UEFA EURO is not just one of the biggest competitions in football but in all of world sport, generating a significant amount of revenue. Where does that money come from, and how does UEFA invest as much as possible back into the game? COMMENT | UEFA.COM | Every four years, the …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Indian players dominated the Uganda Para-Badminton International 2024 held here from July 2-7. India’s Jatin Azad defeated Ibrahim Aliyev of Azerbaijan 21-14, 21-16 in the men’s singles SU5 final, while Arati Janoba Patil of India won over her compatriot Latika Latika 21-16, 21-15 in the …
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BERLIN,GERMANY | Xinhua | Jordan Pickford might own England’s most famous bottle, after the Three Lions showed guts against Euro 2024 surprise package Switzerland to prevail in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in the tournament quarterfinal. For decades, penalties had been a cause for concern for England. The …
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WASHINGTON | TASS | The Brazilian football team lost the quarterfinal match of the Copa America to the team of Uruguay. The regulation time of the match in Las Vegas ended 0:0. Uruguay won the penalty shootout with the 4:2 score. Uruguay will now play with Colombia in a semifinal …
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BERLIN, GERMANY | TASS | All the participants in the Euro 2024 semifinals are now known.. The Netherlands’ team became the last participant of this stage after winning 2:1 the match with Turkey. The Netherlands will play with England on July 10 in Dortmund. National teams of Spain and France …
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BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Veteran Pepe weeping inconsolably in the arms of Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal’s Euro 2024 quarterfinal defeat to France might tell the story of two icons reaching the final stages of their national team career. While 39-year-old Ronaldo a few days ago announced that this would …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On June 13th, the Federation of Uganda Football Association- FUFA banned 13 individuals, after successfully uncovering a South African-based match-fixing syndicate with the help of the Federation of International Football Associations- FIFA. Among those banned were one player, Latif Kiyemba, formerly of Lugazi FC; …
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YAOUNDE, Cameroon | Xinhua | Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), intends to appeal the decision of the Disciplinary Commission of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that fined him 200,000 U.S. dollars for ethical breaches, his lawyers said on Friday. CAF opened a formal inquiry …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has withdrawn from the qualifiers of the 2024 CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations. The draw with 14 teams was conducted last month by the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF). Edgar Watson Suubi, CEO of the Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA), confirmed …
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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan football enthusiasts are brimming with excitement following the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 qualifiers draw conducted on Thursday. In the draw organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Uganda was placed in Group K alongside South Africa, Congo Brazzaville, and South Sudan. …
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