Entertainment

Wednesday, May 20th 2015 - 04:13 UTC
Hooligan involved in pepper spray attack at Argentina's super derby is remorseful

A long time identified hooligan supporter of Argentina's Boca Juniors, Adrian 'El Panadero' (the baker) Napolitano has admitted carrying out the pepper spray attack on River Plate players during last Thursday's super derby for the Libertadores Cup while arguing he did not realize the damage the assault would cause.
Tuesday, May 19th 2015 - 01:40 UTC
Qatar World Cup building sites working conditions again targeted: letters to the sponsors

Fifa sponsors are being asked by a new campaign grouping to speak out about working conditions at the 2022 World Cup building sites in Qatar. The working and housing conditions of migrant construction workers have been heavily criticized.
Thursday, April 16th 2015 - 08:34 UTC
British embassy in Montevideo awards scholarships to young football players

A football player doesn’t only depend on their sporting attributes on the pitch, but also needs to have the skills to be competitive out of the stadium. For those who start playing football, English can be the key to access to new opportunities, or to put it another way, it can be like a Goal to the Future.
Friday, April 10th 2015 - 07:12 UTC
Jeremy Clarkson pulls out as guest host in the “Have I Got News For You” show

Jeremy Clarkson has pulled out of his planned appearance as guest host of the BBC show Have I Got News For You. He had been due to appear on 24 April in his first BBC appearance since being dropped as a co-presenter of Top Gear, following an attacked on a producer.
Thursday, April 9th 2015 - 07:50 UTC
Jeremy Clarkson is back on BBC as guest host of “Have I got news for you”

$Clarkson was suspended by the BBC on 10 March following a “fracas” with Top Gear producer Oisin Tymon in a hotel in North Yorkshire.$

Jeremy Clarkson is set to make his first appearance on the BBC since losing his job as co-presenter on Top Gear. The controversial broadcaster will appear as the guest host of 'Have I Got News for You' on 24 April. Clarkson became notorious in Argentina for his 'provocative' Top Gear program using cars with plates (H982 FKL) that made reference to the Falklands war of 1982 triggering strong reactions.
Saturday, March 28th 2015 - 11:29 UTC
British experts in sports security visited Uruguay to exchange experiences

British experts in sports security visited Uruguay and shared experiences in sports security management with their counterparts. The UK delegation was made up of Sue Storey, Director of Sports and International Development, and Geoff Galilee, Sports Football Clubs Inspector of the Sports Ground Safety Authorization, SGSA.
Monday, March 23rd 2015 - 19:11 UTC
FIFA with record revenue and cash reserves, after 2014 World Cup

The 2014 World Cup helped create a record revenue of 2 billion dollars for FIFA last year, with 337 million in profits coming from the four-year cycle leading up to the finals in Brazil.
Saturday, March 21st 2015 - 06:07 UTC
FIFA confirms Nov/Dec for 2022 Qatar World Cup and compensation to clubs

FIFA has ended more than four years of uncertainty over the timing of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar by announcing that it would be played in November and December with the final on December 18. It also anticipated that it will release funds to clubs for release of players.
Wednesday, March 11th 2015 - 02:08 UTC
British architects will design Lusail stadium, master piece of the Qatar 2022 World Cup

British architects Foster & Partners has been appointed to design Qatar’s Lusail Stadium, venue for the Qatar 2022 World Cup opening match and final. The London-based firm won the international tender competition for the project, Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy announced on Monday.
Tuesday, March 10th 2015 - 06:12 UTC
Former French Olympic sports' figures die in helicopter collision in Argentina

Two helicopters have collided in mid-air in northern Argentina, killing 10 people including cast members filming a French reality show, officials said. The crash happened Monday afternoon in a mountainous part of La Rioja, a scenic area popular with tourists, around 1,100 kilometres north of the capital Buenos Aires.