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Alkmaar's AZ football club stunned Armenia's FC Noah with a 4-0 home victory, erasing a first-leg loss to advance in European competition. The Dutch squad is now the Netherlands' last hope in continental play.
Bayern Munich's Vincent Kompany isn't just leading his team to another title. He's using his platform to fight racism in football, drawing on personal experiences and his father's legacy as a refugee-turned-mayor.
After trailing 2-0, Italy's Atalanta scored three goals and a last-second penalty to become their nation's only Champions League survivor. With Inter Milan and Juventus eliminated, the small club prevented Italy's first knockout absence in 37 years.
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League last 16 after racial abuse allegations against their star player sparked worldwide support. The victory became a powerful statement against discrimination in football.
Scottish football supporters can wear their full traditional kilts, including sporrans, at the 2026 World Cup after FIFA agreed to make an exception to stadium security rules. The decision ensures the famous Tartan Army can celebrate their first World Cup appearance in 28 years with their heritage intact.
Citizen scientists just discovered one of the largest coral colonies ever found on the Great Barrier Reef, stretching longer than a football field. The massive find gives researchers hope for understanding how some corals survive in warming oceans.
After Italy's top clubs crashed out of Champions League, underdog Atalanta erased a two-goal deficit in the final minutes to keep Italian football's 37-year streak alive. The dramatic last-second penalty sealed one of the competition's most inspiring comebacks.
After accidentally hitting a seagull with a soccer ball during a match in Istanbul, a quick-thinking footballer stopped play to perform CPR on the injured bird. The compassionate rescue shows how a split-second decision to help can turn a sports moment into something unforgettable.
After four years fighting for their voices to be heard, Afghanistan's displaced women footballers achieved official FIFA recognition and are preparing for international matches this June. The team of exiled players who fled the Taliban are now one step closer to their World Cup dream.
A tiny Norwegian football club defeated Italian giants Inter Milan 5-2 on aggregate to reach the Champions League's last 16 for the first time in Scandinavian history. The underdog victory at San Siro has sparked celebrations from Nairobi to Norway.
After 24 consecutive seasons, Brighton midfielder James Milner now holds three Guinness World Records for his extraordinary Premier League career. The same kid who once unwrapped the record book each Christmas just earned his place inside it.
An Armenian club just scored its first-ever goal and victory in European playoff competition. Meanwhile, star players across the globe lit up leagues from Italy to Argentina in a breakthrough week for Armenian football.
England's 1966 World Cup hero Bobby Moore stands immortalized in bronze at Wembley Stadium, the very ground where he lifted football's greatest prize. His legacy endures 33 years after his death, inspiring new generations with a story of triumph over adversity.
Dick Advocaat, the legendary coach who guided tiny Curacao to its first-ever World Cup, has resigned to care for his ailing daughter. The 79-year-old Dutch manager led the Caribbean nation of just 150,000 people through an undefeated qualifying campaign.
Days after burying his father, Nigerian captain Wilfred Ndidi scored in a dominant win while Alex Iwobi delivered a standout performance. Nigerian footballers brought resilience and skill to leagues across Europe this weekend.
Morocco's youth football development program has impressed FIFA so much that the organization plans to replicate it across Africa. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation earned the recognition after two FIFA inspection visits revealed exceptional training methods and infrastructure.
Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi marked his return to Turkish football with a goal just days after burying his father, helping Beşiktaş secure a commanding 4-0 victory. His powerful header and dominant midfield performance showed remarkable strength during one of life's hardest moments.
Four police officers who died in a bus accident while traveling to protect a youth football tournament in Morocco have been posthumously promoted and their families granted lifelong support. The nation's top security official also ensured exceptional care for 26 injured colleagues.
Ademola Lookman continued his impressive form for Atletico Madrid, helping the Spanish side secure a crucial 4-2 victory over Espanyol. The Nigerian international's goal was part of an exciting comeback that gets Atletico back on track after struggling in recent weeks.
FIFA is partnering with the Board of Peace to rebuild Gaza through football, investing $75 million in pitches, an academy, and a 20,000-seat stadium. The project aims to create jobs and engage youth while supporting reconstruction efforts.
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