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Russia: Christian Anti-Gay Politician Calls for Adults Only Warning on Euro 2020

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A controversial Russian MP has suggested that Wednesday’s Euro 2020 soccer match between Germany and Hungary should be classified as 18+ because the German goalkeeper will be wearing a rainbow armband to support LGBT+ rights. The game, which will be hosted in Munich, is due to be shown on Russian state TV. Speaking in parliament, anti-gay politician Vitaly Milonov slammed Germany’s Manuel Neuer... 

England Trolled with Funny MEMEs after Iceland's Victory at Euro 2016 with Dentist Coach

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In what is arguably the biggest upset of the 2016 European Championship, Iceland knocked out England with a stunning 2-1 result to carry on to a quarter-final match against France. England had only one goal during their match with Iceland and that goal came from a penalty. Naturally, shocked football fans staged an internet pitch invasion to protest… and poke fun. Here’s the best of what they... 

France Unsafe as UEFA EURO 2016 Kicks Off: Fears of Riots & Terror

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Scores of football fans are heading to France to watch some football/soccer. But what will they have to endure to even get to the stadiums? RT has summed up the traps and pitfalls that could ruin the game for you, so that when you come, you come prepared. Travel hiccups First and foremost – you might not get to the tournament at all. Air France pilots are planning to go on a massive strike on Saturday,... 

Spain makes football history at EURO 2012

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Spain have thrashed Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev to retain their title, becoming the first European team in history to win three major international tournaments in a row. It took Vicente del Bosque’s charges just 14 minutes to put their noses in front. David Silva scored with an accurate header, guiding a crisp Cesc Fabregas cross from the byline into the net after Italian goalkeeper... 

Irish fans named best at Euro 2012

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Irish fans cheering before the Euro 2012 football championships match Ireland vs Croatia. European football’s governing body is to give a special award to fans of the Republic of Ireland for their behaviour in Euro 2012 co-host Poland Everybody loves the Irish and UEFA is no exception. The European football governing body has named Irish fans the best at the Euro 2012, citing their exemplary... 

Hundreds of people protest Euro 2012 games cost in Poland

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The logo of Euro 2012 football championships co-hosted by Ukraine and Poland Hundreds of people have taken to the streets in western Poland to protest against the Euro 2012 football championships underway in the country, chanting “bread not games.” Nearly 500 protesters rallied in Poznan on Sunday against the Euro 2012 games arguing that too much money was spent organizing the games. “We’re... 

Euro-2012 championship to cause $8 billion of losses to Ukraine

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The European Soccer Championship to be held in Poland and Ukraine is only four months away. However, Ukraine is no longer excited about the long-awaited sports event. Experts estimate that, instead of profits and stimulation of the economy, it would bring the country a loss of eight billion dollars. Ukraine along with Poland won the right to host the continental soccer championship in 2007, but the... 

England football players insulted by Bulgarian fans

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Football Association chiefs have made an official complaint after black England footballers were subjected to vile racist abuse from Bulgarian fans. Manchester United’s Ashley Young and Arsenal’s Theo Walcott were taunted with monkey noises and Nazi salutes during England’s victory in Sofia last night. The chants could be heard when Young was substituted and Walcott was targeted... 
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