UEFA
Analysis
FIFA
Money and power: Why Europe’s top leagues have declared war on FIFA
The game’s governing body is the subject of legal action by players and leagues who say the international calendar is at breaking point. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Vince Rugari
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Spain
‘It is time to fight’: Spain’s World Cup players continue strike action
The strike came after Luis Rubiales, then president of the Spanish federation, caused an uproar when he kissed player Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the World Cup medal ceremony.
- by Joseph Wilson
‘He wanted to control everything’: Inside the sexist world of Spanish women’s soccer
Women involved in Spanish soccer say they have endured everything from paternalism and offhand remarks to verbal abuse.
- by Rachel Chaundler, Sarah Hurtes and Jeré Longman
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Hermoso files sexual assault complaint against Rubiales over World Cup kiss
Soccer star Jenni Hermoso has filed an official complaint after she was kissed by federation boss Luis Rubiales after Spain’s World Cup win in Sydney.
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
‘Women aren’t copping that crap any more’: My open letter to Luis Rubiales’ mum
Dear Angeles Bejar, it’s often difficult for mothers to recognise their child could be capable of poor behaviour.
- by Julia Baird
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FIFA Women's World Cup
Kerr, Catley offer support as Spain’s World Cup winners go on strike over podium kiss
Spanish federation boss Luis Rubiales refused to step down after insisting that a kiss on the lips with Jenni Hermoso was consensual, an assertion she strongly denies.
- by Joseph Wilson
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win UEFA Super Cup
The 2-0 win, set up by goals to David Alaba and Karim Benzema, was only the second time the two clubs had met in a competitive match.
- by Karolos Grohmann
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UEFA Champions League
Russia loses Champions League final to Paris, Sochi F1 grand prix axed
The invasion of Ukraine drew more punitive measures across the sporting world when Russia was stripped of the Champions League final and Formula One dropped the Russian Grand Prix.
- by Rob Harris
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Russia-Ukraine war
‘Innocent people are losing their lives’: From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion
Global sports have rallied behind Ukraine, with St Petersburg to be stripped of the Champions League and Formula One shunning Russia.
Blatter, Platini indicted by Swiss authorities over $2.9m payment
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini have been indicted over unlawfully arranging a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.9 million).
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EPL
Last-gasp strike rescues point for Arsenal against Crystal Palace
Also in Europe, UEFA has ordered England to play one men’s national team game in an empty stadium as punishment for the chaos at the European Championship final.
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