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Fenerbahce fined over Turkish Super Cup walk-out

Fenerbahce fined over Turkish Super Cup walk-out

Turkish club Fenerbahce have been fined 4 million lira ($123,000) and Galatasaray awarded a 3-0 win after the club's protests at the Turkish Super Cup on April 7. Fenerbahce fielded their under-19 team and walked off the field …

Turkish leadership expels Israeli football player

Turkish leadership expels Israeli football player

Sagiv Yehezkel was detained for questioning after celebrating a goal with a tribute to Israelis held hostage in Gaza. He was released from custody on Monday and landed in Israel Israeli soccer player Sagiv Yehezkel landed in Israel

RFU refuses to move to Asia

RFU refuses to move to Asia

The RFU will continue to work to ensure that Russian clubs and national teams can compete in international competitions once again. The organization is no longer thinking about moving to Asia.

Galatasaray salvage 3-3 draw against Manchester United

Galatasaray salvage 3-3 draw against Manchester United

Galatasaray staged a comeback in a 3-3 draw at home against Manchester United in week five of the UEFA Champions League on November 29. Manchester United broke the deadlock when Alejandro Garnacho made a close-range finish in the 11th …

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia will host the FIFA World Cup 2034, president of the International Football Federation (FIFA) Gianni Infantino said. "The next two editions of the FIFA World Cup are set to be hosted in …

Ronaldo might be flogged in Iran

Ronaldo might be flogged in Iran

Legendary football player Cristiano Ronaldo committed a violation in Iran, the punishment for which is flogging

UEFA EURO 2032 to be held in Türkiye and Italy

UEFA EURO 2032 to be held in Türkiye and Italy

Türkiye and Italy will co-host the 2032 UEFA European Football Championship (EURO 32), the European football body announced. The announcement came at a ceremony held after a UEFA Executive Committee meeting in Nyon. The …

Russia vs Qatar football friendly ends in 1-1 draw

Russia vs Qatar football friendly ends in 1-1 draw

The Russian national football team finished its away friendly match against the team of Qatar with 1-1 draw on September 12. The goals were scored by Qatar’s Ahmed Alaaeldin on the 70th minute of the match and by Russia’s …