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Football federations have been urged to speak out on the violence, while some fans have been told to shut up.
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Celtic fans pledge ‘unequivocal support’ for Palestine despite backlash
The Green Brigade ultras group calls on fans to 'raise the Palestinian flag' at upcoming Champions League match.
India vs Pakistan: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview
The South Asian rivals meet in Ahmedabad for the most eagerly-awaited match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
‘Pressure builds up’: How India and Pakistan cricket fans see their rivalry
Fans of the archrivals share admiration, frustrations and insights ahead of the marquee ICC Cricket World Cup clash.
‘Hellish’: What happens when India beats Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup
Former cricketers say every loss to India in the ICC Cricket World Cup leads to a furious reaction from Pakistani fans.
Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone spared jail after admitting tax fraud
Ecclestone pleaded guilty to a fraud charge over his failure to declare millions of dollars to UK's government.
IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee over sport bodies in Ukraine
The move comes after the ROC incorporated sports bodies in four regions illegally annexed by Russia in eastern Ukraine.
Rizwan dedicates Pakistan’s cricket win to ‘brothers and sisters in Gaza’
The Pakistani cricketer has faced backlash for dedicating his team's Cricket World Cup win to the people of Gaza.
Australia vs South Africa: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview
Australia face buoyant South Africa on another spin-friendly pitch when they meet for their second match in Lucknow.
A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record
Can Pakistani football finally escape decades of crisis and end a dire World Cup qualification record?
‘A bond of love’: Indian crowd roars for Pakistan in record World Cup win
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan says his team was 'showered with love' by an adoring crowd in Hyderabad.
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in record Cricket World Cup run chase
Pakistan chased down a target of 345, with Rizwan scoring an undefeated 131 and Shafique making 113.
UEFA names UK, Ireland as Euro 2028 hosts and Turkey, Italy for 2032
Italy and Turkey both get direct entry to Euro 2032 as hosts, but UEFA will not offer automatic places for 2028 hosts.
Cricket among five sports to get Los Angeles 2028 Olympics nod
Organisers want cricket, lacrosse, baseball-softball, flag football and squash added to the Games.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match preview
Sri Lanka will aim to get their first win of the tournament when they meet Pakistan at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.
New Zealand beat Netherlands by 99 runs in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Mitchell Santner took 5-59 for New Zealand as the Netherlands were dismissed for 223 runs in their chase of 323.
Martinelli fires Arsenal to late 1-0 win over Manchester City
Arsenal get first Premier League win over City since 2015 as substitute Martinelli scores the only goal at the Emirates.
Kohli and Rahul lead India to win over Australia at ICC Cricket World Cup
Hosts India recover from three down for two runs to get a six-wicket win in their opening match.
Max Verstappen hails third Formula One championship title as ‘best’ yet
The 26-year-old Dutch star clinches his third title in a 19-lap sprint race in Qatar, with six Grands Prix to spare.
India vs Australia: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 preview
Two-time winners India face five-time champions Australia in a mouthwatering one-day international in Chennai.