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Iran again bans women from football stadium

Iran again bans women from football stadium

Iran has once again denied women entry to a football stadium to watch an international match, leaving hundreds of ticketed fans locked out, Iranian media said. The World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on Tuesday night, won 2-0 by Iran, …

Russian recognized as official language of FIFA

Russian recognized as official language of FIFA

FIFA has introduced Russian as the official language in the organization. According to RIA Novosti, this decision was made at a meeting of the FIFA Congress in Qatar. In addition to this, the Congress did not consider the …

Portugal and Poland qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Portugal and Poland qualify for Qatar 2022 World Cup

Portugal and Poland claimed their spots at the 2022 World Cup finals with 2-0 wins over North Macedonia and Sweden. Portugal's Bruno Fernandes scored twice as they beat stubborn visitors North Macedonia 2-0 to qualify for the World …

Saudi Arabia reach 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Saudi Arabia reach 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Saudi Arabia qualified for the 2022 World Cup on Thursday without even playing a game thanks to Japan’s 2-0 win over Australia in Sydney. Two late goals from Kaoru Mitoma not only gave Japan a deserved win after an entertaining …

Kvaratskhelia leaves Rubin and becomes Dinamo player

Kvaratskhelia leaves Rubin and becomes Dinamo player

Midfielder of the Georgian national football team Khvicha Kvaratskhelia left the "Rubin" Kazan and moved to the "Dinamo" Batumi. This is stated in a message released by the press service of the Georgian team. …

Abramovich in talks to buy Turkish football club

Abramovich in talks to buy Turkish football club

Russian billionaire and former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is in talks to take over Turkish Süper Lig club Göztepe, according to media reports. Turkish media claimed that official negotiations between Göztepe club …

Turkey submits bid to host UEFA Euro 2028

Turkey submits bid to host UEFA Euro 2028

The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Wednesday confirmed it has submitted an application with UEFA to host the Euro 2028. The "Expression of Interest" comes on deadline day as the football associations of England, Northern …

Newcomers ensure victory of "Lokomotiv" in match with "Akhmat"

Newcomers ensure victory of "Lokomotiv" in match with "Akhmat"

Lokomotiv footballers claimed a 3:2 victory over Akhmat. The match was held as part of the 22nd round of Tinkoff - the Russian Premier League (RPL). Among the winners, Rifat Zhemaletdinov (10th minute), Wilson Isidor (54) and …

Barcelona comeback leaves Galatasaray out of Europa League

Barcelona comeback leaves Galatasaray out of Europa League

Barcelona fought back to win 2-1 at Galatasaray on Thursday and advance to the Europa League quarter-finals 2-1 on aggregate after a scoreless draw in the first leg. Brazilian defender Marcão gave the Turkish side the …

Abramovich suspended from "Chelsea" management

Abramovich suspended from "Chelsea" management

The English Premier League has suspended Russian businessman Roman Abramovich from the management of the football club "Chelsea". According to Sports.ru, Abramovich is "disqualified" as the head of the club because …

Abramovich puts Chelsea FC up for sale

Abramovich puts Chelsea FC up for sale

Russian businessman Roman Abramovich has announced a decision to sell Chelsea Football Club, an English professional football team based in London, the press service said. "I have always taken decisions with the Club’s best …

Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games

Albania refuses to play Russia in UEFA Nations League games

Albania's government joined the wave of European opposition on Sunday to playing any sports games against Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. The move was notable as Albania is among the few national teams in men's soccer …

Marseille beat Qarabag 3-1 in UEFA Conference League

Marseille beat Qarabag 3-1 in UEFA Conference League

Olympique Marseille claimed a 3-1 victory over Qarabag on Thursday in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League knockout round playoff.  Playing at the Stade de Marseille, Arkadiusz Milik netted twice for the French club …