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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 …

After their departure from the World Cup in June, the Australian national soccer team has seen limited action, competing in just two matches. Nonetheless, they have maintained an unbeaten record during this period. A little over a month ago, they decisively defeated Kuwait with a score of 4-0, and achieved a commendable draw against South Korea only three days prior. …

In a thrilling showdown at the Indian Wells final, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz from Spain is set to face off against Russia’s fourth seed, Daniil Medvedev, in a highly anticipated rematch of last year’s title match. Both players advanced to the final after winning their respective semi-final matches in dramatic three-set battles on Saturday. Alcaraz mounted a remarkable comeback to …

John Coates, a high-ranking official with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), expressed uncertainty about the exact number of Russian athletes who might participate as neutrals at the upcoming Paris Olympics, estimating it could be as few as 40. This comes as a result of sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with Belarus’s involvement as a logistical …

The stage is set for the Champions League quarterfinals, where defending champions Manchester City will clash with the legendary Real Madrid, who have triumphed in the competition 14 times. Barcelona, with their rich history of success, will face off against Paris Saint Germain, the reigning champions of France’s Ligue 1. In a thrilling match-up, Arsenal is pitted against Bayern Munich, …

The upcoming Europa League quarterfinals feature Liverpool facing off against Serie A team Atalanta, while Bundesliga front-runners Bayer Leverkusen will challenge West Ham United, following the draw at UEFA’s Nyon headquarters this Friday. In a quest for their first Europa League title, AC Milan is set against last year’s runners-up AS Roma, marking an exciting all-Italian face-off. Benfica is matched …

Coco Gauff, despite committing 17 double faults, managed to secure a victory over China’s Yuan Yue with scores of 6-4, 6-3 at Indian Wells, marking her first semi-final appearance at the event. Celebrating her 20th birthday just a day earlier, Gauff overcame a 3-1 deficit in the second set to gear up for a semi-final showdown against ninth-seed Maria Sakkari, …