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Sweden ‘Disappointed’ By FIFA, Insists It Won’t Play Against Russia
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EditorThe Swedish Football Federation (SvFF) reiterated on Monday it would not play against Russia in a possible World Cup play-off.
The federation added that it was “disappointed” by measures from the ruling body FIFA against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
Switzerland, Denmark and Norway meanwhile became the latest federations to say they would also not play football against Russia.
German club Schalke 04 said they were terminating the cooperation with Russian main sponsors Gazprom.
Also, Germany’s Paralympic committee chief, Friedhelm Julius Beucher, has called for Russia’s exclusion from the Paralympics which open in Beijing on Friday.
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Russia are due to host Poland in a World Cup qualifier on March 24 with the winners then to host Sweden or the Czech Republic.
All three teams have said they would not play against Russia, and Sweden confirmed this stance Monday.
This was after FIFA on Sunday stopped short of an outright ban and ordered Russia has to play all games on neutral ground behind closed doors and without its national symbols.
“The SvFF is disappointed with FIFA’s decision but is determined to continue to work together with other federations to cancel Russia’s matches in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers,” a statement said.
“The SvFF insists that we will not play any matches against Russia given its illegal and deeply unjust invasion of Ukraine …
“World football cannot silently watch and not act when countries are attacked completely unjustly.”
The Swiss federation said it supported the stance of the Swedes, Poles and Czechs.
It added that it would themselves also not play against Russia, a stance that is “not negotiable” and includes their women’s Euros group game against Russia on June 9.
Danish federation chief Jakob Jensen said that “we are standing shoulder to shoulder with those federations who have announced they don’t want to play against Russia”.
Denmark’s women’s team are in a World Cup qualifying group with Russia.
Like Denmark’s umbrella sports organisation DIF, Jensen called for Russia to be banned from all international sports events.
Norway’s football chief Terje Svendsen tweeted late Sunday that “just like Sweden, Poland and the Czech Republic we believe that playing against Russia is out of the question right now.”
Beucher said he planned to propose Russia’s ban to International Paralympic Committee (IPC) boss Andrew Parsons.
He said that while Russian athletes had nothing to do with the conflict action was still needed against this “attack which violates international law.”
Schalke 04 said its “managing board and supervisory board have come to the agreement to end the club’s partnership with Gazprom prematurely”.
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They are now in talks to terminate the deal until 2025 with Gazprom who have been on board since 2007.
Gazprom’s representative on the supervisory board, Matthias Warnig, stepped down last week.
This was after the U.S announced sanctions against him and the North Stream gas pipeline, a Gazprom subsidiary, where he is board chairman.
The second division club dropped the name of its sponsor from the players’ shirts in last weekend’s league match.
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Former Manchester United Striker, Carlos Tevez Rushed To Hospital
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EditorFormer Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been admitted to hospital after suffering chest pains.
The former Manchester United and Manchester City striker reportedly spent the night at a clinic in the upmarket Buenos Aires neighbourhood of San Isidro after seeking medical help.
He was due to undergo more tests today at another nearby hospital.
The club he manages, top-flight Argentinian side Independiente, confirmed his hospital admission overnight as it said the initial results had been ‘satisfactory.’
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Local reports have linked the problems to stress. Tevez has yet to make any official comment.
Independente said in an overnight statement on X, formerly Twitter after initially denying the father-of-three had been admitted to the hospital: ‘Our coach, Carlos Tevez, went to the La Trinidad Hospital in San Isidro with chest pain.
‘They carried out the corresponding tests and they were satisfactory.
‘Today he will continue with a series of tests scheduled in advance as part of a general check-up.’
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It added in a subsequent message: ‘Carlos Tevez will be hospitalised as a precaution until the corresponding tests are completed.’
It was not immediately clear whether he would be able to attend a club training session scheduled for later today.
The hospital where he is set to undergo further tests has been named the Finochietto Hospital in Buenos Aires.
Tevez is understood to suffer from high blood pressure and regularly undergoes medical checks.
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Two Premier League Stars Arrested In R@pe Probe, Suspended By Cub’
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EditorTwo Premier League stars who were both arrested in a police rape probe have now reportedly been suspended by their football club.
The two unnamed footballers, both 19, are from the same club and were arrested over the weekend after the alleged victim made a report to police.
One player, 19, was reportedly spoken to by police on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape at the club stadium before he was formally arrested after leaving the grounds.
He was detained overnight and was later questioned by police under caution.
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The other player, who is also 19, was arrested the next day and was later quizzed by officers on suspicion of rape.
He was detained overnight and was later questioned by police under caution.
The other player, who is also 19, was arrested the next day and was later quizzed by officers on suspicion of rape.
Both players have since been released on bail pending further enquiries, police have said.
The alleged rape reportedly took place on Friday night, with the alleged victim contacting police and filing a formal complaint hours later.
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The force said: ‘Officers have arrested two men following a report of a rape.
‘A 19-year-old man was arrested on Saturday (20 April) on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. A second 19-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (21 April) on suspicion of rape.
‘Both men have since been released on police bail.’
A club spokesman told The Sun yesterday: ‘As the matter is now in the hands of the police, the Football Club will not be making further comment at this stage.’
Police officers arrived at the stadium to speak to the footballer and spoke with him in a private room, a source told the paper.
They said the player left with another person and was arrested that night.
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It is not the first time the Premier League has been at the centre of a police investigation over an alleged rape.
Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 22, was charged with attempted rape, assault and coercive behaviour in October 2022.
The case against him was subsequently dropped in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew. Greenwood denied all the allegations against him.
After an internal club investigation, the decision was taken to send Greenwood out on loan to Spanish club Getafe.
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20-year-old English Midfielder, Bellingham Wins 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough Award
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April 23, 2024By
EditorJude Bellingham has been awarded the 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year prize in recognition of his startling season for Real Madrid and England.
The 20-year-old English midfielder established himself as the Spanish giants’ main man since moving to the club from Borussia Dortmund last summer,
Bellingham, who has a tally of 21 goals produced another starring role in Sunday’s El Clasico victory over Barcelona.
He scored the late winner that secured a 3-2 win over Barcelona.
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Jude Bellingham wins 2024 Laureus World Sports Breakthrough of the Year award
Elsewhere, Novak Djokovic and Aitana Bonmati were the other big winners at the ceremony held in the Galeria de Cristal in Madrid on Monday night.
Djokovic was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time after winning the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open to lead the way with 24 grand slam men’s singles titles.
‘I am incredibly honoured to have won my fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award,’ said Djokovic.
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‘I think back to 2012, when I won it for the first time as a 24-year-old. I am very proud to be here 12 years later, reflecting on a year that brought me and my fans a lot of excitement and success.
‘It was thrilling to return to Australia last January and win my 10th title. It is a tournament that is so dear to my heart and set me up for an incredible 12 months.
‘I could not have achieved so much success without an incredible team behind me, and inspirational rivals who have always pushed me to be the best version of myself.’
The 25th Laureus World Sports Awards took place on Monday 22 April in Madrid, celebrating the leading names in sport from across the globe.
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