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In wartime Ukraine, soccer fans bury rivalries, find calm at Premier League matches
For the first time since the full-scale war began in 2022, the Ukrainian Premier League is holding a full season with fans present, as martial law bans on public gatherings have been eased. Many fans are keen to experience a rare moment of calm.
Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans face murder, gang-related charges in Greece after deadly violence
Nearly 100 Croatian soccer fans appeared in an Athens court Wednesday to face criminal charges that include murder and membership of a criminal organization over their alleged involvement in deadly fan violence.
Symbolism, empty seats: soccer returns to Ukraine amid war
With two teams playing in an empty stadium hundreds of miles away from their hometowns, the Ukrainian soccer league started its new season Tuesday after a poignant ceremony paying tribute to those fighting in the war with Russia.
Greece drops potential legal bid to get Parthenon Marbles back from Britain
Advocacy groups seeking to get the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles to Athens expressed disappointment Thursday after Greece's culture minister said he would not launch a court challenge for the famous collection.