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Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of Dutch footballer Kelvin Maynard

Dutch police have said one person has been arrested following an investigation into shooting of footballer Kelvin Maynard.

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Estudiantes marks roaring return to stadium with flaming lion

Estudiantes de La Plata inaugurated their redeveloped Jorge Luis Hirschi Stadium in the most eye-catching fashion on Friday.

Italy

Racism in football: Are Italy's Ultras the problem or the solution?

Mario Balotelli's abuse by fans of Verona has brought racist chanting back into focus.

Italy

Two Celtic FC fans stabbed in Rome ahead of Lazio clash

The incident took place outside the Flann O'Brien pub where supporters of the Glasgow club had gathered. Italian police said the pair have been transported to hospital for treatment.

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Bulgaria

Euroviews. Racism at the heart of Bulgarian football is becoming a litmus test for the rule of law ǀ View

The racism on display at the Bulgaria v England match is only part of a wider picture of intimidation and hooliganism in the country - and the rot goes straight to the upper echelons of power.

United Kingdom

Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria

'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism

USA

Watch: Rapinoe, Morgan, Bronze and White on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Also on the list is the inaugural winner of the award, Norway's Ada Hegerberg. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Raheem Stirling are on the men's shortlist.

Bulgaria

Bulgarian police arrest six over Euro 2020 qualifier racist chants

The authorities added that they are trying to identify more suspects over the abuse hurled at England players during Monday's match in Sofia.

Bulgaria

Bulgaria's football chief quits over racism at Euro 2020 qualifier

A Euro 2020 qualifier between England and Bulgaria was temporarily halted on two occasions on Thursday evening after racist chants were heard from the stands.

The Cube

Turkish players repeat controversial military salutes in France match

Turkish players have celebrated international goals with military gestures twice within a few days, after Turkey launched military operations in Syria against Kurdish forces.

Living

8 sports stars you knew were vegan and 8 you didn’t

The world's elite sportsmen and women are finding alternative sources of protein, and still smashing it.

Czech Republic

Czech police arrest 31 after Euro 2020 qualifier against England

Fourteen of those detained were foreigners, police said, adding that the arrest could not be made "without the use of coercive means."

Iran

Watch: Iranian women attend first football match in 40 years

Women had been banned from stadiums when men's teams are playing since soon after the 1979 Islamic revolution. But 4,000 women's tickets were allocated for the World Cup qualifier between Iran and Cambodia.

Austria

Watch: Footgolf world championships held in Austria

There is no longer any need to choose between football and golf at the weekends. Footgolf – football played on the golf course – is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide.

Luxembourg

Football match halted by drone flying disputed flag

A Europa League match at Luxembourg's Josy Barthel stadium was briefly suspended after a drone carrying the flag of a region disputed by Azerbaijan and Armenia flew onto the pitch.

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World 'footgolf' champions tackle challenging course in Salzburg

Footgolf is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and is a combination of football and golf, played on a golf course.

Green News

Would you eat the box your Football Manager comes in?

The football simulation game that has sold millions of copies is increasing its efforts to combat climate change in this new move.

Iran

Watch: FIFA tells Iran women must be allowed into stadiums

Iranian women have been banned from stadiums since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, however FIFA said it expects to see 'positive developments' starting with Iran's next home game in October.

World News

Paris Saint-Germain thrash Real Madrid in Champions League opener

It was a victorious night for Paris Saint-Germain who beat Real Madrid 3-0 in their Champions League opener, as the group stage fixtures get underway.

Argentina

'Golden Boy' Diego Maradona makes comeback as La Plata's new coach

He ignited the stadium where more than 30,000 fans gathered to welcome their idol.