Eight people who took care of the Argentinian football superstar Diego Maradona will be tried for homicide, according to a ruling released on Wednesday following an investigation into his death from cardiac arrest. In the 236-page document seen by Reuters, the judge in charge of the case questioned “the behaviours
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‘You love to see it’: LeBron James and Megan Rapinoe revel in Trump’s defeat
Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 US presidential election has been celebrated by athletes across America. Trump has been involved in several clashes with high-profile athletes, such as NBA superstar LeBron James and World Cup winner Megan Rapinoe, during his presidency and the former was quick to react to the news
Women’s World Cup: winning bid to hold contest would bring $500m boost to Australia and New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand’s push to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup could result in diplomatic gains with China and other Asian countries, and long-term trade boosts, as economists also predict half a billion dollars will flow into the host nations. Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights
Australia-New Zealand Women’s World Cup bid boosted after Japan ‘withdraws’
Australia and New Zealand’s joint bid to host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has taken a significant step forward after its main rival Japan announced on Monday it was withdrawing its bid. Ahead of Fifa executives gathering to decide the hosting rights on Thursday, The Japan Football Association [JFA] said international
Zlatan Ibrahimovic launches €1m fundraiser ‘to kick coronavirus away’
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set up an online fundraiser to help fight the coronavirus pandemic – and pledged €100,000 (£91,000) to the cause himself. 'People need them more than we do': Valladolid reject coronavirus test kits The Milan striker has set a target of €1million to support hospitals and medical staff in
Young Manchester United fan writes to Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp and gets reply
Réunion amateurs earn historic Coupe de France upset after 9,000km trip
Amnesty: don’t let Azerbaijan hide human rights abuses behind football
Amnesty International has increased the pressure on European football’s governing body, Uefa, by saying Azerbaijan must not be allowed to “sportswash its appalling human rights record” by staging high-profile football matches. Baku’s Olympic Stadium is hosting the Europa League final between Arsenal and Chelsea next Wednesday and is also the venue