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About 60 Lazio fans detained with weapons ahead of Europa League game in Hamburg

Sep. 25, 2024 09:48 AM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — A group of about 60 Lazio fans were stopped by German authorities after attempting to avoid a police escort ahead of a Europa League game against Dynamo Kyiv and were found to be carrying knives, clubs and other weapons, police said Wednesday. Fans were...

Germany carries out raids and bans a group accused of links to Iran and support for Hezbollah

Jul. 24, 2024 08:35 AM EDT

BERLIN (AP) — The German government on Wednesday banned an organization accused of being an “outpost” of Iran's theocracy, promoting the ideology of its leadership and supporting Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group. Police raided 53 properties around the country, including a prominent mosque...

Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024

Jul. 04, 2024 12:57 PM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Kylian Mbappé described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals. For many, the major subplot of the Portugal vs. France match in Hamburg on Friday...

Ronaldo vs. Mbappé: Clash of generations at Euro 2024 has just been given some extra spice

Jul. 03, 2024 09:52 AM EDT

HAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Kylian Mbappé. A clash of soccer icons. A clash of generations. They’ll go head to head when Portugal plays France in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals on Friday, and this heavyweight meeting might have got just that little...