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Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, expressed his concern on Monday about the actions of Trabzonspor fans who assaulted Fenerbahce players after Fenerbahce’s 3-2 victory in a Turkish Super Lig match on Sunday, March 17. Disturbing scenes emerged online showing Trabzonspor supporters invading the pitch and confronting Fenerbahce players, prompting a call for intervention. Infantino condemned the violence that erupted during …

Following an incident of inappropriate chanting during the FA Cup quarter-final match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, March 17, police have made at least one arrest. The chants were related to the Hillsborough disaster, a tragic event in 1989 where 97 Liverpool fans died at an FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough Stadium. Reports indicate that …

Nottingham Forest faces a significant challenge in the Premier League as they are set to receive a four-point deduction for violating the league’s profitability and sustainability regulations, pushing them into a precarious position in the relegation battle. This penalty, expected to be officially announced later on Monday, March 18, will reposition Forest from 17th place with 25 points to 18th, …

On Monday, Lebanon’s General Security directorate temporarily detained Makram Rabah, a vocal critic of Hezbollah, for questioning regarding comments he made in an interview about alleged Hezbollah arms depots and production facilities. Reports indicate that Rabah’s detention was linked to his refusal to surrender his cellphone. In response, his supporters and various activists organized a protest outside the General Security …

On Monday, representatives from the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, collectively known as the five-nation group supporting Lebanon, convened with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi. Berri described the discussions as positive and anticipated further meetings, highlighting a consensus on the necessity of reaching an understanding to elect a new president for Lebanon. …

On Monday, the Lebanese Forces issued a statement declaring their inability to align with the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) as long as the latter continues its support for Hezbollah. The statement acknowledged ongoing communications with the FPM, which have led to a mutual presidential candidate. However, it emphasized that true alignment demands national consensus based on a sovereign outlook, a …

A source familiar with the situation informed AFP that discussions regarding a potential ceasefire and a prisoner swap deal involving Gaza are scheduled to occur in Doha on Monday. This meeting is set to bring together David Barnea, the head of Israel’s Mossad, Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, and representatives from Egypt. The source, who wished to remain …

Early on Monday, Vladimir Putin celebrated a victory in an election where the outcome seemed predetermined, reflecting his absolute grip on Russia’s political landscape. With nominal opponents and a crackdown on dissent, Putin is on track to extend his rule, which is nearing a quarter of a century, by another six years. Despite limited avenues for dissent, large numbers of …