
Champions League final referee could be removed over alleged far-right links
UEFA will decide on Friday whether to replace Champions League final referee Szymon Marciniak due to his alleged links with a far-right movement in Poland. Marciniak is being investigated by UEFA after it was claimed he spoke at a recent event organised by a Polish far-right leader Slawomir Mentzen. UEFA appointed Marciniak last month to referee the Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul on June 10. European football’s governing body said: “UEFA is aware of the allegations surrounding Szymon Marciniak and is seeking urgent clarification. “UEFA and the whole football community abhor the ‘values’ that are promoted by the group in question and takes these allegations very seriously. “A further announcement will be made (on Friday) after reviewing all the evidence.” Mentzen, co-chairman of the Confederation party, launched the political slogan ‘We stand against Jews, gays, abortion, taxation and the European Union’. Anti-racism group Never Again has urged UEFA to drop Marciniak after claiming he had promoted and was one of the keynote speakers at an event held by Mentzen at the International Congress Centre in Katowice. Marciniak, 42, became the first Polish referee to take charge of a World Cup final in Qatar last December when Argentina beat France on penalties. He refereed the second leg of City’s semi-final win against Real Madrid and has taken charge of seven other Champions League fixtures. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live
2023-06-02 17:31

German police to probe Pink Floyd star Roger Waters after he wore a satirical Nazi costume during concert
Police in Germany have launched a criminal investigation into Roger Waters, the co-founder of Pink Floyd, after he appeared dressed in a costume resembling a Nazi uniform during two concerts in Berlin last week.
2023-05-26 23:15

The Pain of Being a Mermaid: Halle Bailey endured hell to deliver the performance of a lifetime
Visual effects supervisor Tim Burke discussed the film's VFX process and praised Halle Bailey for her dedication
2023-05-28 17:19

China to replace $140 billion LGFV debt with local bonds - Bloomberg News
BEIJING (Reuters) -China will let local governments raise about 1 trillion yuan ($140 billion) through bond sales to repay the
2023-08-11 16:08

Sudan officials say airstrike kills 17, including 5 children, in capital Khartoum
Sudanese health officials say an airstrike in Sudan’s capital Khartoum has killed at least 17 people, including five children as fighting continued between rival generals seeking to control the country
2023-06-17 20:56

Ukraine-Russia war – live: ‘Powerful explosion’ rocks central Moscow as Ukrainian drone downed near Kremlin
A building in central Moscow has been damaged in a drone attack in the early hours today, causing a “powerful explosion” heard across the business district of the Russian capital. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drone was shot down by Russian air defence systems but that debris from the exploded drone fell on the city’s Expo Center, less than 5km (3.1 miles) from the Kremlin. A video published by Russian media outlets showed thick smoke rising next to skyscrapers. The Russian defence ministry blamed the “Kyiv regime” for carrying out the “terrorist attack” but added that there were no casualties in the strike. “The UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), after being targeted by air defence weapons, changed its flight path and fell on a non-residential building in the Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment area of Moscow,” the ministry said. It comes as the United States approved sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine from Denmark and the Netherlands to defend against Russia’s invading forces, as soon as pilot training is completed. Read More Ukraine’s intelligence service claims responsibility for Crimean Bridge drone attack Wagner mercenaries issue a chilling message on Poland’s doorstep: ‘We are here’ What are cluster bombs and why are they banned in some countries?
2023-08-18 18:43

'She was robbed of her life': 16-year-old Claudia Quaatey dreamed of becoming a nurse before she was fatally shot in New York City
Claudia Quaatey was saving up for a car and nursing school before she was fatally shot in Queens, New York, earlier this year.
2023-10-25 18:19

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2023-09-24 18:00

'This was a wake-up call': Jamie Foxx is 'surprising everyone' with rapid recovery, insider reveals
Jamie Foxx's 'family have wanted him to recover in peace,' an insider revealed
2023-05-29 23:37

Overhead angle makes Bills no-call look even worse
The referees non call on Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson shows that the New York Giants were truly screwed on the final play of the game.
2023-10-17 08:01

75-year-old Roy Hodgson signs a 1-year contract to manage Crystal Palace in the Premier League
Roy Hodgson was rewarded for saving Crystal Palace from relegation last season with a one-year contract to manage the Premier League club
2023-07-03 20:28

Denmark considering banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts
The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns.
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