Football

Alibaba’s AliExpress eyes European success with Euro2024 football sponsorship, after rival Temu cracked US market with Super Bowl ads

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Alibaba Group Holding’s international e-commerce platform AliExpress is betting on a European market breakthrough by sponsoring this year’s European Football Championship, or Euro 2024, a move that comes after its rival Temu cracked the US market through ads that ran in the Super Bowl. AliExpress is the first exclusive e-commerce platform partner for the national … Read more

Chinese football officials given long jail terms over corruption scandal

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A number of senior Chinese sports officials have been jailed for corruption, including a former chairman of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) who was given a life sentence. The sentences are the result of an investigation into sports corruption that began in 2022 and has snared a number of senior figures. As well as the … Read more

Socceroos through to final round of FIFA World Cup qualification after 5-0 victory over Lebanon

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Australia are through to the final round of World Cup qualification after a masterful display from winger Craig Goodwin led them to a 5-0 win against Lebanon. At Canberra’s GIO Stadium, Goodwin scored two goals and created another two with gorgeous deliveries into the box to get the Socceroos the comfortable result. A dream night … Read more

Americans Designed Nike’s ‘Woke’ England Jersey; Why Don’t They Change Their Flag’s Colors, Too?

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Nike, the American sportswear behemoth, has found itself at the centre of a storm after unveiling the new England football shirt for Euro 2024. The controversy stems from redesigning the iconic St. George’s Cross, with critics accusing Nike of cultural insensitivity and labelling the move as “woke.” However, beyond the artistic debate, this saga has … Read more

Matildas veteran Emily Gielnik’s bizarre act sparks ‘extraordinary’ fight with Newcastle Jets

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Newcastle goalkeeper Izzy Nino will miss a do-or-die A-League Women clash next week after being sent off reacting to a bizarre act by Matildas international Emily Gielnik. Nino’s Jets kept their finals hopes alive when they came from behind for a 3-2 win over Gielnik’s Melbourne Victory, with the match ended in acrimonious circumstances. WATCH … Read more

College Football Player Gives His Scholarship To Teammate Who Sells His Plasma To Afford School

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Brian Dooley, a college football player at Eastern Michigan University (EMU), US, gave his scholarship to his teammate after realising he was struggling financially. Zack Conti, Dooley’s teammate who also plays on the offensive line, was paying his college fees by juggling multiple jobs and donating plasma. While donating plasma can support trauma patients and … Read more

Premier League Giants Facing Expulsion Threat Over Financial Fair Play Breaches

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In a seismic development for English football, the Premier League is facing the potential expulsion of two of its biggest clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City, should they be found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play regulations. Reports emerging from league sources suggest that the consequences could be dire for these clubs, mirroring recent punitive actions … Read more

Why Notre Dame’s Football Coach Tells His Team to “Choose Hard”

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. This is a special episode of The CEO Series for me because we took a trip to Notre Dame Stadium where I played football as a walk-on alongside my brother during the undefeated season of 2012. We went to my old stomping grounds to sit down with … Read more

Man City, Real Madrid set for titanic quarter-final clash

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The Champions League draw conducted on Friday has served up some mouthwatering fixtures for the quarter-finals Top on the cards is the looming titanic clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid Manchester City, the reigning champions, will need to overcome Real Madrid once again to defend their title. Last season, City triumphed over the 14-time … Read more