https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/women-s-national-football-team-stages-thrilling-comeback-against-albania
The Cyprus Women’s National Football Team produced a stirring comeback to defeat Albania 3–2 in the first leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League play-offs....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-extends-commitment-to-women-s-football-with-uefa-partnership-through-to-2030
Lidl, one of the leading food retailers in Germany and Europe, announces the extension of its successful UEFA partnership, continuing its ongoing journey with the UEFA Women’s National Team to 2030....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/nba-plans-europe-league-with-10–12-cities-could-include-greece
The NBA is moving closer to launching a European league within the next two years, league officials said Tuesday, with franchise fees expected to range between $500 million and $1 billion....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-continues-uefa-europa-league-and-uefa-conference-league-partnerships-after-outstanding-fan-engagement
Last season, Lidl’s partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League saw 36 nations and 72 clubs unite across 342 matchdays, making Lidl the most visible sponsor of the competitions according to the Nielson Sports report * and bringing fans closer to the game they love....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/lidl-celebrates-four-weeks-of-football-emotion-and-engagement-as-uefa-women-s-euro-2025tm-comes-to-an-end
As the curtain falls on the record-breaking UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with England the champions of Europe once more, Lidl celebrates a successful summer of football, unity, and driving community impact....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/racist-banner-targeting-fidias-publicly-displayed-by-apoel-fans
Police in Larnaca are investigating the display of a banner containing racist and abusive language during a football match between Freedom 24 Krasava ENY and APOEL at the Ammochostos Stadium on Sunday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/from-chelsea-to-cyprus-david-luiz-joins-pafos-fc-in-surprise-transfer
In a jaw-dropping move that has stunned the football world, former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has signed with Pafos FC, bringing global star power to the shores of Cyprus....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/we-agreed-to-keep-talking-because-that-s-what-we-do
They came, they saw, they departed. They talked, they ate, they left. In the end, everyone was satisfied, just like in the old days when both winners and losers would claim victory after elections....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/liverpool-star-diogo-jota-reportedly-killed-in-car-crash-in-spain
Liverpool football star Diogo Jota has reportedly died in a car accident in Spain, according to local media outlets. He was 28....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘when-will-that-dreadful-building-be-demolished
Former First Lady and former European Parliament member Androulla Vassiliou has drawn strong criticism after publicly calling for the demolition of APOEL football club’s clubhouse....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/three-injured-in-violent-rampage-as-masked-mob-attacks-omonia-fan-club-after-derby-win
About 50 masked individuals armed with various weapons stormed an Omonia fan club in Lakatamia on Sunday night, causing extensive damage and injuring three people, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/an-american-pope-butchered-kangaroos-and-blame-games-just-another-day-in-paradise
And yes, white smoke finally billowed from the chimney , the symbolic sign that a new pope has been chosen. A truly historic moment, as for the first time ever, the leader of the world's Catholics is… American. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/is-the-lambradja-tradition-a-rite-of-youth-or-just-lawlessness-in-disguise
Every Easter, Cyprus lights up with the glow of lambradjas, towering bonfires that have become a deeply rooted tradition for many communities. But what exactly are they today? A fun way for young people to bond and celebrate, or a risky ritual teetering on chaos?...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/farewell-makareio-nicosia-s-historic-stadium-to-transform-into-modern-sports-hub
The historic Makareio Stadium in Nicosia is officially shutting its doors, but not without a plan. According to the president of the Cyprus Sports Organisation (KOA), Yiannis Ioannou, the stadium will be transformed into a state-of-the-art sports complex designed for the future....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/end-of-an-era-manchester-united-to-leave-old-trafford-after-115-years
Manchester United has officially announced plans to move out of Old Trafford, their home for the past 115 years, and build a brand-new, state-of-the-art stadium next door. The proposed 100,000-seater venue will become the largest football stadium in the UK....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/limassol-s-beloved-aris-club-temporarily-shuttered-amid-heroes-square-revamp
For nearly a century, the Aris Limassol Club has been a staple of the city’s culture—not just as a historic association, but as a beloved tavern serving up some of the best meze in town. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/this-is-cyprus
I wonder in which country, after years of discussions and consultations, legislation on violence in sports venues is drafted, approved, and then—right from the very first moment of its implementation—found to have gaps and weaknesses....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/police-say-drug-testing-at-stadiums-is-impractical
The President of the Cyprus Police Association, Giorgos Georgiou, analyzed the difficulties in implementing drug and alcohol tests at stadiums in light of the government’s new bills aimed at tackling violence....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/attempted-murder-charges-loom-over-flare-incident-at-football-match
What started as an ordinary football game between AEL and Apollon in Limassol quickly turned into a dramatic and dangerous incident, leaving one policeman injured and the AEL indoor stadium vandalized....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cypriot-mp-s-take-a-break-from-banking-on-reform
Yesterday, we witnessed one of the most evenly matched votes ever held in the Cyprus Parliament. MPs were called to vote on the proposal from AKEL for a one-off tax on bank profits....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/british-pm-finally-visits-cyprus-–-53-years-later-and-just-in-time-for-more-leaks
The British Prime Minister is in Cyprus today for a working visit. The last time a British Prime Minister visited Cyprus was 53 years ago. Yes, you’re thinking what we’re all thinking: before the Turkish invasion of 1974. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/the-president-s-bold-move-passport-revoked-secession-on-the-horizon
I begin with a bow to our dear young Nikos, who, with a fiery decision, didn't hesitate to take on everyone and everything by revoking the passport of the President of Paphos' football club, even though he himself is from Paphos and a fan of the team! Great balls of fire. Respect, Mr. President!...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/israeli-rescue-planes-sent-to-amsterdam-after-violent-attacks
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered two rescue planes to Amsterdam following a violent incident targeting Israeli citizens, his office confirmed. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/peruvian-football-match-turns-deadly-as-lightning-strike-kills-player-injures-four
A local football tournament in the Peruvian city of Huancayo ended in heartbreak as lightning struck the field, killing one player and leaving another in critical condition.
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https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/26-year-old-injured-in-apoel-anorthosis-fan-clash
A 26-year-old man sustained facial fractures and other injuries in clashes that erupted Monday night following the football match between APOEL and Anorthosis at GSP Stadium, police said....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/clashes-halt-limassol-derby-police-and-fans-blame-each-other
Despite declarations from authorities and the government to crack down on hooliganism and sports-related violence, the new football season in Cyprus has already been marred by widespread unrest. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/sven-goran-eriksson-legendary-football-coach-dies-at-76
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at age 76 following a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/lidl-celebrates-its-successful-sponsorship-of-the-uefa-euro-2024
• Lidl's sponsorship of the biggest football event in Europe, as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2024™, signaling the company's first international participation in football....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/spain-wins-euro-2024-final-against-england
In a showdown at Berlin's Olympiastadion, England's hopes of ending 58 years of footballing heartache were dashed by Spain in the Euro 2024 final....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/alphamega-hypermarkets-play-ball-giving-away-gifts-for-the-euro-2024
The moment all footballer lovers across Europe have been waiting for is almost here, and for yet another time, Alphamega Hypermarkets could not be missing from this huge sporting celebration....
