38 h. ago Russia still wields huge influence inside Ceferin’s Uefa despite bans | Philippe Auclair

Alexander Dyukov and his fellow Putin-backed officials’ continuing role has largely been ignoredUefa’s response to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine could not have been swifter. Hours after the fighting had started in Luhansk, European football’s governing body convened an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee and, three days later, on 28 February 2022, Uefa, with Fifa, announced that all Russian clubs and national teams had been banned from their competitions until further notice.Under-17 male and female teams were allowed back in September 2023, on condition they compete without their national kit, flag or anthem, only to be banned again after a dozen member associations threatened a boycott. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago National anthem singer who said she was 'drunk' after MLB disaster opens up on 'global humiliation'

Eight months after she stumbled through the National anthem before MLB's Home Run Derby, Ingrid Andress has spoken out about being thrust into the limelight and her 'global humiliation'. 

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6 d. ago Tiny part of Wales to declare 'independence' with 500 citizens ruled by 'Duke'

A flag, sigil and coat of arms have been created and a national anthem is being composed for what will be the world's newest 'nation', Bron-yr-Aur

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7 d. ago Fury at vile MLS fans shocking act during the National Anthem... as Vancouver Whitecaps star speaks out

'The Star-Spangled Banner' was once again targeted by furious Canadians Sunday when Vancouver Whitecaps fans became the latest to boo the US national anthem amid Trump's tariff threats.

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8 d. ago Tiny part of Wales set to declare independence with 500 citizens to get their own passports

Bron-yr-Aur, in Eryri, Snowdonia, will see a High Street embassy open later this year, while a national anthem is being created by a well known musician from the US.

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8 d. ago Canadian WWE fans called ‘terrible’ after loudly protesting Trump at Toronto event

Pat McAfee said that the reaction from the Canadian fans ‘kinda sucks’

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8 d. ago WWE commentator calls Canada a ‘terrible country’ after fans boo US national anthem

Pat McAfee said that the reaction from the Canadian fans ‘kinda sucks’

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9 d. ago People can't believe how epic the footage of Wales' best ever national anthem is

It would be hard to top this version of the Welsh national anthem.

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1 week ago Philadelphia Eagles snubbed Trump in 2018. Will they do it again?

The Eagles declined a White House visit in 2018 to protest Donald Trump’s opposition to players who kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality

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1 week ago Philadelphia Eagles snubbed Trump in 2018. Amid a MAGA meltdown this year they may not get the chance again

The Eagles declined a White House visit in 2018 to protest Donald Trump’s opposition to players who kneeled during the National Anthem to protest police brutality

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2 w. ago The best Welsh national anthem in years as fan in tears on TV

'I nearly wished I was Welsh after that," wrote one Irish viewer

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2 w. ago Hundreds of musicians to descend on Cardiff and play their instruments in unique protest

A full conducted orchestra will play the Welsh national anthem and other rousing tunes at a free performance to protest against the proposed closure of Cardiff University's music school

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2 w. ago Canadian singer changes national anthem lyrics to protest Trump

A singer who performed the Canadian national anthem before the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game on Thursday, 20 February, changed a lyric in protest against Donald Trump’s repeated threats to make the country the 51st US state.

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