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Anger After Police Cancel Israeli Premier League's Tel Aviv Derby
There was anger Monday in Israel after police banned the Israeli Premier League's Tel Aviv derby amid chaotic scenes, triggering complaints from the clubs and political opposition.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Urges Football To Promote Peace And Stop Action Against Israel
Facing growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from soccer, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday the governing body must promote peace and unity and could not solve political issues.
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Politics On Field: Trinamool, BJP Organise Football Tournaments In West Bengal
With West Bengal scheduled to witness Assembly polls next year, the games being played are literally on field with the Trinamool Congress organising the Swami Vivekananda Cup and the BJP holding the Narendra Cup.
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'He Sacrificed Ballon d'Or': Fans Praise Mo Salah's Stand On 'Palestinian Pele's' Death
Fans highlighted that Mo Salah may have sacrificed his Ballon d'Or credentials by taking a controversial political line.
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Revanth Reddy Challenges Chandrababu Naidu Over Godavari Water, Blames KCR
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is known to be a passionate footballer, and by hosting an all-party meeting on Andhra Pradesh's proposed Polavaram-Banakacherla link project, he has scored goals against both his political rivals.
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Pope Francis' Delicate Ties With Politics In Argentina
Regardless of their faith or politics, Pope Francis received a succession of Argentine presidents at the Vatican.
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PSG To Curb Political Slogans In Wake Of 'Free Palestine' Banner
Paris Saint-Germain say they will make sure there is no repeat of a midweek unfurling by fans of a banner proclaiming "Free Palestine".
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"I've Had The Realisation That...": Bhaichung Bhutia Quits Politics
Bhaichung Bhutia, the Indian football legend, has quit electoral politics, he announced today. Mr Bhutia said he is quitting politics after the 2024 election results in Sikkim and added that "electoral politics is simply" not for him.
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"Political Football": Woman Suing UK Intel Services Denies China Spy Claims
A woman accused of "political interference activities" in the UK on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party denied the claims on Tuesday as part of her legal claim against intelligence services.
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Euro 2024 Host Stadium In Munich To Display Rainbow Colours
The stadium facade features more than 300,000 LED lights which can be in various colours to commemorate sporting, political or other events.
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Bhaichung Bhutia Loses Sikkim Poll By 4,346 Votes, 6th Defeat In 10 Years
Bhaichung Bhutia, the former captain of the Indian football team, tasted defeated in electoral politics yet another time. He lost to Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha by 4,346 votes in the Barfung seat.
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Opinion | 'Was It The Right Choice?': The American Dream, Now A Nightmare For Many
The H-1B needs little introduction: it's the lightning rod for political football in the U.S., caught in a gridlock for more than two decades now.
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Lionel Messi Insists Hong Kong No-Show Was Due To Injury, Not Politics
Argentine football star Lionel Messi insisted on Monday that his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that drew the ire of spectators was not a snub but prompted by injury.
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Turkish SuperCup in Saudi Arabia Postponed Over 'Political Slogans'
The Turkish SuperCup in Riyadh between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled Friday was postponed at the last minute
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Former Indian Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia To Join Pawan Chamling's Party
Bhaichung Bhutia, the former Indian football captain, has officially joined the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party, led by former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, ending a week-long speculation about his political future.
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Anger After Police Cancel Israeli Premier League's Tel Aviv Derby
There was anger Monday in Israel after police banned the Israeli Premier League's Tel Aviv derby amid chaotic scenes, triggering complaints from the clubs and political opposition.
-
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Urges Football To Promote Peace And Stop Action Against Israel
Facing growing global calls to suspend Israeli teams from soccer, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday the governing body must promote peace and unity and could not solve political issues.
-
Politics On Field: Trinamool, BJP Organise Football Tournaments In West Bengal
With West Bengal scheduled to witness Assembly polls next year, the games being played are literally on field with the Trinamool Congress organising the Swami Vivekananda Cup and the BJP holding the Narendra Cup.
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'He Sacrificed Ballon d'Or': Fans Praise Mo Salah's Stand On 'Palestinian Pele's' Death
Fans highlighted that Mo Salah may have sacrificed his Ballon d'Or credentials by taking a controversial political line.
-
Revanth Reddy Challenges Chandrababu Naidu Over Godavari Water, Blames KCR
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is known to be a passionate footballer, and by hosting an all-party meeting on Andhra Pradesh's proposed Polavaram-Banakacherla link project, he has scored goals against both his political rivals.
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Pope Francis' Delicate Ties With Politics In Argentina
Regardless of their faith or politics, Pope Francis received a succession of Argentine presidents at the Vatican.
-
PSG To Curb Political Slogans In Wake Of 'Free Palestine' Banner
Paris Saint-Germain say they will make sure there is no repeat of a midweek unfurling by fans of a banner proclaiming "Free Palestine".
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"I've Had The Realisation That...": Bhaichung Bhutia Quits Politics
Bhaichung Bhutia, the Indian football legend, has quit electoral politics, he announced today. Mr Bhutia said he is quitting politics after the 2024 election results in Sikkim and added that "electoral politics is simply" not for him.
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"Political Football": Woman Suing UK Intel Services Denies China Spy Claims
A woman accused of "political interference activities" in the UK on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party denied the claims on Tuesday as part of her legal claim against intelligence services.
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Euro 2024 Host Stadium In Munich To Display Rainbow Colours
The stadium facade features more than 300,000 LED lights which can be in various colours to commemorate sporting, political or other events.
-
Bhaichung Bhutia Loses Sikkim Poll By 4,346 Votes, 6th Defeat In 10 Years
Bhaichung Bhutia, the former captain of the Indian football team, tasted defeated in electoral politics yet another time. He lost to Rikshal Dorjee Bhutia of the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha by 4,346 votes in the Barfung seat.
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Opinion | 'Was It The Right Choice?': The American Dream, Now A Nightmare For Many
The H-1B needs little introduction: it's the lightning rod for political football in the U.S., caught in a gridlock for more than two decades now.
-
Lionel Messi Insists Hong Kong No-Show Was Due To Injury, Not Politics
Argentine football star Lionel Messi insisted on Monday that his absence from a match in Hong Kong two weeks ago that drew the ire of spectators was not a snub but prompted by injury.
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Turkish SuperCup in Saudi Arabia Postponed Over 'Political Slogans'
The Turkish SuperCup in Riyadh between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce scheduled Friday was postponed at the last minute
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Former Indian Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia To Join Pawan Chamling's Party
Bhaichung Bhutia, the former Indian football captain, has officially joined the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party, led by former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, ending a week-long speculation about his political future.
