News: Sports
Cyprus news in the “Sports” category — updated throughout the day.
SportsFans face rising costs and travel barriers ahead of expanded World Cup in North America
Washington, United States. Football fans are expressing renewed excitement for this year’s World Cup, but rising ticket prices, entry restrictions and difficult match times are complicating the experience for many supporters. The tournament, hosted…
SportsPavlos Kontides returns to world number one in ILCA7 rankings
Kaštela, Croatia. Pavlos Kontides has returned to the top of the ILCA7 world rankings for the sixth time…
SportsInfantino says FIFA cannot override governments on World Cup visa decisions
Washington, United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that football’s governing body was seeking solutions to…
SportsTen Cyprus-based footballers from nine countries to play at this year’s World Cup
Nicosia, Cyprus. Ten of the 1,248 footballers from 48 countries participating in this year’s World Cup are based…
SportsStrikerz targets top-three status for UFL Mobile ahead of wider rollout
Nicosia, Cyprus. Strikerz CEO and co-founder Eugene Nashilov said the company wants UFL Mobile to become one of…
SportsWorld Cup set to bring island-wide excitement and noise across Cyprus
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus is preparing for a summer of heightened noise and public excitement as the World Cup…
SportsCyprus Audit Office questions KOA oversight powers and governance of sports federations
Nicosia, Cyprus. The Audit Office has raised concerns over the Cyprus Sports Organisation’s ability to effectively oversee sports…
SportsTrump booed by fans as he attends NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
New York, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump was booed by fans on Monday as he attended Game…
SportsCyprus recognized by ICC as Europe’s leading nation in cricket development
Nicosia, Cyprus. Cyprus Cricket has been officially recognized by the International Cricket Council as Europe’s leading nation in…
SportsTurkish court sentences Fenerbahce chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years over illegal betting
Istanbul, Turkey. A Turkish court has sentenced Fenerbahce Chairman Sadettin Saran to 2-1/2 years in prison for inciting…
SportsParis PSG victory celebrations marred by unrest, leaving one dead and more than 200 injured
Paris, France. More than 200 people were injured and one person died in Paris following Paris Saint-Germain’s second…