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A West German footballer who was labelled a ‘Communist’ found himself leading a march against a G20 meeting.
A West German footballer who was labelled a ‘Communist’ found himself leading a march against a G20 meeting.
The Nations and Balls alternative preview of a UEFA Europa League fixture that’s what match officials’ headaches are made of.
The night when football held its breath in shock, but also remembered why it is the beautiful game.
Two Iranian footballers faced punishment by their football federation over playing in a Europa League tie against the ‘enemy.’
A few weeks before Catalonia holds its independence referendum, we take a quick look at the most left-wing right back.
It seems hard to believe that once the fans and players of Hajduk Split and Red Star Belgrade were crying together over a common hero.
Our monthly round-up of fan violence, racist behaviour and illicit banners that drew UEFA’s attention features Legia, Hajduk, and Partizan. Every month Nations and Balls will provide you with a review of matches that led to fines and stadium bans by UEFA’s disciplinary committee. Our first edition coincides with the qualification rounds for Europe’s club football competitions and predictably has […]
8 months ago
Another senseless death in the Balkans
Greece's police and UEFA's rules proved inadequate to prevent a predictable tragedy this week.1 years ago
Football’s most inhospitable host?
Indonesian officials couldn't have guessed who would qualify for their FIFA U-20 World Cup. Now, they might be left without a tournament.1 years ago
But could Putin do it on a cold night in Chisinau?
Partizan's black and white colours weren't good enough camouflage for some would-be coup plotters. Football matches have been held behind closed doors for a variety of reasons. The spectacle of mute s...