Iran lifts travel ban on football legend Ali Daei
Iranian authorities have lifted a ban on football legend Ali Daei and his wife.
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Italy’s referees punish more dark-skinned footballers than light
Researchers have found a racial bias by match officials in the country’s top league, but say it could be linked to crowd pressure Referees in Italy’s top football league give more yellow and red cards to Black and darker-skinned players than to their l…
IOC says plans for Russian Olympic participation in line with UN push for peace
The International Olympic Committee has been heavily criticised over its stance.
‘Victory for Ukraine’: Shakhtar Donetsk have unlikely win in Europa League
Football team that has been exiled from its home ground and endured an exodus of star players pulls off stunning win against Rennes on anniversary of warLive coverage of the Russia-Ukraine warUkraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk have not played in their home cit…
Ukrainian Premier League resumes next week with Dnipro-1 aiming to upset big two
No club other than Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv has won the Ukrainian title since 1992.
How John Motson’s coat became part of football history
Football commentator, who has died aged 77, became known for his long sheepskin coat over many yearsJohn Motson was, for more than 50 years, known primarily for his voice, but his long sheepskin coat – worn on freezing touchlines and in cramped comment…
Australian sport looks at concussion like big tobacco sees smoking, inquiry told
‘Australia in many ways is addicted to contact sport. We love it even though it kills us,’ researcher tells Senate committeeGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe sport industry’s treatment of concussion is like th…
Real Madrid crush Liverpool 5-2 in Champions League rout at Anfield
Holders Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Joseph Fiennes cast as Gareth Southgate in National Theatre play
James Graham’s Dear England follows ‘gentle revolution’ implemented by men’s football managerA play chronicling “the gentle revolution” led by England men’s football manager, Gareth Southgate, is to be staged at the National Theatre.James Graham, the w…
UK calls on IOC to maintain Olympic ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes
Culture secretary tells IOC athletes should not compete in ParisMore than 30 nations oppose change while war continuesThe United Kingdom will continue to support a continuing ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes in international sporting events, incl…