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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

England fans' World Cup arrest record shows Infantino joke inaccurate

Referencing concerns about this year's World Cup in north America and criticism in the build-up to Qatar 2022, Infantino said: "For the first time in history, also, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup." To laughter at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, he added: "Imagine. This is something really, really special." Understandably the comments angered the Football Supporters' Association, which accused Infantino of making "cheap jokes" about England fans.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Evangelos Marinakis goes on trial in Greece alongside 142 fans over sports-related violence

They have dismissed the misdemeanour charges as groundless. Marinakis was not in the packed courtroom at Athens' high-security Korydallos prison on Wednesday and was represented by his lawyer. Masked police officers guarded a few defendants still in detention. More than 210 people will testify before the three-member bench during the trial, which lawyers estimate could last more than a year.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromJezebel
6 months ago

How Swedish Soccer Fans Are Changing the Face of Hooliganism

Soft Hooliganism was created to improve the atmosphere at women's football events after lackluster experiences at previous tournaments.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

MP calls for trials of lifting drinking ban in English football stands

There are calls for trials to lift the alcohol ban in football stands, promoting a modern approach in football governance.
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