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UEFA punishes Poland’s Legia for racism

in Poland

LAUSANNE: According to Star, Polish top-flight club Legia Warsaw were on Wednesday ordered by UEFA to shut a stand used by its die-hard fans after […]
UEFA President Michel Platini: Remove UEFA 2013 European Under-21 Championship from Israel

in Israel, Sport

It took three months of hunger strike and the near death of a Palestinian footballer, Mahmoud Sarsak, held for three years without charge or trial […]
Euro 2012: UEFA bosses accused of racism after ‘turning blind eye’ to abuse of black footballers

in EU Members, Europe, Poland, Sport, World

Football chiefs were today accused of “turning a blind eye” to racism after Dutch players were targeted with abuse. Uefa finally admitted today there had […]
Turkey must choose: Games or Euros

in Sport

istanbul At a crossroads: The Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey, which is in the running for both the Olympics and the European soccer championships in […]
UEFA congress begins in Istanbul

in Sport

By IANS, Istanbul : The 36th Congress of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) began in Istanbul Thursday with participation of representatives from 53 […]
Turkey Beats Israel in Politically Charged Soccer Match

in Israel, Sport

By JOE PARKINSON ISTANBUL—Fiyapi Inonu Stadium on Thursday showcased the latest sign of the deteriorating diplomatic relationship between longtime allies Turkey and Israel: 12 Israeli […]