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NICOSIA — The government of Cyprus wants the legal power to prohibit fans from soccer matches deemed a security risk and to ban organized fan groups if they're not under the supervision of soccer club authorities, the country's justice minister announced on Friday.

NICOSIA — A Cyprus Cup game between perennial Limassol rivals Apollon and AEL was called off Wednesday after some fans ran onto the field and hurled flares at each other before kickoff.

NICOSIA — A Cyprus Cup game between perennial Limassol rivals Apollon and AEL was called off Wednesday after some fans ran onto the field and hurled flares at each other before kickoff.

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ soccer association on Friday banned away fans from all top-flight matches for the remainder of the season following a spate of violent incidents.

NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus’ soccer association on Friday banned away fans from all top-flight matches for the remainder of the season following a spate of violent incidents.

NICOSIA - Mirroring violence in the game in Greece, soccer players on Cyprus said they want to be protected from fans after a player was injured when struck by a flare during a game.

NICOSIA - Mirroring violence in the game in Greece, soccer players on Cyprus said they want to be protected from fans after a player was injured when struck by a flare during a game.

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Spain Teenager Lamine Yamal Scores in Win over Cyprus in Euro 2024 Qualifying

LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Teenager Lamine Yamal scored to help Spain defeat Cyprus 3-1 and remain in first place in its European Championship qualifying group on Thursday.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Teenager Lamine Yamal scored to help Spain defeat Cyprus 3-1 and remain in first place in its European Championship qualifying group on Thursday.

MATCHDAY: Scotland Can Qualify for Euro 2024 by Beating Spain

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GROUP A Scotland is the unlikely leader in Group A and can secure qualification to Euro 2024 by beating Spain on Thursday.

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Thursday: EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING GROUP A Scotland is the unlikely leader in Group A and can secure qualification to Euro 2024 by beating Spain on Thursday.

Spain Routs Cyprus 6-0 in Euro 2024 Qualifying after Judge Issues Rubiales Order

GRANADA, Spain — Spain's men restored normal service on the field Tuesday, beating Cyprus 6-0 in a European Championship qualifying game two days after disgraced soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigned.

GRANADA, Spain — Spain's men restored normal service on the field Tuesday, beating Cyprus 6-0 in a European Championship qualifying game two days after disgraced soccer federation president Luis Rubiales resigned.

Scotland Stays Perfect, Beats Cyprus 3-0

Scott McTominay moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with Scotland on the brink of securing a place at next year's tournament.

Scott McTominay moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane as the joint leading scorer in European Championship qualifying with Scotland on the brink of securing a place at next year's tournament.

Aris… Reaches the Group Stage!

Aris Limassol won in the qualifying round of the Champions League, which was held on the neutral ground of Mezokovezd, and is celebrating its historic qualification for the next stage of the top inter-club competition.

Aris Limassol won in the qualifying round of the Champions League, which was held on the neutral ground of Mezokovezd, and is celebrating its historic qualification for the next stage of the top inter-club competition.

Brazilian Player Involved in Match-Fixing Scandal Transfers to Cyprus

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian soccer player who was charged in a recent match-fixing scandal said Monday he is leaving the South American country to play in Cyprus.

SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian soccer player who was charged in a recent match-fixing scandal said Monday he is leaving the South American country to play in Cyprus.

Two Soccer Players Banned for Life for Match Fixing

Two soccer players were banned for life from stadiums and fined €32,000 for match fixing, the judge of the athletic court of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) ruled on Wednesday.

Two soccer players were banned for life from stadiums and fined €32,000 for match fixing, the judge of the athletic court of the Cyprus Football Association (CFA) ruled on Wednesday.

Neil Lennon Out as Coach of Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus

NICOSIA — Neil Lennon is out as coach of Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus after less than eight months on the job.

NICOSIA — Neil Lennon is out as coach of Omonia Nicosia in Cyprus after less than eight months on the job.

Man United, Arsenal Win in EL; Fireworks Halt Berlin Game

LONDON — Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League.

LONDON — Manchester United overcame an early deficit to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday and begin the healing process after a humiliating derby loss in the Premier League.

Nations League: Historic win for Cyprus over Greece

Greece dropped its first points in the Nations League going down 1-0 to Cyprus at Larnaca on Saturday.

Greece dropped its first points in the Nations League going down 1-0 to Cyprus at Larnaca on Saturday.

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