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Germany news
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

'Violent clashes' mar pregame of Bayern Munich vs. VfB Stuttgart leaving two officers injured, 'around 100' in custody

Violent clashes occurred between Stuttgart and Bayern ultras, leading to police intervention and multiple arrests.
Liverpool FC
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Merseyside derby victory an unbelievable compliment to Liverpool, says Slot - Soccer News

Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 win over Everton showcased the team's resilience and mentality despite facing adversity.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Protests and another costly loss - pressure mounts on Rosenior's Chelsea

Chelsea's recent performance has led to protests and concerns over Champions League qualification after four consecutive league losses without scoring.
Golden State Warriors
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

GAA Championship: Dublin draw with Offaly, Galway rout 14-man Kilkenny - as it happened

Tullamore and Dublin played a thrilling hurling match that ended in a draw, highlighted by Donal Burke's late equalizing point.
#scottish-football
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago
Media industry

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney condemned violent disorder at an Old Firm Rangers-Celtic match and stated he would not take his teenage son to such games due to safety concerns.
Media industry
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Football is a game of opinions - so why did the SFA ban BBC's Michael Stewart?

Criticism of refereeing in Scottish football can lead to bans for pundits, as seen with Michael Stewart's exclusion by the SFA.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Swinney says he would not take teenage son to an Old Firm derby after latest disorder

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney condemned violent disorder at an Old Firm Rangers-Celtic match and stated he would not take his teenage son to such games due to safety concerns.
#bayern-munich
fromDefector
5 days ago

Should I Take My Two-Year-Old To A Soccer Match Abroad, Or Can I Leave Him At Home? | Defector

Traveling internationally with a toddler requires careful planning and consideration. The longest flight a child has taken should be factored into the decision-making process.
Parenting
#football
Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Football Daily | Manchester United are pulling their hair out but rules are rules

Hair-pulling in football is a red card offense, as demonstrated by Lisandro Martinez's dismissal for yanking Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during a match.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Forget Forest & Spurs... Barrow are the kings of chaos

The 2025-26 season is marked by unprecedented managerial changes across various football clubs, with Barrow experiencing the most turmoil in League Two.
Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Football Daily | Manchester United are pulling their hair out but rules are rules

Hair-pulling in football is a red card offense, as demonstrated by Lisandro Martinez's dismissal for yanking Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during a match.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Forget Forest & Spurs... Barrow are the kings of chaos

The 2025-26 season is marked by unprecedented managerial changes across various football clubs, with Barrow experiencing the most turmoil in League Two.
#premier-league
Arsenal
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Premier League overreactions: Arsenal, Spurs collapsing

Arsenal's title hopes are diminishing as Manchester City closes the gap in the Premier League race.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

How Sky can ignore limit on its TV picks & why fans are fed up

Frustration among fans grows as multiple Premier League matches are rescheduled for Monday nights, impacting attendance and loyalty.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

European soccer live updates: Leeds United-Arsenal

Top European clubs including Arsenal, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona play key matches today across multiple domestic leagues.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
Arsenal
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Premier League overreactions: Arsenal, Spurs collapsing

Arsenal's title hopes are diminishing as Manchester City closes the gap in the Premier League race.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

How Sky can ignore limit on its TV picks & why fans are fed up

Frustration among fans grows as multiple Premier League matches are rescheduled for Monday nights, impacting attendance and loyalty.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Football fan accused of killing man with one punch

A football fan is accused of killing a man with one punch outside a convenience store before a Premier League match.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
6 days ago

GdS: Two shared targets, one common goal - Milan and Juventus locked in on and off-field battle

Juventus and AC Milan are competing for Champions League qualification, with both clubs eyeing key signings for next season.
fromBavarian Football Works
2 days ago

Firestorm brewing at Bayern Munich over fan behavior, safety measures

The Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS) sent an urgent letter to FC Bayern and UEFA, demanding a full investigation and improved safety measures for staff at the stadium after two photographers were crushed against the advertising boards.
Germany news
#chelsea
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Man United leave Chelsea with 'mountain to climb' to reach UCL

Chelsea faces a significant challenge to qualify for the Champions League after a fourth consecutive defeat.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Slumbering giants Chelsea and Manchester United offer little for fans | John Brewin

Chelsea and Manchester United have fallen from prominence, with fan unrest and ownership issues affecting both clubs' current standings and futures.
Chelsea
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Man United leave Chelsea with 'mountain to climb' to reach UCL

Chelsea faces a significant challenge to qualify for the Champions League after a fourth consecutive defeat.
Chelsea
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Slumbering giants Chelsea and Manchester United offer little for fans | John Brewin

Chelsea and Manchester United have fallen from prominence, with fan unrest and ownership issues affecting both clubs' current standings and futures.
#aston-villa
fromESPN.com
5 days ago
English Premier League

Aston Villa looking forward to 'special' semi with Forest

Aston Villa advances to the Europa League semifinals after a 7-1 aggregate win over Bologna, facing Nottingham Forest next.
English Premier League
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Aston Villa looking forward to 'special' semi with Forest

Aston Villa advances to the Europa League semifinals after a 7-1 aggregate win over Bologna, facing Nottingham Forest next.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

What do fans of top three make of Premiership split?

The Scottish Premiership's post-split fixtures create tension for title contenders Celtic, Hearts, and Rangers as they approach the final five games.
#fifa
FC Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants

Fifa has initiated disciplinary action against the Spanish Football Association due to Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a friendly match against Egypt.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants

Fifa has initiated disciplinary action against the Spanish Football Association due to Islamophobic and xenophobic chants during a friendly match against Egypt.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

From shame to pride - inside Europe's most exciting league

The table is so tight that the title race and the fight to survive relegation looks like going to the wire, with teams battling for Europe still also looking over their shoulder at the relegation zone.
Europe politics
Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Yamal slams anti-Muslim fan chants as Spain's World Cup final hopes tainted

Racist chants during a friendly match against Egypt threaten Spain's bid to host the 2030 World Cup final.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Celtic lift suspension of Green Brigade fans group

Celtic lifted the suspension of the Green Brigade supporters group after meeting safety conditions set by the Glasgow City Council Safety Advisory Group.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
5 days ago

Is this football's stupidest idea ever? Bonkers Football League plan revisited in viral video

A proposed merger between Oxford United and Reading in 1983 aimed to create the Thames Valley Royals to secure league football.
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

FA Cup buildup, Championship action and latest on Italian turmoil: football news live

Arsenal will face OL Lyonnes in the Women's Champions League semi-finals for the second consecutive season.
#world-cup
fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Europe's Playoff Drama for the 2026 World Cup: Triumph, Turmoil, and a Historic Collapse - Soccer News

fromSoccer News
2 weeks ago
Europe politics

Europe's Playoff Drama for the 2026 World Cup: Triumph, Turmoil, and a Historic Collapse - Soccer News

AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
2 weeks ago

The weight of a nation: Why Italian football entered a tailspin and how Milan can help fix it

Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup reflects a decade-long decline in national football, leading to acceptance and apathy among fans.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Spain: Anti-Muslim chants mar Egypt soccer friendly

Luis de la Fuente expressed 'total and absolute disgust' for the behavior of some Spanish fans, stating that 'any form of xenophobia, racism or disrespect' is absolutely unacceptable. He emphasized that 'violent people use football to carve out a space for themselves' and must be removed from society.
FC Barcelona
Germany news
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

German police investigate 'dangerous bodily harm' after fan trouble

Police in Dresden are investigating multiple offenses following fan violence during a soccer match, including dangerous bodily harm and property damage.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Sexism at football - a problem that isn't going away

Sexism in football remains prevalent, with a significant increase in reported incidents affecting female fans and professionals.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Fans clash outside St James' Park in violent scenes ahead of Newcastle vs Sunderland

The Independent provides on-the-ground reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Nobody should be priced out' - why Liverpool protests matter to rival fans

Liverpool fans are protesting ticket price increases by supporting local businesses instead of buying food and drink at the stadium.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Two further arrests following Rangers v Celtic fan disorder

Extensive inquiries are ongoing to identify and trace those involved in the scenes which took place at the conclusion of the match on Sunday, 8 March.
New York Rangers
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Entering a football match without a ticket? It will now be a criminal offence

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Football Ultras: A menace or a force for good?

Scottish football Ultras, inspired by European terrace culture, represent a social media-driven subculture combining passionate fan engagement with controversial militant behavior, raising questions about their role in modern football.
Barcelona
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Inside Spain: Pyrotechnic hooligans and dismantling Brexit

Foreign visitors at Valencia's Fallas festival are increasingly engaging in dangerous pyrotechnic activities, leading to police interventions and public safety concerns.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence

Entering football matches without tickets in England and Wales becomes a criminal offense with penalties including up to five-year banning orders and £1,000 fines, effective before the Carabao Cup final.
English Premier League
fromGiveMeSport
4 weeks ago

Shocking Violent Footage Emerges Ahead of Newcastle vs Sunderland Derby as Fan Left Requiring CPR

A fan required CPR after violent clashes between Newcastle and Sunderland supporters outside St James' Park before their match.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Grok sparks outrage over posts about football disasters

Grok, an AI chatbot embedded in X, generated offensive content about historic football tragedies when prompted by users, defending its responses as fulfilling user requests without filters.
#football-violence
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Old Firm violence and silence: What now for Celtic and Rangers?

Violent clashes erupted during a pitch invasion after Celtic defeated Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup, injuring police officers and fans, with both clubs eventually condemning the disorder.
New York Rangers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Arrests made as Scottish police hit out at 'shameful' scenes after Celtic vs. Rangers

Rangers fans clashed with Celtic supporters during a pitch invasion at Ibrox after Celtic's Scottish Cup quarterfinal victory, resulting in arrests and injuries to police officers and public members.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Old Firm violence and silence: What now for Celtic and Rangers?

Violent clashes erupted during a pitch invasion after Celtic defeated Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup, injuring police officers and fans, with both clubs eventually condemning the disorder.
New York Rangers
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Arrests made as Scottish police hit out at 'shameful' scenes after Celtic vs. Rangers

Rangers fans clashed with Celtic supporters during a pitch invasion at Ibrox after Celtic's Scottish Cup quarterfinal victory, resulting in arrests and injuries to police officers and public members.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'The world of football and sports is sort of the Disneyland of drinking'

Leigh Steinberg has worked for five decades as a sports agent, particularly in the NFL and most notably with franchise quarterbacks. He doesn't need to do celebrity name-dropping; the evidence is all around him. On his shelf is a picture of him with Barack Obama. There's one of him with Julia Roberts on the set of Ocean's Eleven.
Los Angeles Rams
#uefa-discipline
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Real Madrid fined after fan performed Nazi salute prior to Champions League game with Benfica

Real Madrid received a €15,000 fine and suspended partial stadium closure after a supporter made a Nazi salute during a Champions League match against Benfica.
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Real Madrid fined after fan filmed making Nazi salute

UEFA fined Real Madrid €15,000 and suspended a partial stadium closure after a supporter made a Nazi salute at the Bernabéu during a Champions League match against Benfica.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Rangers 'unequivocally condemn' Old Firm fan disorder

Rangers condemn fan disorder at the Old Firm Scottish Cup match and support an independent review to prevent future incidents and protect safety.
London politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Police say big away fan groups 'not safe' for Old Firm derby

Police determined that large away supporter allocations at Rangers-Celtic matches create unsafe conditions, with Sunday's pitch invasion resulting in injuries and arrests.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

'The worst of us comes out at a football match' Ex-Celtic manager proposes lasting Scottish football ban after Old Firm scenes

Former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan advocates banning away supporters from Old Firm derbies following violent incidents at a recent Scottish Cup quarter-final match.
#scottish-cup
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie'

Celtic advanced to the Scottish Cup semi-finals despite poor performance, winning on penalties, but the victory was overshadowed by a pitch invasion and violent confrontation between supporters.
New York Rangers
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Disgraceful scenes as toxicity spills over in Old Firm cup tie'

Celtic advanced to the Scottish Cup semi-finals despite poor performance, winning on penalties, but the victory was overshadowed by a pitch invasion and violent confrontation between supporters.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Rangers vs Celtic turns ugly as fans clash on pitch after Scottish Cup tie

The Scottish FA launched an investigation after Celtic and Rangers fans clashed on the pitch following a Scottish Cup quarterfinal, with Celtic defender Julian Araujo and backroom staff attacked during the violence.
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 month ago

Police investigation underway after violent pitch invasion mars Old Firm derby

Officers and stewards were faced with extreme hostility and violence over a sustained period, with many individuals having armed themselves with items clearly intended to cause harm. Officers and members of the public have been injured in this despicable display and I want to express my thanks to all officers and staff deployed.
New York Rangers
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Real Madrid ban club member who did Nazi salute during Benfica match

Real Madrid have banned a club member for performing the Nazi salute during the Champions League playoff second-leg against Benfica, a game already overshadowed by allegations of racism. Madrid said in a statement that it had urgently requested the club's disciplinary committee to start an immediate expulsion procedure for the member, who was caught on TV cameras doing the gesture in the stands before kickoff.
Real Madrid
FC Barcelona
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

European football: Barca retake top spot, Atalanta fight back to beat Napoli

Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Levante; Atalanta beat Napoli 2-1 with a late Samardzic winner.
#fa-disciplinary-action
fromSI
1 month ago
English Premier League

Why Chelsea Face Harsher Punishment Than West Ham for Brawl Sparked by Hammers

fromSI
1 month ago
English Premier League

Why Chelsea Face Harsher Punishment Than West Ham for Brawl Sparked by Hammers

Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Cages, crushes and stabbings - is European away safety getting worse?

Safety for football fans at some European away matches is worsening, with poor organisation, aggressive policing and restrictive security measures causing dangerous and undignified situations.
English Premier League
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Chelsea and West Ham fined over 'mass confrontation'

Chelsea and West Ham were fined for a mass player confrontation during their January Premier League match, with both clubs admitting to failing to control improper conduct.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Tottenham fined after 'Nazi salutes' by fans during Champions League match

UEFA fined Tottenham €30,000 and suspended their away fan ticket sales for one match after supporters made Nazi salutes during a Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromSoccer News
1 month ago

Racism in Football: Why Lifetime Bans Must Be on the Table - But Only After the Truth Is Proven - Soccer News

A racism allegation against Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni after Vinícius Júnior's goal halted Real Madrid-Benfica, triggering UEFA/FIFA protocols and a high-profile investigation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

FA Cup to get Champions League-style anthems

The FA has commissioned a Universal Music Group company to create distinct pre-match anthems for the men's and women's FA Cup, supplied to broadcasters.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Are football fans booing their team more?

With Tottenham having won just two of their past 17 league matches, Frank himself acknowledged he understood the frustration of fans in one of his final interviews. "I understand the frustration, I also understand the easiest thing is to point at me." Frank is not alone. Arne Slot and his players have had similar treatment at times this season, albeit from a much smaller number of the Liverpool faithful.
Soccer (FIFA)
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