Stampede kills at least 56 at Guinea football match
A stampede at a football match dedicated to Guinea’s junta chief killed at least 56 people, the government said Monday, as the opposition accused the military-led authorities of being “directly…
Fan violence at game in Germany leaves 79 injured
Fans of German sides FC Carl Zeiss Jena and BSG Chemie Leipzig clashed after a fourth-tier match, resulting in 79 injuries, the clubs said on Sunday. After Saturday’s game, physical…
Las Palmas stun Liga leaders Barca on 125th anniversary
BARCELONA – Las Palmas claimed a surprise 2-1 victory at La Liga leaders Barcelona on Saturday, spoiling the hosts’ 125th anniversary celebrations. Sandro Ramirez sent the visitors ahead early in…
2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights – Fifa
Agency Report Fifa has released its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia’s unopposed bid to host the men’s World Cup in 2034, paving the way for the kingdom to be formally…
Mbappe takes reins for Real Madrid in Liverpool clash
With Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior injured for the Champions League clash at Liverpool on Wednesday, superstar summer signing Kylian Mbappe will become their key attacking weapon. The France captain has…
Six to face trial in Paris for blackmailing France footballer Paul Pogba
PARIS– Six men linked to Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba face trial from Tuesday, accused of blackmail, attempted extortion of millions of euros and holding the player at gunpoint.…
Valencia honors flood victims in 1st game back at stadium since the natural disaster
VALENCIA, Spain — Valencia fans and players wept when the club honored the more than 200 victims of last month’s devastating flash floods as soccer returned to Mestalla Stadium on…
Arsenal back to winning ways, Chelsea up to third in Premier League
Arsenal got their Premier League title challenge back on track with a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday as Chelsea moved up to third by beating Leicester 2-1. Champions…
Kenyan distance runner Anyango gets six-year doping ban
Kenyan Emmaculate Anyango, the world’s second fastest woman over 10km, has been suspended for six years for doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) announced. The 24-year-old Anyango tested positive for…
Soccer Spanish police arrest three over racist insults at El Clasico match
MADRID – Three people were arrested for allegedly chanting racist insults at two Barcelona players during an El Clasico match against Real Madrid in October, Spanish police said on Saturday.…