Football

Order! John Bercow still attracts crowds after stepping down as Speaker

The British parliamentarian became famous for his eloquence, his loud ties and allowing Remain-leading politicians to table emergency debates about Brexit. Now he has left, will British politics ever be the same again?

Ahead of Trump talks, Erdogan says US not upholding Syria deal

Turkish President Erdogan said deals with US and Russia on YPG/PKK withdrawal from northeastern Syrian border with Turkey had not been implemented. He added he would discuss the issue with his counterparts, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.

Socialist Somalia: The legacy of Barre’s military regime

Fifty years ago today in Somalia, Mohammed Siad Barre’s military coup ended Somalia’s brief democratic period, which paved the way for civil war when the regime eventually collapsed. His contested legacy divides Somalis to this day.

Four detained in Bulgaria over racist chants at England game

Bulgarian police detained four people in connection with racist abuse faced by England's black players during a Euro 2020 qualifier in Sofia with more arrests likely, the country's Interior Ministry said

Bulgaria football chief resigns after racist abuse at England match

Although racist chanting was heard from the stands and reported by England players, most of the Bulgaria players and their coach claimed after the match they had not heard any abuse of the visiting team.

EURO 2020 quals: Turkey draw France 1-1, top group

France, the home team scored the opening goal in the 76th minute, with a header by Olivier Giroud from a corner kick. However, Turkey gave a quick response with its own header goal by Kaan Ayhan in the 82nd minute.

Czechs upset England, Portugal and France close in on Euro 2020

European champions Portugal and high-flying Ukraine edged closer to reaching next year’s European Championship with comfortable home wins in qualifying Group B on Friday.

Super subs give Manchester City 2-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb

City move on to six points from their opening two games after winning their first match 3-0 at Shakhtar Donetsk, while Dinamo have three points.

Sudan's first ever women football league kicks off

The start of the women's club football league comes amid expectations that current three-year transition period will see liberal policies implemented across the country, including measures to promote freedom of speech, women's rights, sport and arts.

Wins for Arsenal, Manchester United as Europa League kicks off

Arsenal and Manchester United both relied on a teenager to get their Europa League campaigns off to a winning start.

Bulgarian FA slams England boss Southgate over racism concerns

Southgate, who plans to consult his players before the Oct. 14 game, said he feared they could face racial abuse in Bulgaria after an away fan allegedly targeted winger Raheem Sterling when the teams met at Wembley last Saturday.

Iranian female football fan self-immolated after denied access to game

Tehran bars women from watching football matches in stadiums and the government has failed to address this aspect of gender inequality.