Legion bettered former Russian Premier League team Anzhi Makhachkala, the club Khabib supported as a boy, 2-0 to reach the Russian Cup group stage, which will se them pitted against some of the country’s top clubs. The club on Friday posted an image to their official Instagram page of president Shamil Lakhiyalov shaking …
Read More »‘Is the new name the Wokeskins?’ Fans react after Washington Football Team BANS Native American facepaint and headdress
WFT made its announcement on Wednesday by sending out e-mails to fans. “We are excited to welcome everyone back wearing their Burgundy & Gold,” its statement began. “However, Native American inspired ceremonial headdresses or face paint may no longer be worn into the stadium.” The move shouldn’t shock fans of …
Read More »Andriy Shevchenko ‘grateful’ as he ends five-year stint as Ukraine national football team boss
Shevchenko issued an Instagram post on Sunday to state that his contract with the Ukraine Football Association had officially expired, bringing a close to his tenure which began in 2016. The 2004 Ballon d’Or winner oversaw Ukraine’s passage to the Euro 2020 quarterfinals this summer, in which his side were eliminated …
Read More »‘Who are the Olympics for?’ Japan football captain calls for fans to be allowed despite entire South Africa team being quarantined
The South Africa pair – Thabiso Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi – and a video analyst are now isolating, with their country set to face hosts Japan on Thursday. Confirming the news, South Africa manager Mxolisi Sibam said: “Masha and Monyane reported high temperatures and positive saliva tests. They were then …
Read More »Racism won Euro 2020: Italian football team has too many damn Italians, The Economist argues, in bizarre racial rambling
Italy beat England 3-2 in a nail-biting penalty shootout on Sunday night, winning the UEFA European Championships for the first time since 1968. However, while Italians erupted in celebration, some dismayed England fans turned their anger on their team’s three black players who missed their penalty kicks. Much has been written …
Read More »Ecstatic Italian football fans celebrate Euro 2020 victory (VIDEOS)
Thousands of football fans have taken to the streets of Rome, Naples, Milan and numerous smaller cities all across Italy on Sunday night, after their team upset England in a dramatic penalty shootout following a 1-1 deadlock and extra time at Wembley, London. READ MORE: England’s agonizing wait for glory …
Read More »Football’s not coming home: England’s agonizing wait for glory goes on as Italy beat them on penalties to win Euro 2020 at Wembley
Aiming for football to finally ‘come home’ after a 55-year absence since lifting the World Cup in 1966, England were forced to endure more heartache after suffering spot-kick defeat despite taking an early lead in a game which was short on quality but high on tension. Luke Shaw’s goal …
Read More »By only suspending Marko Arnautovic for one game, the message European football has sent is: ‘It’s ok to be racist to Albanians’
There can hardly be a soul alive who isn’t aware of taking the knee and its significance. While it was spurred on by a reaction to anti-black discrimination, it was a sign that equality isn’t universal. It began several years ago with NFL star Colin Kaepernick and swept through the …
Read More »Football fan ‘in serious condition after PLUNGING FROM STANDS at Wembley’ during England v Croatia Euro 2020 game
According to local reports, the supporter went over a barrier before plunging to the ground. “We can confirm that a spectator fell from the stands just after kick-off in the match between England and Croatia at Wembley,” read a statement from the stadium. “The spectator was given on-site medical …
Read More »UEFA says Ukraine must COVER slogan of Nazi collaborators on Euro 2020 kit – despite football boss claiming ‘compromise’
Issuing a rambling post on Facebook on Friday, Ukrainian Association of Football (UAF) chief Pavelko announced that agreement had been reached with UEFA after discussion on the use of the controversial slogans ‘Glory to Ukraine!’ and ‘Glory to heroes!’ on the nation’s kits for the Euro 2020 tournament. The slogans have a …
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