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Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA
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Why Saudi Arabia Seeks to Acquire Gaming Giant EA

”Battlefield” creators Dice in Stockholm will become Saudi if the historic acquisition of gaming giant EA goes through. Financially, it's a bad deal for the Saudi investors, according to industry analyst and researcher Joost van Dreunen
Olof Lundh: No Spotify-Like Solution for Sports Streaming
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Olof Lundh: No Spotify-Like Solution for Sports Streaming

To punish sports fans who watch illegal ip-tv will be difficult, but more should understand that it can harm their favorite team. This is the opinion of sports journalist Olof Lundh, who has just written a book about the battle for sports-tv
Turkey Calls for Israel's Suspension from International Football
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Turkey Calls for Israel's Suspension from International Football

The Turkish Football Association demands that Israel be suspended from international play and calls the situation in Gaza "inhuman and unacceptable".
Uefa Considers Suspending Israel from Competitions Amid Gaza Conflict
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Uefa Considers Suspending Israel from Competitions Amid Gaza Conflict

The European football association's (Uefa) board is considering suspending Israeli teams from all competitions due to the war in Gaza, according to both AP and The Times.
Norway Surpasses Sweden in FIFA Rankings After Kosovo Defeat
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Norway Surpasses Sweden in FIFA Rankings After Kosovo Defeat

Disaster start in World Championship qualifying has a direct negative impact on the world ranking. The men's national football team loses three places – and is now outside the top-30
Allsvenskan Clubs to Benefit from Expanded Fifa Billion Fund
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Allsvenskan Clubs to Benefit from Expanded Fifa Billion Fund

Previously, only clubs that released players to the World Championship finals have been able to take part in Fifa's money. Now, clubs that contribute with players to the qualifying rounds will also get a share of the money
Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders
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Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders

The Norwegian Football Association (NFF) donates the profit from the World Championship qualifying match against Israel to Doctors without Borders. The match is played at a time and against a background marked by unimaginable humanitarian suffering
Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football
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Lotta Schelin Joins Fifa Group to Combat Racism in Football

The former national team star in football, Lotta Schelin, has been given an assignment in Fifa. She is part of a new group of former players who on behalf of the International Football Association will work to counteract racism
Uefa Chairman Ceferin Criticizes Politicians Over Israel Ban Debate
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Uefa Chairman Ceferin Criticizes Politicians Over Israel Ban Debate

Uefa chairman Aleksander Ceferin goes to verbal attack against politicians in the debate about banning Israel from football due to the war in Gaza. He is against a ban
Swiss Prosecutors Drop Case Against Blatter and Platini
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Swiss Prosecutors Drop Case Against Blatter and Platini

Football bigwigs Sepp Blatter, 89, and Michel Platini, 69, can breathe a sigh of relief. The Swiss prosecutors will not appeal the acquittal from March this year
Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match
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Chile President Condemns Violence at Chaotic Football Match

An "unacceptable lynching". That's what the President of Chile says about the chaotic cup match in football between Universidad de Chile and Independiente in Buenos Aires
Italian Coaches Call for Israel's Suspension from World Championship Qualifiers
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Italian Coaches Call for Israel's Suspension from World Championship Qualifiers

The Italian coaches' association demands that Israel be suspended from playing in international competition matches due to the war in Gaza.
Fluminense's Fabio Sets World Record for Most Football Matches Played
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Fluminense's Fabio Sets World Record for Most Football Matches Played

Fluminenses goalkeeper Fabio has made his 1391st football match – new world record for a male player.
Lassana Diarra Sues Fifa for 730 Million Kronor After EU Court Win
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Lassana Diarra Sues Fifa for 730 Million Kronor After EU Court Win

The former football player Lassana Diarra was right in the EU court, and now demands Fifa 65 million euro – almost 730 million kronor.
Real Madrid Criticizes Barcelona's Proposed La Liga Match in USA
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Real Madrid Criticizes Barcelona's Proposed La Liga Match in USA

La Liga wants Barcelona and Villarreal to play a league match in Miami in December. It is not liked, by Real Madrid
Sweden Rises to Third in FIFA Women's World Rankings
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Sweden Rises to Third in FIFA Women's World Rankings

Swedish Football Legend Ove Kindvall Passes Away at 82
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Swedish Football Legend Ove Kindvall Passes Away at 82

One of Sweden's biggest football players has fallen asleep. The legend Ove Kindvall is dead, confirms IFK Norrköping
FIFA President Supports Referee Katia Itzel Garcia Amid Death Threats
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FIFA President Supports Referee Katia Itzel Garcia Amid Death Threats

The International Football Association's (Fifa) chairman Gianni Infantino sends his support to the Mexican referee Katia Itzel Garcia after she has received threats and hate online, reports Reuters.
Fifa Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Transfer Rule Violations
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Fifa Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Transfer Rule Violations

Football's transfer rules may need to be rewritten. A Dutch group is now taking on the International Football Association (Fifa) so that 100,000 players can receive the right to billions of euros in unpaid compensation since 2022
EU Court Ruling Allows National Courts to Review CAS Decisions
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EU Court Ruling Allows National Courts to Review CAS Decisions

Judges in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) are no longer binding after a decision in the EU Court. This opens up for example for athletes and clubs to turn to their respective national courts in EU countries in disputes
Ex-Olympic Coach Beverly Priestman Joins Wellington Phoenix
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Ex-Olympic Coach Beverly Priestman Joins Wellington Phoenix

Canada's former national team captain Beverly Priestman was fired and banned for a year after a spy scandal in the Olympic Games in Paris. Now she has received a new coaching assignment
Root Club Values Inspiration Over Money from Gyökeres Transfer
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Root Club Values Inspiration Over Money from Gyökeres Transfer

Viktor Gyökeres is clear for Arsenal. For the attacking star's parent club, it means several million into the non-profit activities
England vs Spain: European Championship Final 2025 Preview
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England vs Spain: European Championship Final 2025 Preview

In a replay of the World Championship final 2023, England and Spain now meet in the European Championship final 2025. On the way to the final, Spain has shown top form, while England has stumbled forward but had decisive substitutes
Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen
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Michel Platini's Home Burglarized, 20 Medals and Trophies Stolen

French football icon Michel Platini has been subjected to a burglary and lost around twenty medals and trophies.
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