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France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Jean-Michel Aulas ruffles feathers in Lyon after swapping football for politics

Jean-Michel Aulas, former Lyon president, is leading Lyon's mayoral race with endorsements from football figures like Karim Benzema, polling at 40% against incumbent Green mayor Gregory Doucet.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Iran's footballers face battle to be heard as regime brutally clamps down on protests

Mehdi Taremi scored to secure Olympiakos top spot but withheld celebration in solidarity with Iranians amid brutal repression, protests, and an internet blackout.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Donal Fallon: 'Poppygate' has gone too far - Britain must respect people's right not to wear the symbol

Irish footballers Katie McCabe and Caitlin Hayes faced renewed controversy for refusing to wear the Royal British Legion poppy, continuing an annual 'Poppygate' pattern each November.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Fan ban 'incredibly sad' - Maccabi Tel Aviv chief

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from the Europa League match at Aston Villa, prompting calls to separate football from politics amid safety concerns.
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