Thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through Udine, Italy, ahead of the Italy vs Israel World Cup qualifier, demanding Israel’s exclusion from international football. Despite a Gaza ceasefire and tight security, clashes erupted between demonstrators and police outside the stadium. Italy won 3–0, but the match was overshadowed by chants, protests, and anger at Italy’s football federation for refusing to boycott Israel.
16 October,2025 12:03 AM IST
Paris was rocked by wild celebrations and violent clashes on Saturday night after Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan in Munich. Tens of thousands of jubilant fans packed the Champs-Elysees and gathered outside Parc des Princes, where around 50,000 supporters had watched the match live on big screens. Flares and fireworks lit up the night as crowds erupted in celebration. But the festivities soon spiraled out of control. Bus shelters were smashed, cars were set on fire, and clashes broke out between fans and riot police. Authorities said nearly 300 people were arrested during the unrest. Police deployed tear gas and used water cannons in an attempt to disperse the crowds, particularly near the Arc de Triomphe, where a group of fans tried to push through police barricades. The Champs-Elysees, initially filled with singing and flag-waving, turned into a tense battleground in the early hours of Sunday morning. The violence marred what had been a historic night for PSG, who claimed the biggest prize in European club football for the first time in the club's history.
01 June,2025 11:08 AM IST
In UEFA Super Cup 2023, Manchester City secured their first win by defeating Sevilla 5-4 in a penalty shootout, following a 1-1 draw. The initial nine penalties were all successful, until Nemanja Gudelj’s shot hit the crossbar, granting City the victory. Sevilla, the Europa League champions, took the lead with Youssef En-Nesyri’s commanding header in the 25th minute. However, City’s 21-year-old Cole Palmer equalized with a header in the 63rd minute. Nathan Ake, a player from last season’s Champions League-winning team, had a chance to seal the victory in added time but his close-range header was saved by Yassine Bounou.
17 August,2023 12:34 PM IST | Mumbai
Legendary Brazilian footballer Pele passed away on December 29 at the age of 82 after battling bowel cancer. A few days back, the football legend’s health deteriorated and doctors had said that he needed care for renal and cardiac dysfunction. He was also undergoing treatment for a respiratory infection that was aggravated by COVID-19
30 December,2022 12:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
