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Police search home of former head of Armenian Football Federation

The police have not, as of yet, charged Ruben Hayrapetyan with any crime.

Police search home of former head of Armenian Football Federation

The police have not, as of yet, charged Ruben Hayrapetyan with any crime.

Azerbaijani football commentator suspended over racist remark against Chelsea’s N'Golo Kante

Commentator Ismayil Abdullayev was suspended for making a racist remark about Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.

Azerbaijani football commentator suspended over racist remark against Chelsea’s N'Golo Kante

Commentator Ismayil Abdullayev was suspended for making a racist remark about Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante.

UEFA penalises FC Dinamo fans for ‘racist behaviour’

A nazi salute and a banner displaying the numbers ‘88’ are suspected as the cause of the UEFA sanction.

UEFA penalises FC Dinamo fans for ‘racist behaviour’

A nazi salute and a banner displaying the numbers ‘88’ are suspected as the cause of the UEFA sanction.

Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals

Despite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.

Beyond the controversies, Baku’s Europa League final brought little for locals

By Rahim Shaliyev

Despite complaints of few benefits of playing host, human rights defenders say it was beneficial in drawing attention to abuses in the country.

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.

Georgians divided over football captain’s #EqualGame award

While some supported Guram Kashia’s freedom of speech or support for queer rights, far-right groups vowed a rally outside Georgia’s next match.

Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights

Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.

Georgian footballer receives UEFA award for support of queer rights

Guram Kashia has faced both praise and backlash for his ‘courageous public stand for equality’.

ConIFA European Cup to be held in Nagorno-Karabakh

Football teams representing minorities and contested territories in Europe will compete for an ‘alternative UEFA cup’ in Stepanakert next summer.

ConIFA European Cup to be held in Nagorno-Karabakh

Football teams representing minorities and contested territories in Europe will compete for an ‘alternative UEFA cup’ in Stepanakert next summer.

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