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British Football Booms As Europe’s Leagues Languish Behind

(AFP) – English football’s financial might was demonstrated anew on Thursday as business analysts Deloitte revealed that England’s 92 professional clubs generated record £4 billion ($5.8 billion, 5.2 billion euros) revenues in 2014-15. Fired by the all-powerful Premier League, which

Football fans

France Faces Strike Chaos Ahead of Euro 2016

(AFP) – Looming strikes on trains and planes are threatening to bring chaos to France less than two weeks before Euro 2016 kicks off, with unions standing firm Monday in demanding that controversial labour reforms are scrapped. As the head

Strike

Fear Of Islamist Attack Overshadow Euro 2016 As Countdown Launched

(AFP) – France is launching the final countdown to the European Championship finals where the star appeal of Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic risks being overshadowed by fears of a terrorist attack. Troops and extra police have been patrolling the

A police car is parked near the Eiffel tower, on March 22, 2016 in Paris.

Mock Terror Attacks Staged Ahead Of Euro 2016 Football Tournament

French emergency services carried out terrorist attack simulation exercises on Monday at selected fan zones and venues two months ahead of the 2016 European Championships. Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and Health Minister Marisol Touraine both assisted at the exercise at

Euro 2016

Raiders May Consider Sacramento Move

The Raiders football organization is at a crossroads, and one influential radio host is suggesting that the team move from its home in Oakland to California’s capital city, Sacramento.

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England’s Boxing Day Soccer Bonanza Inspires Love and Hate

While the rest of Europe hibernates over the Christmas holiday period, England indulges in an orgy of football, with Boxing Day the highlight of this secular and often maligned tradition. With barely any time to digest the Christmas turkey, teams

Boxing Day