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Premier League clubs have decided to continue using Video Assistant Referees (VAR) for the 2024-25 season following a vote at the annual general meeting in Harrogate on Thursday, June 6. The vote was prompted by a proposal from Wolverhampton Wanderers last month, which led to the ballot. Despite Wolverhampton’s push to eliminate VAR, all other 19 Premier League clubs voted …

Italy’s head coach Luciano Spalletti has announced his final 26-man squad for the 2024 European Championship, with Nicolo Barella included despite his recent injury. Barella missed the recent 0-0 draw against Turkey due to a minor muscle strain, but remains a vital part of Spalletti’s plans. Federico Gatti retains his spot in the squad after being added to the provisional …

An Israeli airstrike early Thursday targeted a school in central Gaza, killing over 37 people, including at least 23 women and children, according to local health officials. The Israeli military claimed that Hamas militants were operating from within the school. This strike followed the military’s announcement of a new ground and air assault in several refugee camps in central Gaza, …

Spain has decided to support South Africa’s case at the United Nations’ top court, where Pretoria has accused Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza, according to Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Thursday. “Our sole goal is to end the war and progress towards implementing the two-state solution,” Albares stated. This announcement follows a significant move by Spain, along with …

Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz traveled to northern Israel in response to the escalation of Hezbollah attacks in the area, as reported by Israel’s Channel 12. During his visit, Gantz met with mayors of several northern towns near the border and issued a stark warning about the potential for increased conflict. Gantz advised the mayors not to complain about …

An Israeli drone targeted a motorbike in the southern Lebanese border town of Aitaroun on Thursday. This action is part of Israel’s recent escalation in targeting Hezbollah fighters and allied militants in vehicles in southern Lebanon. Overnight, the Israeli army conducted airstrikes on several southern towns, including al-Odaisseh, Wadi Jilo in the Tyre District, and the outskirts of Siddiqin and …

Egypt has received encouraging signals from Hamas regarding a proposed truce and hostage release agreement in Gaza, according to a high-level source cited by Al-Qahera News on Thursday. The source mentioned that Hamas leaders are seriously and positively considering the truce proposal and are expected to provide a response in the coming days.

Following a commanding 3-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, England aims to keep the momentum going as they prepare to face Iceland at Wembley Stadium. In the previous match, Gareth Southgate chose to rest most of his usual starters. However, for this upcoming game, key players such as Harry Kane, James Maddison, and Declan Rice are expected to return to …