Robert Lewandowski beats Lionel Messi to win FIFA Player of the Year
Warsaw, Poland – After missing out on the prestigious Ballon d’Or, Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was namedContinue Reading
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What did Czechs search on Google in 2021?
Prague, Czech Republic – Having a look at the Google trends – i.e. the most common questions asked on theContinue Reading
How well do you know the Ballon d’Or winners from Central Europe?
Despite two record-breaking years, Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was once again denied the chance to become theContinue Reading
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski robbed of the Ballon d’Or, yet again
Warsaw, Poland – Despite two stellar years, Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was once again denied the chanceContinue Reading
Sparta Prague cleared by UEFA in racism row
Prague, Czech Republic – Sparta Prague will not face any punishment by UEFA following accusations of racism during a EuropaContinue Reading
Lewandowski’s new restaurant and sports bar opens in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland – The long-awaited restaurant of Poland’s star striker Robert Lewandowski finally opened its doors last week at theContinue Reading
Hungary handed FIFA fine, one-match fan ban for racism
Budapest, Hungary – FIFA has issued a one-match fan ban against Hungary over the racist behaviour of some of itsContinue Reading
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski scores 300th Bayern Munich goal
Warsaw, Poland – Poland’s superstar striker Robert Lewandowski scored his 300th Bayern Munich goal in a hat-trick as the BundesligaContinue Reading
Sparta Prague fans banned for racist behaviour
Prague, Czech Republic – The Sparta Prague football club said it had identified its fans involved in recent cases ofContinue Reading
Hungary sanctioned for fans’ homophobic and racist behaviour during Euro 2020 matches
Budapest, Hungary – UEFA has ordered Hungary to play two games behind closed doors in response to homophobic and racistContinue Reading
On this Day, in 1954: Hungary’s Golden Generation won the “Battle of Berne” against Brazil
On June 27, 1954, the highly-anticipated World Cup quarter-final between Hungary’s Golden Generation and Brazil degenerated, the closing stages provingContinue Reading
Euro fail: French fans end up in Bucharest instead of Budapest
Budapest, Hungary – Six French football fans hoping to catch a glimpse of their team in Budapest mistakenly ended up…Continue Reading
UEFA opens investigation into potential racist and homophobic behaviour of Hungarian fans
Budapest, Hungary – UEFA has launched an investigation into “potential discriminatory incidents” during Hungary’s opening two games at Euro 2020Continue Reading
Opinion: Taking the knee or standing, who’s racist here?
Prague, Czech Republic – Central and Eastern European societies have a reputation as countries in which more or less overtContinue Reading
Central European nations kick off their Euro 2020 campaign
Warsaw, Poland – Scheduled to take place last summer before being postponed due to the Covid pandemic, the much anticipatedContinue Reading
“I am against racism in any form”, says Souček after controversial interview
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech midfielder Tomáš Souček has issued a clarification following a controversial interview in which he appearedContinue Reading
Fatigue and home comforts mean Hungary can flourish in Euro 2020 “Group of Death”
Budapest, Hungary – It’s just a few weeks until Euro 2020 (June 11 – July 11), and the most improvedContinue Reading
Football fans return as Poland hosts Europa League final
Warsaw, Poland – On May 26, the eyes of the football community will turn to the Polish city of Gdańsk,Continue Reading
Central European chances at the Euro 2020/21
Warsaw, Poland – The European Championships are around the corner and it will be a shop window for the greatestContinue Reading
Hungary opposed to creation of European Super League tournament
Budapest, Hungary – Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is opposed to the creation of a European Super League tournament, hisContinue Reading