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Iran cancels soccer tickets sold to female fans in ‘glitch’
For a brief moment, Iran’s female soccer fans thought they were finally allowed to attend a match, but their hopes were dashed on Monday when authorities said their tickets were sold by mistake. Women have been barred from attending soccer matches, and some other sporting events such as wrestling, since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with officials saying they must be protected from the vulgar atmosphere.
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How England's first wave of heavy metal football conquered Europe | Paul Doyle
In the 1970s and 1980s, English success on the pitch and on stage was rooted in a bleak, uncompromising landscape where the only escape was to become a footballer or start a band
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How wearing a Barcelona shirt could land fans in prison for up to 15 years
Tensions in the Gulf region have seen countries such as Saudi Arabia boycott Qatari entities - and their measures could impact football fans
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More than 1,000 soccer fans injured in stampede in Turin, Italy
About 1,000 soccer fans were injured after the sound of a loud firecracker sent them running from a square in Turin, Italy.
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Barcelona mounts massive comeback to oust PSG from Champions League
Barcelona is the first team ever to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat since the Champions League format started in the 1992-93 season
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Seattle Sounders win the MLS Cup after penalty shootout
The Sounders have won their first MLS championship after a 5-4 victory on penalties following a dreary 0-0 stalemate
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Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 final with Éder’s extra-time goal
The substitute Eder won the European Championship for Portugal with a brilliant goal after Cristiano Ronaldo went off injured in the first half.
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Infographic: Fun facts on the two Continental Football championships & how SAP is changing the game
Football fans around the world have a unique opportunity this year as both the Americas Cup and European Championship are taking place at the same time. The 45th edition of the Americas Cup is the Centennial one, and the first time it takes place in the U.S. With 16 teams playing 24 matches, the championship will draw in more than 533 million in a TV audience. The 15th edition of the Euro Cup is taking place across 10 cities in France with 24 teams playing over 50 matches — the most ever. A TV audience of 377 million is expected, also breaking broadcast records.
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Massive underdog Iceland beats England 2-1, moves on to final 8 in Euro 2016.
Iceland beats England 2-1 in Nice tonight! The fairy tale continues!
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Chile beat Argentina on penalties to win Copa América
Minute-by-minute report: Argentina’s wait for a major title continues after they lost the Copa América final to Chile on penalties.
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Brexit: British clubs could suffer in transfer window, warns sports expert
British football clubs could find recruitment more difficult after the UK's decision to leave the European Union, an expert warns.
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Euro 2016: France kick off tournament amid security, strike and weather fears
Euro 2016 kicks off on Friday when hosts France face Group A opponents Romania at the Stade de France, amid unprecedented security.
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Euro 2016 football tournament in France could be terror target, US warns
The US has warned that the Euro 2016 football championship being held in France next month could be a target of militant attacks. "The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater targets for terrorists," the State Department said. The event is being hosted from 10 June to 10 July at various venues. France is already under a state of emergency following last year's Islamist-claimed attacks in Paris.
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Olympiakos footballer Alan Pulido kidnapped in Mexico
Mexican footballer Alan Pulido has been kidnapped in the northern border state of Tamaulipas, officials say. The 25-year-old striker was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday near his home in Ciudad Victoria after leaving a party. He plays for the Greek team Olympiakos and has made several appearances for Mexico's national team. Mexico has the one of the world's highest kidnapping rates, with government figures saying some 1,000 people are taken every year.
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Gianni Infantino elected new FIFA president
Gianni Infantino has been elected as the new FIFA president. The Swiss-born administrator had been UEFA general secretary since 2009, though will now take up the most senior position in world football's governing body. He won Friday's election in which delegates from all 209 of FIFA's member states participated, at an "extraordinary congress" called after the resignation of his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter.
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UEFA Europa League draw for last 16 confirmed
The draw is complete and there are some scintillating ties to look forward to.
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This swerving soccer goal shouldn't be possible and is probably magic
So this goal from Malaysia is ... maybe the best goal we've ever seen? We're still in shock. This free kick is so outrageous that we had to find any reason to explain or discredit it, because it shouldn't exist.
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Real Madrid: Messi is not the real rival Cristiano Ronaldo?
Real Madrid: Messi is not the real rival Cristiano Ronaldo?
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Roberto Carlos: Neymar stronger than Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.
Roberto Carlos: Neymar stronger than Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi.
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