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Michael Owen: Robert Lewandowski deserves 2021 Ballon d'Or prize

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Former Ballon d'Or winner Michael Owen says Robert Lewandowski deserves the 2021 prize ahead of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

World News

Euroviews. Only the EU can save football from itself | View

Football is under threat. Cross-border regulation and the 'Brussels effect' could restore faith in the beautiful game and prevent future Super League-style disasters, argue four experts in the field.

Money

NFTs 'part of the future' of gaming, says EA

The digital tokens are an attractive business proposition, EA's chief executive told investors this week, but they're not without controversy.

Switzerland

Ex-FIFA officials Blatter, Platini indicted for fraud in Switzerland

They could be jailed for several years if found guilty.

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World News

European Club Association slams FIFA's plan for biennal world cups

'The proposals would put players’ health and wellbeing at risk', the 247 clubs said in a statement.

Sport

Hungary fined and given one-match fan ban for racist abuse

Hungary will have to host its next World Cup qualifier in an empty stadium after fans directed racist abuse towards England players.

Hungary

FIFA will take action over racist abuse of England players

The Three Lions were jeered for taking a knee before the start of the game, pelted with plastic cups after goals and players of colour were harassed.

Sport

European Super League: UEFA and fans condemn breakaway competition

In a statement released Sunday, UEFA and six European football confederations said any teams involved in setting up a breakaway, closed 'Super League' would be barred from entering other competitions.

Netherlands

Football: Netherlands joins Germany, Norway in Qatar World Cup protest

Football: Netherlands joins Germany, Norway in Qatar World Cup protest

Sport

Spain vs. Kosovo World Cup qualifier to go ahead with flags & anthems

Spain does not recognise Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia in 2008 but states that this month's match will go ahead with national flags and anthems under FIFA rules.

Switzerland

FIFA files criminal complaint against Sepp Blatter over football museu

Blatter committed FIFA to a rental contract with the building’s owner, insurance firm Swiss Life, that requires paying €295 million through 2045 at above-market rates, the football organisation said.

Switzerland

FIFA awards: Lewandowski and Bronze voted world's best footballers

Polish captain Robert Lewandowski was voted the Best Men's Player while England's Lucy Bronze took the prize for Best Women's Player at a virtual ceremony in Zurich.

Argentina

The onscreen lives of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona

Unsusprisingly given his celebrity, the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has been documented on film many times. Euronews looks at some of the most interesting onscreen depictions.

World News

New FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

Football's governing body is preparing to mandate clubs to allow at least 14 weeks of maternity leave paid at a minimum two-thirds of a player’s full salary.

Switzerland

PSG president Al-Khelaifi and ex-FIFA Sec Gen Valke go on trial

The case is the latest chapter in football's long-running corruption saga.

Qatar

Qatar: Migrant workers still suffer ahead of FIFA 2022, report claims

The Qatari authorities said that the report was based on a few isolated cases.

Switzerland

FIFA damage 'irreversible' over investigation into Gianni Infantino

The world football governing body's image has been further tarnished by a Swiss criminal investigation into the conduct of its president Gianni Infantino.

Sport

Russia rejects new World Cup bribery charges as 'conspiracy theory'

US charges give details of alleged bribes paid to top FIFA officials to vote for Russia and Qatar to host the football World Cup.

World News

Racism in football: "The message being sent is devastating"

The world football players' union tells Euronews that the response to racism needs to go "far beyond" the sport and current sanctions are not enough.

Switzerland

FIFA sues Blatter, Platini over 'illicit' €1.8 million payment

Blatter had "no legal basis" to authorise the 2011 payment to Platini, a FIFA investigation ruled in 2015.