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The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-West Ham fined for homophobic chanting during Chelsea game
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Leicester City - London Stadium, London, Britain - February 27, 2025 General view of corner flags inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo (Reuters) -West Ham United have been handed a fine of 120,000 pounds ($161,700) for homophobic chanting by their fans during their 2-1 Premier League loss at Chelsea on February 3, the Football Association said on Friday. An independent Regulatory Commission has also imposed an action plan on West Ham, the FA said. "It was alleged that the club failed to ensure its spectators and/or supporters (and anyone purporting to be supporters) did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive, indecent or insulting way with either an express or implied reference to sexual orientation," the FA said in a statement. The club admitted the charge of misconduct, in relation to abusive, offensive, discriminatory, homophobic chanting by supporters. "The club has a zero-tolerance policy towards discriminatory, abusive and insulting behaviour, and those identified will, in addition to any criminal charges they face, be issued with club bans," the East London club said. West Ham finished 14th with 43 points in the Premier League. ($1 = 0.7421 pounds) (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru;Editing by Christian Radnedge)
The Star
7 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Cricket-Richmond bowled out for two chasing 427 for victory
(Reuters) -Richmond fourth XI were bowled out for two runs, one of which was a wide, chasing 427 to beat North London Cricket Club in the Middlesex County League on Saturday. After Richmond had won the toss, North London racked up a massive 426-6 in 45 overs before their opponents collapsed, with eight of their 10 batters out for ducks in an innings lasting 5.4 overs. "A lot of context but still not a result that we are proud of! Our 2's, 3's and 5's all won though," Richmond posted on social media platform X. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
The Star
23-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-French Cup final no distraction to PSG, says Luis Enrique
(Reuters) - Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique on Friday rejected any suggestion that the French Cup final against Stade de Reims would be a distraction for his side, even with the Champions League final against Inter Milan just a week away. PSG, who have already won the Ligue 1 title and French Super Cup this season, face Reims on Saturday and then have the chance to end their long wait for a first Champions League crown when they take on Italian side Inter at the Allianz Arena in Germany on May 31. "All the professional players know that playing in a Cup final is very special. It's a special match and the details count," Luis Enrique told reporters. "It's not difficult to concentrate on tomorrow's game. None of the players will be distracted. "We want to make history from day one... We're here now and we need to put the icing on the cake." PSG, eyeing a 16th French Cup title, are heavy favourites against Reims, who are in the Ligue 1 relegation playoffs. "It doesn't matter what Reims' situation is at the moment... We know how to find spaces and points to exploit. A lot can happen in a match and you have to prepare well. We've got one more day of preparation," the Spaniard said. "Everyone will be giving 130% to win this trophy. You have to win a final, you can't let it slip through your fingers." While PSG have long wrapped up their league title, Inter face an all-important Serie A clash against Como later on Friday. Table-toppers Napoli and second-placed Inter go into the last day of the Serie A season still fighting for the title, with one point separating the two sides. "Sometimes it's better to play tight right to the end so you don't slack off. We had to stay focused. I don't know if that's positive or negative. I'm trying to see what's positive about our schedule," Luis Enrique said. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Toby Davis)
Mint
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Soccer-Club Leon out of Club World Cup as CAS rejects appeal
(Adds playoff confirmation by FIFA) May 6 (Reuters) - Mexico's Club Leon will not participate in this year's Club World Cup after losing their appeal on Tuesday having been removed from the tournament by FIFA due to an ownership rule breach. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejected the appeal by Leon who had qualified by winning the CONCACAF Champions Cup in 2023. FIFA said in March that Club Leon and another Mexican club in the tournament, Pachuca, did not meet regulations on multi-club ownership. Pachuca's spot in the competition was unaffected. "This is the greatest damage done to a team that has always competed with humility and honesty," Leon said in a statement. "The only thing left for us is to win again to regain the place on the field that was taken from us. Have no doubt, as long as no one prevents us from doing so again, we will do it." The expanded 32-team Club World Cup runs from June 14 to July 13 in the United States with $1 billion in prize money at stake. Apart from the winners of each confederation's premier club competition, teams also qualified due to their ranking based on their performances over a four-year period. FIFA confirmed later on Tuesday that Los Angeles FC and Club America would contest a playoff match to decide who would replace Leon in Group D at the tournament. Los Angeles were runners-up to Leon in the 2023 Concacaf Champions Cup, while Mexico's record winners America were the top-ranked team in the Club World Cup confederation ranking at the conclusion of the 2024 edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup. "Further details in relation to the play-off match, including information on the date, venue, kick-off time and ticket sales, will be communicated in due course," FIFA added in a statement. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, additional reporting by Janina Nuno Rios;, editing by Ed Osmond and Toby Davis)
The Star
06-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Spurs v Villa moved ahead of potential Europa League final
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur - GTech Community Stadium, London, Britain - February 2, 2025 Tottenham Hotspur players huddle before the match REUTERS/Toby Melville/ File Photo (Reuters) -Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa has been rescheduled to May 16, the English top flight said on Tuesday, allowing the North London club more time to prepare for a potential Europa League final. Spurs, who lead Norwegian side FK Bodo/Glimt 3-1 after their semi-final first leg, were originally scheduled to visit Villa Park for their final away league game of the season on May 18. The Europa League final is scheduled to take place on May 21 in the Spanish city of Bilbao, with the semi-final second leg on Thursday. In the other semi, Manchester United are 3-0 up against Athletic Bilbao after the first leg. "Fixture to be played on Friday 16 May following a request from Spurs in view of their potential participation in UEFA Europa League final on Wednesday 21 May," the Premier League said in a statement. Tottenham have not won a major trophy for 17 years. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, editing by Ed Osmond)
