Patrice Evra: ‘Not a victim, but a survivor’ of sexual abuse | Football

Patrice Evra: ‘Not a victim, but a survivor’ of sexual abuse | Football

The former French footballer discusses his journey to stardom, battling racism and overcoming sexual abuse. Born in Senegal and raised in France, Patrice Evra rose to fame playing for Manchester United and Juventus, facing racism on and off the pitch. Later in his career, Evra revealed that he was sexually…

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup | Women’s World Cup News

United States and Mexico launch joint bid for 2027 Women’s World Cup | Women’s World Cup News

Their bid is expected to face competition from other potential hosts such as Brazil and a trio of European nations. The United States and Mexico have announced a joint bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027, looking to build on their successful campaign to co-host the Men’s World…

Sport Weekly: Inside the plan to revamp English women’s football | Football News

Sport Weekly: Inside the plan to revamp English women’s football | Football News

This week Al Jazeera covers the impact of ‘NewCo’, surf therapy, and playing football in Robben Island prison. Welcome to Al Jazeera’s Sport Weekly newsletter, which explores the intersection of sport with politics, culture and money. You can sign up here. English women’s football is set to enter a lucrative new…

Women’s football set to enter lucrative ‘NewCo’ era but pitfalls remain | Football News

Women’s football set to enter lucrative ‘NewCo’ era but pitfalls remain | Football News

The Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship’s decision to break free from the English Football Association and run independently from the next season will give the women’s game a newfound autonomy and play a vital role in shaping its future, experts say, although many pitfalls and uncertainties remain. Last week,…

Legia Warsaw fans appear in UK court over violence before Aston Villa match | Football News

Legia Warsaw fans appear in UK court over violence before Aston Villa match | Football News

Police file charges against 46 people over unrest outside the stadium as Villa and Legia trade blame. British police say 46 men have been charged after “serious disorder outside” Villa Park in the build-up to a Europa Conference League football match in which authorities said five officers were injured. “Of…

Aston Villa file complaint to UEFA over Legia Warsaw after fan violence | Football News

Aston Villa file complaint to UEFA over Legia Warsaw after fan violence | Football News

Police arrested 46 fans of the Polish club after clashes before a Europa Conference League game at Villa Park. Aston Villa have filed a complaint with UEFA over the conduct of Legia Warsaw officials and the “unprecedented violence” of the Polish team’s fans outside Villa Park. Police arrested 46 Legia…

Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview | Football News

Al Nassr vs Persepolis – AFC Champions League Group E match preview | Football News

Saudi club Al Nassr host Iran’s Persepolis FC for their AFC Champions League match in Riyadh as they look to book a place in the next round. Who: Al Nassr vs PersepolisWhen: Monday, November 27, 2023, 9pm (18:00 GMT)Where: Al-Awwal Park, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia When Saudi Pro League team Al…

Terry Venables, ex England, Spurs and Barcelona manager, dies aged 80 | Football News

Terry Venables, ex England, Spurs and Barcelona manager, dies aged 80 | Football News

Venables, who guided England to the Euro 96 semifinals and Barcelona to the 1986 European Cup final, died after a long illness. Terry Venables, the former manager of England’s national football team, Tottenham Hotspur and Barcelona, has died aged 80 after an illness, his family said. Venables guided England to…

Liverpool hold Man City as Haaland scores fastest 50 Premier League goals | Football News

Liverpool hold Man City as Haaland scores fastest 50 Premier League goals | Football News

Liverpool snap City’s 23-match winning run at the Etihad as clash between the Premier League’s top two ends 1-1. An 80th-minute goal from Trent Alexander-Arnold secured Liverpool a 1-1 draw with leaders Manchester City on Saturday, keeping Juergen Klopp’s team a point adrift of the top spot in the tight…