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Are fans being priced out of football?

In partnership with Media City

Football’s popularity continues to increase, but so too has the cost of following a team. And it’s not just match-going fans who are affected.

Business

France’s richest family plan to buy into football with club purchase

France’s richest family, the Arnaults of luxury empire LVMH, has announced the planned purchase of second-division soccer club Paris FC.

Football Now

How is data revolutionising the modern game?

In partnership with Media City

Scientific data is changing the game for football clubs and their players. But how does the action on the pitch get turned into the data we see off it?

Europe News

Spanish football fans detained in Singapore over club owner criticism

The Spanish embassy have been in contact with the pair after they were stopped at the airport following a protest.

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Football Now

Are young footballers playing too often?

In partnership with Media City

As the amount of football played continues to increase, so do the minutes for players under 23. But is playing so many games healthy at such a young age?

Italy

Inter and Milan hardcore football fans 'decimated' by mafia arrests

Several top ultras of Milanese football clubs have been detained on the accusation of forming criminal groups aiming to take control of businesses in and around the San Siro stadium.

Football Now

What are the differences between club and international football?

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Infrequent matches and a limited selection pool mean international football poses a unique challenge for players and coaches alike.

Italy

Violent clashes erupt in Genoa after football derby match

The Coppa Italia match saw Sampdoria beat Genoa in a penalty shootout.

United Kingdom

Football pitch collapses as parts of the UK hit by flash floods

Some areas saw a month's worth of rainfall in 24 hours.

Football Now

How does France keep developing generational talents?

In partnership with Media City

Despite missing out on Euro glory and Olympic gold, France is one of the best international football teams in the world.

Italy

Legendary Italian striker Totò Schillaci dies at 59

The former Messina, Juventus and Inter centre forward had been fighting a tumour for some time and was hospitalised since September.

Culture news

Real Madrid halts concerts over noise complaints

Following complaints of excessive noise, the Spanish football club said it was rescheduling or cancelling all upcoming shows at its Santiago Bernabéu stadium to comply with the city's noise regulations.

Football Now

Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format

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Europe’s premier club competition is back, with more teams and a refreshed draw process.

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Brazilian footvolley dog Floki stuns crowd

Floki, a border collie, becomes a footvolley star, teaching beachgoers how to play their own game.

Lifestyle

Meet Floki: The dog who became viral for his crazy volleyball skills

A 3-year-old border collie named Floki has become a viral sensation in Brazil, dazzling fans with his impressive footvolley skills on Rio’s beaches.

Europe News

Dozens arrested amid clashes after Croatia-Poland football match

Croatia's victory over Poland saw the two sides go level on points in Group A1 of the UEFA Nations League.

Football Now

2024 Summer Transfer Window Round-Up: Who made the best deals?

In partnership with Media City

The summer transfer period has now ended, with spending plunging across the big European leagues and even Saudi Arabia – with one notable exception…

Football Now

Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 2: Rest of the World

In partnership with Media City

As global standards rise, Europe is no longer the only source of top football managers. A new generation of influential coaches are making a name for themselves from outside of Europe.

Culture news

‘Meh’: New Champions League anthem leaves sports fans unimpressed

UEFA's new television intro for its flagship Champions League competition has been criticised as “terrible” and “unwatchable” by some football fans on social media.

Culture news

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks YouTube record with his channel debut

“Siuuubscribe.” The football star reaches 30 million subscribers just two days after uploading his first video to the platform.