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Azerbaijan Strikes Gold as Stars Shine in New Weight Categories

Saturday, february 15, 2025

Sport • 6:58 PM

The second day of the 2025 Baku Grand Slam saw thrilling judo action. Home hero Zelim Tckaev secured Azerbaijan’s first gold, electrifying the crowd. Jessica Klimkait and Szofi Ozbas claimed gold in their new weight classes, while Ishihara Tatsuki impres

Japan Sweeps Day 1 of Baku Grand Slam with Five Golds

Friday, february 14, 2025

Sport • 9:34 PM

Japan dominated Day 1 of the Baku Grand Slam, claiming gold in all five weight categories. Highlights included Tsunoda Natsumi’s win at -48kg, Abe Uta’s triumphant return at -52kg, and Tamaoki Momo’s victory at -57kg. Azerbaijan celebrated two bronze meda

The rise of Como 1907: Italy's richest club

Thursday, february 13, 2025

Italy's Lake Como is a top European holiday hotspot. The new team in charge of the local football club, Como 1907, hope to make the city a popular football destination too.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euron

What is behind Brazil and Argentina's diverging football paths?

Thursday, february 6, 2025

The two countries are synonymous with South American success - but on the club and international stage, the success of Argentinian and Brazilian football could not be further apart.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

Judo Grand Slam 2025: The Grand Finale in Paris!

Monday, february 3, 2025

Sport • 7:54 AM

All the latest developments of the Paris Judo Grand Slam 2025.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/02/03/judo-grand-slam-2025-the-grand-finale-in-paris?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campaign=feeds_spor

Paris Grand Slam: An Incredible Start To 2025!

Sunday, february 2, 2025

Sport • 9:20 AM

Welcome to France, kicking off the 2025 season of the World Judo Tour in style at the historic Paris Grand Slam. Still buzzing with energy from the 2024 Olympics. This is judo at its finest.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href=

Barca and Real Madrid: ‘El Clasico’ – football’s iconic rivalry

Thursday, january 30, 2025

Matches between Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid are highly anticipated by fans worldwide. Different philosophies, politics, and regional pride make El Clasico a must-watch.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://

What is next for Paris Saint-Germain?

Thursday, january 23, 2025

After failing to win the Champions League crown with a superstar team, Paris Saint-Germain are looking to youth to secure Europe’s most coveted prize.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/23/wha

What is the role of agents in modern football?

Thursday, january 16, 2025

A footballer's worth off the pitch is just as important as on the pitch. From securing dream transfers to big brand endorsements, agents shape many footballer's careers.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews

Lazio's far-right falconer protests dismissal for sharing photos of penis implant

Sport • 4:51 PM

Spaniard Juan Bernabé was fired by Lazio football club for posting photos of his penis on social media after undergoing enhancement surgery.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/16/lazios-far-ri

Golf merger could see early divergence of EU and Trump-US regulation

Monday, january 13, 2025

Sport • 7:38 AM

5 min

As LIV Golf and PGA Tour attempt to finalise a merger, the impact on sports entertainment and conditions for players will raise regulatory questions on both side of the Atlantic - but the outcome of US and EU merger scrutiny may differ.<div class="small-1

Qatar’s Asian Cup legacy one year on

Thursday, january 9, 2025

Hosting global football tournaments has left a long-lasting legacy for the Gulf state.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2025/01/09/qatars-asian-cup-legacy-one-year-on?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_campai

Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup

Wednesday, january 8, 2025

Sport • 10:46 AM

Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/news/2025/01/08/didier-deschamps-to-step-down-as-france-coach-after-2026-world-cup?utm_source=test_mrss&utm_ca

What will be the biggest football stories of 2025?

Thursday, january 2, 2025

The inaugural 32-team FIFA Club World Cup is the most anticipated tournament of the year. Despite there being plenty of time until kick-off, there are concerns about fixture congestion.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="http

The Best of Football Now in 2024

Thursday, december 26, 2024

Over the year, we brought you some of football’s biggest names and the biggest stories on — and off — the pitch.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/26/the-best-of-football-now-in-2024?utm_sour

EU Commission reaches for brakes on FI motor deal

Thursday, december 19, 2024

Sport • 5:28 PM

The European Commission announced on Thursday that it will investigate Formula One owner Liberty Media's €3.5 billion euro deal for the motorcycle racing league MotoGP World Championship, as the deal risks raising prices for the licensing of broadcasting

Football in 2024: The year in review

2024 was an exciting year in the world of football, with international tournaments on all continents delighting fans from all across the globe.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/19/football-i

FIFA apologises for showing map of Ukraine without Crimea during 2026 World Cup draw

Monday, december 16, 2024

Sport • 10:22 AM

World football's governing body has removed the image omitting Crimea from Ukrainian territory, which Kyiv called an "unacceptable error".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/news/2024/12/16/fifa-apolo

The rise and rise of Spanish football

Thursday, december 12, 2024

2024 was another stellar year for Spanish football. Multiple trophies have been won at club and international stages.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/12/the-rise-and-rise-of-spanish-footbal

Tokyo Grand Slam: A spectacular finale for the 2024 season of the International Judo Federation

Sunday, december 8, 2024

Sport • 3:02 PM

The Japanese judokas dominated the last Grand Slam of the year, winning 13 out of the 14 gold medals in the competition.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/08/tokyo-grand-slam-a-spectacular-fi

Judo Grand Slam in Tokyo: A perfect first day for Japan

Saturday, december 7, 2024

Sport • 4:25 PM

The Japanese judokas won all seven gold medals on the first day of the Tokyo Grand Slam, which will conclude the 2024 World Judo Tour.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/07/judo-grand-slam-in-

The latest medical advancements for treating football injuries

Friday, december 6, 2024

Sport • 6:05 AM

The leading physiotherapy and sports science experts gathered at the Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference in Doha.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/12/05/the-latest-medical-advanceme

Who will be crowned champion of the 2024 Copa Libertadores?

Thursday, november 28, 2024

Atlético Mineiro meets Botafogo in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final. The best club side in South America will be decided at Argentina’s Estadio Mâs Monumental Stadium.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.c

What countries are on track to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Thursday, november 21, 2024

It's the second anniversary of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and qualifying for the 2026 tournament is taking shape.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/11/21/what-countries-are-on-track-to-qu

Watch: The basketball coach empowering India's youth through the sport

Monday, november 18, 2024

Sport • 4:30 AM

Pradyut Voleti is transforming the lives of young people through his non-profit basketball organisation.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/news/2024/11/18/watch-the-basketball-coach-empowering-indias

Boxing legend Mike Tyson - aged 58 - loses on points to Jake Paul in Texas

Saturday, november 16, 2024

Sport • 8:35 AM

5 min

Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/11/16/boxing

How football has commercialised nostalgia to appeal to modern-day fans

Thursday, november 14, 2024

Fans' fondness for the past has seen an entire industry emerge, and vintage football shirts are now hot fashion items.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/11/14/how-football-has-commercialised-nos

Will Indonesia be surprise qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Thursday, november 7, 2024

Indonesia is looking to become the lowest-ranked nation to ever qualify for a FIFA World Cup.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/11/07/will-indonesia-be-surprise-qualifiers-for-the-2026-fifa-worl

Australian breaker Raygun retires after Olympics backlash

Sport • 10:06 AM

5 min

Rachael Gunn has quit competitive breakdancing after her unusual routine at the Paris Games went viral and generated criticism and conspiracy theories.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/news/2024/11/

How important is the diet of a footballer to performance and recovery?

Thursday, october 31, 2024

The football calendar is packed with games, so a quick recovery time for a player's health is vital. But what role does diet play, and how does this change from player to player?<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www

2024 Ballon d'Or awards: Who will be crowned the world's best players?

Thursday, october 24, 2024

Football’s most prestigious individual honour will be awarded this weekend, with the best men’s and women’s player of this past year announced.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/24/2024-ballo

Kenyan athletes record double triumph at first edition of Rome Half Marathon

Sunday, october 20, 2024

Sport • 4:16 PM

19-year-old Emmanuel Wafula dominated the men's race after reaching the 10 km mark in 28 minutes 14 seconds and finishing the marathon in 59'58".<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/news/2024/10/20/ke

Italian Jannik Sinner wins biggest tennis match payout in Saudi Arabia

Sport • 9:52 AM

Italian Jannik Sinner has pocketed 5.5 million euros after beating Spain's Carlos Alcaraz for the championship in the Six Kings Slam.<div class="small-12 column text-center article__button"><a href="https://www.euronews.com/2024/10/20/italian-jannik-sinne

Are fans being priced out of football?

Thursday, october 17, 2024

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Heavyweights take centre stage

Sunday, october 13, 2024

Sport • 7:41 PM

France, Germany, and the Netherlands all took home gold on the third day of the competition, with host country UAE finishing 4th in the overall standings.

Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title

Sport • 11:48 AM

The South Tyrolean champion beat the Serb in just two matches in the Shanghai Masters 1000 final. Sinner thanked Djokovic, calling him a 'sports legend'.

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam day two: More gold for the host nation

Saturday, october 12, 2024

Sport • 7:13 PM

On this second day of competition at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2024, four more categories were in action, with UAE's Makhmadbek MAKHMADBEKOV taking home his second gold medal.

Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam 2024: Home glory for UAE

Friday, october 11, 2024

Sport • 6:57 PM

All the latest developments on day one of the competition.

How is data revolutionising the modern game?

Thursday, october 10, 2024

Scientific data is changing the game for football clubs and their players. But how does the action on the pitch get turned into the data we see off it?

Has Euro 2024 been financially worth it for Germany?

Sport • 4:22 PM

Europe's strongest economy Germany has been stuck in a recession since last year. However, the 2024 Euros has also enticed fans who spend. But have the profits outweighed the costs of hosting the games?

Wimbledon’s treasured line judges to be replaced by electronic system

Sport • 2:53 PM

Wimbledon will introduce Live Electronic Line Calling, replacing human line judges, aiming for maximum accuracy in officiating. Fans and line callers express mixed feelings.

Junior Judo World Championship: Teams put on a show on day 5 as Japan protected its title

Sunday, october 6, 2024

Sport • 6:56 PM

On the final day of the Judo Junior World Mixed Team Championship in Dushanbe, Japan defended their title with a 4-2 victory over France. Korea claimed bronze after defeating Mongolia 4-0, while Uzbekistan took the other bronze with a win over Azerbaijan.

World Junior Judo Championships in Dushanbe: Heavyweights enter the stage

Saturday, october 5, 2024

Sport • 6:48 PM

First victories for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Korea in the championship.

2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 3: Austria, Georgia and Japan strike gold

Friday, october 4, 2024

Sport • 6:07 PM

All the latest developments on day three of the tournament.

2024 Junior WC Day 2: Dushanbe rises to the occasion

Thursday, october 3, 2024

Sport • 6:05 PM

All the latest developments on day two of the competition.

Are young footballers playing too often?

As the amount of football played continues to increase, so do the minutes for players under 23. But is playing so many games healthy at such a young age?

2024 Dushanbe Junior WC Day 1: The future of Judo

Wednesday, october 2, 2024

Sport • 6:35 PM

All the latest developments on day one of the tournament.

What are the differences between club and international football?

Thursday, september 26, 2024

Infrequent matches and a limited selection pool mean international football poses a unique challenge for players and coaches alike.

How does France keep developing generational talents?

Thursday, september 19, 2024

Despite missing out on Euro glory and Olympic gold, France is one of the best international football teams in the world.

Gold for Hungary, France and Japan on third day of Zagreb Judo Grand Prix

Sunday, september 15, 2024

Sport • 9:02 PM

Who won what on day three of the Zagreb Judo Grand Prix in the Croatian capital.

Zagreb Judo Grand Prix showcases young judoka talents

Saturday, september 14, 2024

Sport • 8:30 PM

All the latest developments on day two of the competition.

Rising Stars Shine at Judo Grand Prix Zagreb 2024

Friday, september 13, 2024

Sport • 9:17 PM

All the latest developments on the first day of the World Judo Tour.

Introducing the new UEFA Champions League format

Thursday, september 12, 2024

Europe’s premier club competition is back, with more teams and a refreshed draw process.

2024 Summer Transfer Window Round-Up: Who made the best deals?

Thursday, september 5, 2024

The summer transfer period has now ended, with spending plunging across the big European leagues and even Saudi Arabia – with one notable exception…

Fencing at the Paris 2024 Olympics was transparent and triumphant

Wednesday, september 4, 2024

Sport • 3:19 PM

6 min

The inexorable desire to subordinate sports to politics is disappointing. People should compete only in sports and do it fairly — and fencing attacks should only occur in a fair bout on the fencing field, FIE Interim President Emmanuel Katsiadakis writes.

Formula 1: 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Hamilton as new Mercedes driver

Saturday, august 31, 2024

Sport • 3:25 PM

Antonelli will be the first Italian to compete in F1 since Antonio Giovinazzi in Abu Dhabi with Alfa Sauber in 2021.

Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 2: Rest of the World

Thursday, august 29, 2024

As global standards rise, Europe is no longer the only source of top football managers. A new generation of influential coaches are making a name for themselves from outside of Europe.

Did European countries spending more on sports perform better at the Olympics?

Wednesday, august 28, 2024

Sport • 5:15 AM

6 min

Euronews conducted a statistical analysis to explore the potential link between the number of medals won at the Paris 2024 Olympics and the government spending and employment rates in sports across Europe.

'Don't be sorry, smile': Legendary football manager Sven-Göran Eriksson dies aged 76

Monday, august 26, 2024

Sport • 12:45 AM

The former football manager, who coached in 10 countries overall, passed away after suffering from pancreatic cancer.