FIFA allocates $1 million to those affected by the earthquakes in Turkey, Syria
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FIFA Foundation to provide $1 million aid to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
FIFA Foundation on Friday provided $1 million in emergency humanitarian aid to people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, soccer's world governing body said.The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria has climbed over 43,000, and left many more without shelter in freezing temperatures.Millions are in need of humanitarian aid after being left homeless and without basic amenities.FIFA said it had consulted with the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) and the Syrian Football Association (SFA), as well as "international and local non-governmental organisations".
Atsu caught in earthquake hours after almost leaving Turkey to seek new club
"Atsu wanted to play more and asked for permission from his coach to leave if he wasn't going to get it," Hatayspor manager Fatih Ilek told a radio channel on Friday."He bought a ticket to fly to Istanbul, and from there to France. He was going to look for a club to get more playing time."The 31-year-old secured Hatayspor a 1-0 win over Kasimpasa by scoring only seconds before the final whistle.
Rebuilding lives in Turkey: French field hospitals set up in earthquake-hit region
The injured need treatment, as do others suffering from ailments not necessarily linked to the double earthquake. France has set up a field hospital code named ESCRIM, a civil protection unit run by a team of military and civilian personnel.
Trabzonspor pay poignant tribute to earthquake rescue workers - in pictures
Supporters of Turkish club Trabzonspor paid a poignant tribute on Thursday night to rescue workers following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
England sail past South Korea in Arnold Clark Cup
MILTON KEYNES, England: England claimed a convincing 4-0 win over South Korea in their opening Arnold Clark Cup match on Thursday (Feb 16), as the Lionesses kick-started their preparations for this summer's Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
Sports Ministry approves financial assistance for judokas, shuttlers and fencers
During the two-day meeting which ended on Thursday, the Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) members along with representatives of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and various National Federations also discussed their roadmap for the upcoming Asian Games and the year leading to the Paris Olympics.While 10 Judokas, which includes 3 TOPS Development and 7 NCOE athletes would be training for 21 days in Uzbekistan and Georgia, they will also compete in 3 Grand Slam events in Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Turkey during this period.The players' participation fees, airfare, lodging/boarding, medical insurance cost, local travel, and food costs among other expenditures would be borne by Sports Authority of India (SAI).
The Hearts player stat that fuelled third place consistency compared to contrasting Dundee United approach
Not only did Hearts finish comfortably in third place last season, but they did it using the fewest number of players in the Premiership.