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Soccer

Victims demand global ban for Czech coach who secretly filmed players

Victims of Petr Vlachovsky call for a global lifetime ban after the Czech coach avoided prison for secretly filming women players in showers and changing rooms.

Benjamin Sesko celebrating a goal for Manchester United
Soccer

Benjamin Sesko rejected Man Utd number nine shirt for Rasmus Hojlund

Benjamin Sesko opted against taking the Manchester United number nine shirt to avoid disrespecting Rasmus Hojlund before the Dane's departure to Napoli.

Lucrezia Stefanini playing a forehand shot during a professional tennis match on a hard court
Tennis

Lucrezia Stefanini received gun photo threat before Indian Wells tie

Italian player Lucrezia Stefanini reveals she was sent a photo of a gun and threats against her family before her qualifying match at Indian Wells.

Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy for Argentina in Qatar
Soccer

World Cup 2026: Countdown hits 100 days as Argentina eye title defence

The countdown to the 2026 World Cup hits the 100-day mark. Defending champions Argentina face squad selection dilemmas as Lionel Messi eyes a final triumph.

Luke Donald smiling and holding the Ryder Cup trophy while celebrating with Team Europe teammates
Other

Luke Donald named Europe Ryder Cup captain for historic third stint

Luke Donald is appointed Team Europe captain for the 2027 Ryder Cup in Ireland, aiming to become the first European skipper to win the trophy three times.

Formula 1 cars racing under floodlights at the Bahrain International Circuit during a Grand Prix
Motorsport

F1 monitors Middle East tensions ahead of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races

Formula 1 bosses are monitoring the situation in the Middle East after an explosion in Bahrain raises concerns for upcoming Grands Prix.

The official 2026 World Cup poster featuring abstract designs in blue, red, and green representing the host nations
Soccer

Fifa unveils official 2026 World Cup poster and host city designs

Fifa has unveiled the official artwork for the 2026 World Cup, including unique posters for all 16 host cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Payments, KYC & AML

Malta Gaming Authority Urges Input on EU AML Draft Standards

The Malta Gaming Authority has called on licensees to take part in EU consultations on new anti-money laundering standards. The drafts cover due diligence, transaction criteria, and reporting obligations.