Star athletes demand UEFA suspend Israel over Gaza abuses
More than 70 athletes have called on UEFA to suspend Israel from football over human rights abuses in Gaza. The appeal comes amid growing pressure on UEFA and FIFA to act against Israel. The letter claims Israel’s participation in sports normalizes “genocide, apartheid, and crimes against humanity.” The letter was organized by campaign groups Game […]
Ireland urges UEFA to suspend Israel over West Bank settlements
DUBLIN: The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) has voted overwhelmingly in favor of a motion calling on UEFA to ban Israel from European club and international competitions. The resolution, tabled by Dublin-based club Bohemians, passed with 74 votes in favor, seven against, and two abstentions. The FAI plans to formally submit the motion to the […]
Aston Villa Bans Away Fans for Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Over Safety Fears
BIRMINGHAM:Aston Villa announced that no away supporters will be allowed to attend their Europa League clash with Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park on November 6, following police warnings about possible protests and safety risks. The club said the decision came after advice from the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which issues safety certificates for […]
Northern Ireland Revive World Cup Hopes with 2–0 Win Over Slovakia
BELFAST – Northern Ireland breathed new life into their World Cup qualification campaign with a well-earned 2–0 victory over Slovakia at Windsor Park on Friday night, moving into second place in Group A. Slovakia came into the game brimming with confidence after a stunning 2–0 win over Germany and a 1–0 victory in Luxembourg, but […]
UN experts urge FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel
United Nations human rights experts have urged FIFA and UEFA to ban Israel from international football, saying sporting bodies cannot remain neutral amid what they describe as unfolding genocide in Palestine. They stressed that the international community has legal and moral obligations under international law to act decisively and not provide legitimacy to ongoing human […]
Benfica stun Ajax with Nunez goal to reach Champions League quarter-finals
Amsterdam: Darwin Nunez headed home in the 77th minute as Benfica stunned Ajax to reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, winning the second leg of their last-16 tie 1-0 in Amsterdam to advance 3-2 on aggregate. The Portuguese side had not managed a single attempt on target until Uruguayan striker Nunez beat goalkeeper Andre […]
UEFA charges England for fans’ laser pointing
UEFA on Wednesday opened disciplinary proceedings and charged England over their fans’ behaviour during their Euro 2020 semi-final victory over Denmark, including allegations a laser was pointed at goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel’s face. Photos in the British press showed the green light of a laser being pointed at Schmeichel’s face just before Harry Kane’s extra-time penalty. […]
Former Manchester United defender O’Shea to retire at end of season
LONDON: Former Manchester United defender John O’Shea will retire from professional football at the end of the season, his current club Reading said on Tuesday. The 38-year-old’s decision was announced on his birthday. He has spent the final season of his career at Reading after a seven-year stint at Sunderland. O’Shea came through the ranks […]
Plans to reform European football run into opposition
Plans to reform and possible expand European club competition ran into opposition on Friday as the continent’s leagues declared they were ‘united’ in their determination to protect domestic football. The European Leagues umbrella group said it would take a more active role in influencing public opinion and shaping the future of football on the continent […]