Dominant second-half performance helps Republic of Ireland ease past Greece
The Republic of Ireland were emphatic winners in the first of a double header against Greece in the Women’s Nations League.
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Inter Milan And AC Milan Level In Derby Italian Cup Semi-Final
Inter Milan and AC Milan's Italian Cup semi-final was left finely balanced on Wednesday after the two giants of Italian football played out a 1-1 draw at the San Siro. Hakan Calhanoglu's strike in the 67th minute made sure that Inter would head into the tie's second leg later this month with the scores level. Turkey captain Calhanoglu's low shot squirmed past Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan and cancelled out Tammy Abraham's brilliantly taken opener which was netted a minute after half-time. "It was an even game. Milan had a few chances and so did we, but in the second half we played a bit better," said Calhanoglu.
Jose Mourinho Grabs Galatasaray Coach's Face After Losing Istanbul Derby
Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho grabbed the face of his opposite number at fierce local rivals Galatasaray after a 2-1 defeat on Wednesday in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals. After the final whistle, Mourinho grabbed Okan Buruk, before briefly squeezing the Turkish coach's nose. Buruk was then seen to collapse to the ground holding his face. The match culminated with three red cards -- one for Fenerbahce and two for the visitors -- in the 92nd minute of the cup tie. Fenerbahce, currently second in the Turkish league, have an intense rivalry with Galatasaray, the leaders and two-time defending champions. The 62-year-old Mourinho, who arrived in Turkey last summer, was suspended for four matches and fined at the end of February for comments made after a league match against Galatasaray.
Mourinho grabs Galatasaray manager's nose after Fenerbahce defeat in Istanbul derby
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby in which his side lost 2-1 at home in the Turkish Cup quarter-final on Wednesday.
Jose Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after Turkish Cup defeat - ESPN
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was involved in a bizarre altercation with Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk on Wednesday, grabbing the opposing coach's nose following a narrow defeat in the Turkish Cup.
Greece to spend €25 billion over next decade on hi-tech overhaul of military
Greece will spend €25 billion over the next decade to adapt its military to evolving high-tech warfare technologies, officials have said.
Progress made between Greek, Turkish Cypriot leaders but peace talks still distant
The rival leaders of ethnically divided Cyprus have made some progress towards building trust between the Greek and Turkish-speaking communities, but they still have a long way to go to formally restart stalled peace talks.
2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea
Military personnel from 12 NATO countries begun an annual naval exercise led by Romania in the Black Sea and Danube river delta this week.