Police want to speak to these people after violent disorder unfolds outside Manchester hotel
Police have released photos of a number of people they want to speak after violent disorder broke out outside a Manchester hotel.
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FIFA Calls For Discussion In Busy Calendar Dispute
FIFA said on Thursday it had invited FIFPRO Europe and the European Leagues body for talks following a dispute over the sport's calendar. On July 23, the global players' union FIFPRO and European Leagues, which brings together more than one thousand clubs from 33 countries, filed a complaint to the European Commission accusing FIFA of abusing its position. They say FIFA's conduct with regards to the international match calendar has "harmed the economic interests of national leagues and the welfare of players" and argue FIFA's role as a regulator and competition organiser is a conflict of interest.
"My Life Was In Danger": Afghanistan's Fariba Hashimi's Shocking Admission On Taliban
From a secret initiation into the world of cycling, enduring the indignities of being a female athlete to escaping the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan and realising their Olympic dreams, Fariba Hashimi and her sister Yulduz have traversed a remarkable journey. Fear was a constant companion for the Hashimi sisters in Faryab, a province in Afghanistan, where the Taliban has banned women from pursuing sports. Even before the Taliban usurped power in 2021 following the collapse of the Afghan National Security Forces and the fall of the government, life was not easy for Fariba and Yulduz.
'Target Should Be Having An Indian As National Team Coach': Manolo Marquez
Soft-spoken Spaniard Manolo Marquez (55), whose consummate ability to use his limited resources to extract the best became the talking point of Indian football, has recently been made the head coach of the senior national men's football team. However, he will continue his coaching assignment with ISL club FC Goa alongside the national team. In an interview published in the website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website on AIFF's efforts to produce quality coaches all over the country, Marquez said ‘coach education' is important all over the world.
Bolton refugee boxer hopeful she can inspire millions with Olympic performance
Remarkable refugee trailblazer Cindy Ngamba hopes her emotional Olympic debut can inspire millions of others battling similar levels of adversity across the world.
Shooting: Leone keeps women's rifle 3 positions gold in Swiss hands
CHATEAUROUX, France: Switzerland's Chiara Leone ensured Olympic gold in the women's 50-metre rifle three positions remained in her country's possession after triumphing in a rollercoaster final at the Paris Games on Friday (Aug 2).
PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Swapnil Kusale For Clinching Bronze At Paris Olympics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India shooter Swapnil Kusale after his bronze medal triumph in the men's 50m rifle 3P event at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Thursday. PM Modi took to his official X handle and hailed Swapnil Kusale's performance and said that it is special because he's shown great resilience and skills. "Exceptional performance by Swapnil Kusale! Congrats to him for winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions at the #ParisOlympics2024.
UK prepares for weekend of protests as Prime Minister launches national taskforce
The UK is preparing for a weekend of protests in the wake of the Southport stabbings, as Sir Keir Starmer announced a new “national” response to the violent disorder linking police forces across the country.