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More than 100 under 18s including boy, 12, BANNED from British football grounds
A BOY aged just 12 was banned form visiting British football grounds along with more than 100 other under 18s, shock figures have revealed. The worrying statistics have emerged following the widespread violence between England supports, Russian hooligans and local ‘Ultras’ at Euro 2016. The new breed of...
Is Russia exporting a new breed of football hooligan?
Violence has been part of Russian football for many years. Clashes inside stadiums and organised fights away from them are common. But this weekend's mass disturbances in Marseille have thrust Russian hooliganism into the international spotlight. The Russian Football Union expressed regret over the fighting and Russia's...
Just in time for the Euros! England fan paints his home to look like a FOOTBALL SHIRT
MEET the country's biggest England fan — who has painted his Grade II listed historic cottage to look like a FOOTBALL SHIRT. Former professional footballer Mike Hughes has transformed his 100-year-old fisherman's cottage into a giant England shirt with huge St George's Cross ahead of Euro 2016. The two-bedroom...
Now football fans are in danger as they watch the Euros in BRITAIN, security chiefs warn
BRITISH football fans could be sitting ducks for murderous terrorists as they watch the European Championships, even while on English soil. Counter-terrorism chiefs are urging football lovers to be “vigilant at all times” as crowded venues showing England’s Euro exploits will be prime targets for violent...
Fifa: Sepp Blatter, Jerome Valcke & Markus Kattner ‘awarded themselves £55m’
Former high-ranking Fifa officials Sepp Blatter, Jerome Valcke and Markus Kattner awarded themselves pay rises and bonuses worth $80m (£55m) over five years, say Fifa lawyers. Football's governing body revealed the contracts of ex-president Blatter, fired ex-secretary general Valcke and sacked former finance director...
Euro 2016 football tournament in France could be terror target, US warns
The US has warned that the Euro 2016 football championship being held in France next month could be a target of militant attacks. "The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present greater targets for terrorists," the State Department said. The event is being hosted from 10 June to 10 July...
Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid (5-3 pens)
Real Madrid were crowned champions of Europe for the 11th time after beating Atletico Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout in Milan. Sergio Ramos' controversial finish put Zinedine Zidane's side ahead before Atletico striker Antoine Griezmann missed a penalty. However, substitute Yannick Carrasco sent the Champions...
Euro 2016: England and Wales fans given alcohol ban in Lens
England and Wales fans will not be allowed to drink alcohol on the streets of Lens before and after their Euro 2016 game because of a 24-hour ban. The Group B tie takes place in the French city at 14:00 BST on Thursday, 16 June and will be live on the BBC. The ban will run from 06:00 local time on Thursday until 06:00 on...
Barcelona win La Liga: Real Madrid boss admits rivals deserved to win
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane conceded Barcelona are deserved La Liga champions after losing out to their arch-rivals by one point. Real won their last 12 league games, but Barca ended with five victories in a row after a blip in April saw their lead over Real closed from 10 points. "We're all disappointed, but with...
Leicester City win Premier League title after Tottenham draw at Chelsea
Leicester City have won the Premier League title in one of the greatest sporting stories of all time. Tottenham's 2-2 draw at Chelsea on Monday confirmed a stunning achievement for Claudio Ranieri's side. Leicester started the campaign as 5,000-1 outsiders for the title after almost being relegated last season. But they...
Manchester City 0-0 Real Madrid
Joe Hart kept Manchester City's hopes of reaching their first Champions League final alive with two brilliant late saves that ensured their semi-final first leg with Real Madrid finished goalless. With star striker Cristiano Ronaldo missing because of a thigh injury, a cautious Real side offered little goal threat until the...
Leicester City: Now or never for Premier League title, says Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri believes it is "now or never" for the Foxes to win the Premier League title. Leicester have enjoyed a remarkable campaign and are five points clear of Tottenham at the top of the table with four games remaining. They are already guaranteed a top-three finish and Champions League...