2021 sporting calendar: Euro 2020, Olympics and other big events to follow
After coronavirus played havoc with the 2020 sporting calendar, 2021 is rammed with big events to thrill and entertain.
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Lilian Thuram: It’s time to speak out and denounce every act of racism
Former World Cup winner, Lilian Thuram believes players should be brave in the fight against one of the most significant and recurring issues in football, racism.
Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with seventh count of rape
Manchester City and France international footballer Benjamin Mendy has been charged with a further count of rape, bringing the number of charges the defender faces to seven allegations of rape and one of sexual assault against five different women.
Away supporters banned from Belgian football matches after fan violence
Visiting football supporters will be temporarily banned from games in Belgium after two matches were marred by violence over the weekend.
Lucy Bronze: Alexia Putellas is the standout candidate for Ballon d’Or prize
In the latest edition of FOOTBALL NOW, Euronews spoke to Bronze, who was a runner-up to the Ballon d’Or Feminin in 2019 for her key role in England’s run to the World Cup semi-finals. This year’s award is wide open with 20 players from nine different clubs competing.
COVID in Europe: An updated list of travel restrictions for every European country
Most countries have travel restrictions in place in a bid to control the spread of COVID-19.
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claim
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying that a senior Communist Party leader sexually assaulted her despite her November social media post and insisted she is living freely, in her first media interview since her accusations triggered concerns for her safety.
Paris FC and Lyon kicked out of French Cup over fan violence
Paris FC and Lyon have been kicked out of the French cup due to the fan violence that broke out during a match between the two sides on 17 December.