Football Fans
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When King Pele enjoyed 'beautiful game' with school children in Delhi 

His two-day visit to Delhi was the last time he interacted with Indian football fans and the public at large.

published on : 30th December 2022
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Vedimara Brazil fans with ‘bull’ enthusiasm in Kerala's North Paravur

The other day, Argentina fans brought a horse while erecting a large cut-out of Messi.

published on : 2nd December 2022
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Lebanon crisis means 'no football this year' for World Cup fans

Right until the start of the World Cup on November 20, the Lebanese had hoped the matches would be broadcast free on the public network Tele Liban, as was the case during the 2018 tournament.

published on : 30th November 2022
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Culture clash? Conservative Qatar preps for World Cup party

Many are thrilled about the tournament. But human rights groups have raised concerns over how police will deal with foreign fans' violations of Islamic laws.

published on : 17th November 2022
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Fervent for FIFA

Ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, sports bars, football players and coaches in the city speak to CE about their plans during the tournament

published on : 3rd November 2022
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FIFA World Cup sees Iranian women score spot in the stands

Many Iranian clerics oppose women attending football matches, saying they must be protected from the masculine atmosphere, though the ruling is frequently criticised.

published on : 26th June 2018
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'Crazy' or in love, Russia dances to Latin fans' FIFA World Cup beat

The added ingredient of a more evenly spread-out global middle-class with the means to travel the world has the streets of Russia dancing to a decidedly Latin beat.

published on : 25th June 2018
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The Mexican fans and their FIFA World Cup cardboard cutout friend

These Mexican fans take the replica of their friend Javier Amador wherever they go, to bars, to restaurants, even to the toilet.

published on : 23rd June 2018
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Colours & chants abound in Russian capital swamped by supporters of competing nations

Passionate fans are an inevitable component in making FIFA Wolrd Cups carnivals of colour and delight.  This is what some are doing in Russia.

published on : 15th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Protect your health and score

The goal is to make large international events as safe as possible from public health risks and to encourage a positive public health legacy from these events.

published on : 14th June 2018
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Europe's border agency to help Poland with FIFA World Cup fans

Officers to be deployed come from Spain, Latvia, Bulgaria, Norway, Germany, Switzerland and Greece.

published on : 13th June 2018
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Video game contest for France supporters in Kolkata during World Cup

The organisers are conducting a 'FIFA 18' video game contest on PlayStation for all French football team enthusiasts on June 22 and 23.

published on : 13th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: India play visa card

An estimated 18,000 fans from the country will descend on Russian soil, either to catch the matches or for a vacation.

published on : 13th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: It’s Brazil Sudheer vs Argentina Roy

Sudheer and Roy are part of the 75-member strong Stadium team, who divide themselves as Brazil and Argentina sides and have been vying each other for the past 20 years.

published on : 13th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup: 20,000 football fans from Argentina expected in Russia

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off next Thursday with the opening match in the Russian capital of Moscow between hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia.

published on : 9th June 2018