Rubiales to go on trial in Spain over unwanted World Cup Hermoso kiss
Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales to face trial in February 2025 for his unsolicited kiss on a female player.
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Euro 2024: Mbappe, Griezmann presence makes France the title favourites
A highly talented France team is primed and ready to win its first European Football Championship in 24 years.
Euro 2024: Portugal vs Czechia – Ronaldo, Schick resume Golden Boot battle
Euro 2020's top goal scorers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Patrik Schick, will face off in their Euro 2024 group opener.
Hamburg police shoot axe attack suspect at Euro 2024 fan parade in Germany
The incident comes hours before the German city staging a Euro 2024 match between Netherlands and Poland.
England vs Serbia – UEFA Euro 2024: Can England finally win a major title?
England hasn't won a major football trophy since 1966 and hope to break the title drought at Euro 2024.
German police admit to ‘blind spot’ over possible violence at England v Serbia
2016 Euros was last tournament where people could travel freely, making it hard to judge how current fans will behave
German police have spoken of concerns about an intelligence gap in the level of aggression of the latest generation of England football fan, as supporters gather in Germany for the first post-Covid Euros.
England’s Sunday evening tie against Serbia in their first game of Euro 2024 has been designated as “high risk” due to a heightened threat of violence between two groups of supporters with a history of thuggery.
Continue reading...Arise, Sir Cav: Mark Cavendish awarded knighthood in king’s birthday honours
- Chris Boardman gets CBE as does Graeme Souness
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt and Sandy Lyle earn OBEs
The British cyclist Mark Cavendish, whose fearlessness, raw power, and insatiable thirst for success has earned him 164 professional victories in a glittering career, has been knighted in the king’s birthday honours.
The 39-year-old, who is known as the Manx Missile because of his speed and aggressiveness in sprint finishes, has also won 34 Tour de France stages, putting him joint first on the all-time list together with Eddy Merckx.
Continue reading...Team preview: Can Italy repeat as European champions at Euro 2024?
Championship holders Italy believe a great defence can win them back-to-back trophies at Euro 2024 in Germany.
Team preview: Yamal, Rodri key to Spain championship charge at Euro 2024
Spain will unleash a young team at Euro 2024 with Barca teenager Lamine Yamal expected to have a breakout tournament.
Germany vs Scotland: Kroos, fans, key to host team’s chances at Euro 2024
Germany, staging its first big football event in 18 years, will rely on superstar Toni Kroos and local fans for victory.
USA vs Ireland – T20 World Cup 2024: Florida weather, points table, teams
The weather in Florida could decide the fate of four Group A teams as they look to qualify for the Super Eight stage.
Who will win? When is the final? Is Ronaldo playing? The Euro 2024 guide
How many teams are playing in Euro 2024, what's the format and who is favourite? Al Jazeera answers all your questions.
Basket Pour Toutes: Fighting against France’s sports and Olympics hijab ban
Ahead of Paris 2024, France’s secularism rule forces female Muslim basketballers to choose between faith and the game.
Bangladesh vs Netherlands – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, form, head-to-head
Both Group D teams need a win as they have two points each from two games and nearly identical net run rates.
Boston Celtics control NBA Finals with 3-0 lead over Dallas Mavericks
Celtics are one win away from winning their first NBA championship since 2008 and breaking tie with Lakers.
Which teams can qualify for the T20 World Cup Super Eights, and how?
What do Pakistan need to do? Can England find a way through? Will rain play spoilsport? Al Jazeera breaks it down.
Jerry West, basketball legend and the NBA’s logo silhouette, dead at 86
West was one of the greatest players in NBA history, redefining the modern day shooting guard position in basketball.
USA vs India: How the home team could help convert Americans to cricket
Do New Yorkers know there’s a T20 World Cup in their backyard and their team is actually winning? Al Jazeera finds out.
UEFA Euro 2024: full football match schedule, start times, format and teams
All you need to know about the 2024 European Football Championships in Germany ahead of the June 14 tournament kick off.
Sri Lanka vs Nepal – T20 World Cup: Team news, head-to-head, pitch, weather
Nepal will look for their first win in the T20 World Cup 2024 when they meet Sri Lanka in a crucial Group D match.