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France Detains Nice Footballer Youcef Atal Over Post On Israel-Hamas War

French police on Friday detained Algerian worldwide Youcef Atal, who performs for Ligue 1 soccer facet Good, in a probe into suspected “justification of terrorism” after he printed a social media put up on the Israel-Hamas conflict, prosecutors mentioned. Final month the 27-year-old defender was banned for seven matches over the put up, which he shortly deleted and subsequently issued an apology. The general public prosecutor in Good opened a probe following a request from the native prefect and mayor of Good. Prosecutors later mentioned that Atal will face trial for incitement to spiritual hatred on December 18 on the Good legal court docket. He had already been suspended by his membership “till additional discover”. Regardless of the participant’s apology, OGC Good mentioned that it determined to “take speedy” motion, “prior” to any sanctions that may be taken by sporting or judicial our bodies, “given the character of the publication shared and its seriousness”. In mid-October, the Good public prosecutor introduced the opening of an investigation into “justification of terrorism.” Atal has been criticised for sharing a video from a Palestinian preacher on Instagram, purportedly calling for violence towards Jewish individuals.  AFP was unable to independently…

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Hurting Barcelona Face Rayo Vallecano After Pablo Gavi Injury

Champions Barcelona go to Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Saturday reeling after midfield Gavi’s devastating cruciate ligament damage, which is about to rule him out for the remainder of the season. Coach Xavi Hernandez has referred to as the 19-year-old the “soul” of the group on a number of events and his tenacity shall be badly missed with the Catalans already struggling for type. The journey to Rayo’s Vallecas stadium begins a tricky run of fixtures for third-placed Barca, 4 factors behind leaders Girona on the high of La Liga. Barca host Porto on Tuesday trying to declare Champions League final 16 qualification, earlier than welcoming Atletico Madrid after which Girona in key home clashes. “It is an unlucky damage, the essential factor is he recovers as a result of Gavi has an enormous current and a good larger future,” Barca president Joan Laporta stated on Thursday. “The membership is by his aspect for no matter is critical.” Sporting director Deco stated Barcelona couldn’t discover an alternative choice to the midfielder within the winter switch window. “We’re actually unhappy about Gavi’s damage, I’ve stated … that I believe that Gavi is irreplacable,” he defined.…

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Organizers Accused Of Negligence Over Brazil-Argentina Brawl

Brazilian police and soccer authorities traded blame Wednesday after a brawl broke out forward of Brazil’s match towards arch-rivals Argentina, leaving a number of injured in what followers referred to as a “tragedy foretold.” Brazil’s soccer fan golf equipment affiliation, ANATORG, mentioned authorities authorities and the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) had been “negligent” in seating rival followers subsequent to one another at Tuesday’s epic conflict in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium, with no obstacles separating them. The 2026 World Cup qualifier, which Argentina received 1-0, needed to be delayed for round half-hour when rival followers began throwing punches earlier than kickoff. Police fought again the melee with batons, leaving some followers with bloodied faces and different accidents. “The negligence and incompetence of the CBF and safety officers resulted within the brawl,” mentioned ANATORG, which had issued an announcement Monday warning of the danger of violence, given the combined seating plan. “This was a tragedy foretold,” it mentioned. FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the meantime mentioned there may be “completely no place for violence in soccer.” “Gamers, followers, workers and officers should be protected and safe,” he wrote on Instagram. The long-lasting stadium descended into chaos…

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“Want To Work Together And Improve Indian football,” Says Arsene Wenger

Following the inauguration of the Expertise Academy at Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday, Chief of International Soccer Growth at FIFA and former Arsenal supervisor Arsene Wenger mentioned that the main focus of the principle initiative is to enhance Indian Soccer. Whereas chatting with the presenter, the legendary soccer coach mentioned that they wish to assist India to teach their youth. “We wish to enhance it (Indian soccer) and assist India to teach their youth and that is what is required,” Wenger mentioned. When requested concerning the motive of the Expertise Academy, the British coach mentioned that they wish to establish the very best abilities within the nation and provides them high quality coaching. “What we wish to obtain is to establish the very best abilities within the nation and the second step is to place the very best with the very best. You place a superb pupil in a nasty class, he turns into a traditional pupil if you put a superb pupil with good college students, it is stimulating and it turns into even higher and after that, we wish to give high quality teaching as a result of we delegate after all a coach…

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India Go Down Fighting, Suffer 0-3 Defeat To Fancied Qatar

India dished out a gritty show however suffered a 0-3 drubbing towards dominant Asian champions Qatar of their second match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup second spherical qualifiers on Tuesday. Qatar would have received by an even bigger margin had they not missed a number of possibilities whereas dominating all through the 90 minutes on the Kalinga Stadium. The visiting aspect scored via Moustafa Tarek Mashal (4th minute), Almeoz Ali (forty seventh) and Yusuf Adurisag (86th). India, who had been in search of inspiration from their well-known 0-0 draw towards the identical opponents 4 years in the past, might barely create scoring possibilities. They did get a few alternatives on the fag finish of the primary half, however wasted them. Igor Stimac’s staff continues to be in competition to complete second in Group A and qualify for the third spherical for the primary time after a 1-0 win over Kuwait of their away match on November 16. The Indian defence was uncovered fairly early into the match as they conceded a objective within the fourth minute itself. Off a nook, three Qatar gamers exchanged passes contained in the Indian field however not one of…

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We Have Nothing To Lose But A Hell Of A Lot To Gain: Igor Stimac On Qatar Match

Head coach Igor Stimac on Monday stated that India don’t have anything to lose however a hell of so much to achieve of their 2026 FIFA World Cup spherical 2 qualifiers match in opposition to Asian champions Qatar on Tuesday. India’s 1-0 away win in opposition to Kuwait on November 16 will definitely enhance their confidence however Stimac made it clear that “Qatar is out of our league”, although the house aspect will search to take inspiration from their well-known goal-less draw in opposition to the Asian champions 4 years in the past. “The Kuwait sport was a very powerful sport in our qualifiers on this group. We had an away win in opposition to our direct opponent for the second spot,” Stimac stated on the pre-match press convention. “We’re very sensible, we all know that Qatar is out of our league. However we additionally know that that is soccer, probably the most stunning sport on the planet which gives alternatives and that is our alternative.” Stimac urged his gamers to think about Tuesday’s match on the Kalinga Stadium as every other sport and provides their greatest. “Everyone knows their energy and what they’re able…

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Sadio Mane Celebrates 100th Senegal Appearance With Two Goals

Sadio Mane celebrated his a centesimal Senegal look by scoring twice in a 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory over South Sudan in an empty stadium close to Dakar on Saturday. The Saudi Arabia-based ahead, who has been voted African Footballer of the 12 months twice, additionally created a purpose within the Group B first spherical match earlier than being substituted. Success took reigning African champions Senegal to the highest of the group, forward of the Democratic Republic of Congo on purpose distinction, as they search a 3rd straight World Cup look in 2026. The one disappointment for Mane and his teammates was that the match needed to be staged behind closed doorways after crowd hassle in a recreation in opposition to Egypt final yr. Mane arrange Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pape Sarr to attain simply 37 seconds into the primary half with a low shot previous South Sudan goalkeeper Majak Mawith. He scored himself 5 minutes later, working on to a again heel from Habib Diallo and shrugging off shirt pulling by an opponent to fireplace residence from shut vary. Mawith, one in all a number of Australia-based gamers within the South Sudan aspect, was overwhelmed…

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Denmark Edge Out Slovenia To Book Euro 2024 Spot; Albania Also Qualify

Denmark booked their spot within the Euro 2024 finals with a 2-1 win of their crunch match in opposition to Slovenia. Albania additionally certified on Friday, drawing 1-1 in Moldova to make sure they’d end within the high two in Group E. The Czech Republic drew 1-1 in Poland to go away the second qualifying place from Group E undecided. Italy moved to second in Group C with a 5-2 residence win over North Macedonia. England, who’ve received the group, eased to a 2-0 residence win over Malta. In Group H, each groups have been capable of qualify with a win in Copenhagen however the hosts claimed the spoils, with objectives both aspect of the break by Joakim Maehle and Thomas Delaney. Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand stated: “I am glad with the entire workforce. I am glad with all the things. The boys regarded one another within the eyes and stated ‘Let’s present them!’” Denmark had the higher of the opening exchanges and have been rewarded when Maehle slid in on the far submit to tuck away an in-swinging cross on 26 minutes. However the lead solely lasted 4 minutes earlier than Erik Janza curled…

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Vinicius Jr To Miss Brazil’s World Cup Qualifier vs Argentina Due To Injury

Vinicius Jr had earlier mentioned the outlook was not good for him to be match to face Argentina.© AFP Brazilian attacker Vinicius Junior will miss Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in opposition to Argentina with an damage to his left thigh, nationwide group officers mentioned after he limped off in opposition to Colombia. The 23-year-old Actual Madrid star “underwent imaging exams that confirmed an damage to his posterior left thigh muscle,” the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF) mentioned Friday in a press release. It mentioned Vinicius, a key piece of Brazil’s attacking arsenal, had been dominated out of subsequent week’s match in opposition to arch-rivals and 2022 World Cup champions Argentina in Rio de Janeiro. Vinicius had earlier mentioned the outlook was not good for him to be match to face Argentina. “Primarily based on what the docs have informed me, it is going to be a bit troublesome,” he mentioned after Brazil went down 2-1 in Barranquilla on Thursday. Vinicius left the sphere within the twenty seventh minute of the World Cup qualifier in opposition to Colombia, along with his facet main 1-0. “I feel it is the identical damage as earlier than. I felt a…

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Shah Rukh Khan Has An Honest Advice For David Beckham. “Get Some Sleep…”

Former England soccer staff captain David Beckham has had a busy week throughout his first go to to India. Beckham, who was within the nation as a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF, attended the Cricket World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. From cricketers to actors, Beckham obliged for an image with everybody. Bollywood celebrity Shah Rukh Khan additionally caught up with the previous Actual Madrid and Manchester United star. Taking to social media platform X, Shah Rukh Khan reserved enormous reward for Beckham, labelling the latter as “sort and an absolute gentleman”. Nonetheless, the 58-year-old additionally had an fascinating piece of recommendation for the 48-year-old former footballer. “Final nite with an icon…and an absolute gentleman. Have all the time been a giant admirer however assembly him and seeing how he’s with children made me realise that the one factor that out does his soccer is his kindness and his mild nature. My like to your loved ones. Be properly and comfortable my pal and get some sleep…. #DavidBeckham,” SRK captioned the put up. Final nite with an icon…and an absolute gentleman. Have all the time been a giant…

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