UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 3

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match 2

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

UK: Young Boys Fans Clash With Police During Europa League Match

Aston Villa’s Europa League match against Young Boys was briefly stopped after visiting fans clashed with police. Objects were thrown from the away section, hitting goalscorer Donyell Malen in the head and leaving him with a cut. More disorder broke out after Villa’s second goal, as fans threw additional items and confronted officers, with punches and seats being thrown. Several fans were removed before play resumed a few minutes later.

UK: Hundreds Of Fans Pay Tribute To Liam Payne In London 2

Liam Payne fans gathered at various locations in London, including Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, on Sunday, October 20, to pay tribute to the former One Direction member, who passed away last week in Buenos Aires, Argentina, at the age of 31.

UK: Hundreds Of Fans Pay Tribute To Liam Payne In London

Hundreds of Liam Payne fans gathered at London's Kensington Gardens on Sunday, October 20 to pay tribute to the former One Direction member who had passed away last week in Buenos Aires, Argentina at the age of 31.

Argentina: Fans Gather Outside Buenos Aires Hotel After Liam Payne’s Death 2

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, October 16. Dozens of fans gathered outside the hotel following the tragic incident.

Argentina: Fans Gather Outside Buenos Aires Hotel After Liam Payne’s Death

Liam Payne, a former member of the British boy band One Direction, passed away at the age of 31 after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Buenos Aires on Wednesday evening, October 16. Dozens of fans gathered outside the hotel following the tragic incident.

- Serie A - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Atalanta BC

- Serie A - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Atalanta BC

Players, match officials and fans take part in a minute's silence as a tribute to former football manager Sven-Goran Eriksson who passed away on 26 August 2024 during Serie A 2024/25 football match between FC Internazionale and Atalanta BC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Milan, Italy on August 30, 2024

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels - Spain

Ronaldinho arrives in Castelldefels, a beach a few km from Barcelona, because today he will be honored with the "star of the famous" in the plaque de las palmeras. From the very early hours of the morning, thousands of people arrived to admire Ronaldinho up close, and he did not shy away from the crowd, and gave many photos and handshakes to many of his fans. Together with him, also his brother Roberto De Assis (with brown shirt). Castelldefels, Spain, on june 22, 2024. Photo by Mimmo Carriero/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

Studio Ghibli Story Premiere in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - APRIL 24, 2024 - Miyazaki Hayao fans watch Spirited Away animation scenes during the world premiere of Studio Ghibli's immersive art exhibition in Shanghai, China, April 24, 2024.

Australia: Taylor Swift’s Concert In Sydney Evacuated After Lightning Strike

On Friday, February 23, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert at Accor Stadium in Sydney was delayed after fans were forced to evacuate as lightning struck just 10 kilometers away.

EuroBasket 2025: Portugal vs Israel

EuroBasket 2025: Portugal vs Israel

Lisbon, 02/22/2024 - Today the Portuguese National Basketball Team faced the Israeli National Team in a Group A game of the EuroBasket 2025 Qualification Phase, at the Odivelas Multipurpose Pavilion in Lisbon. Moment in which the Police take away the Palestine Flag from fans (Mário Vasa / Global Imagens)

(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-FIRST SKI RESORT-OPENING (CN)

(InTibet)CHINA-XIZANG-FIRST SKI RESORT-OPENING (CN)

(240116) -- LHASA, Jan. 16, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Skiing fans pose for a photo at the first ski resort of Xizang in Lhalung Village, Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 13, 2024. The vast land of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region celebrated the opening of its first ski resort this snow season, with the resort established at an elevation of 4,500 meters just 120 km away from the Lhasa city center. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers, Finland v. Kazakhstan

UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers, Finland v. Kazakhstan

A moment of silence was held before the football UEFA EURO 2024 Group H qualifying match between Finland and Kazakhstan in Helsinki, Finland, on October 17, 2023 to respect the two Swedish football fans were shot dead in Brussels on Monday and to the former Finnish President, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari who passed away on Monday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers, Finland v. Kazakhstan

UEFA EURO 2024 qualifiers, Finland v. Kazakhstan

A moment of silence was held before the football UEFA EURO 2024 Group H qualifying match between Finland and Kazakhstan in Helsinki, Finland, on October 17, 2023 to respect the two Swedish football fans were shot dead in Brussels on Monday and to the former Finnish President, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari who passed away on Monday. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-SHOOTING

BELGIUM-BRUSSELS-SHOOTING

(231016) -- BRUSSELS, Oct. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Police cordon off the site of a shooting in Brussels, Belgium, on Oct. 16, 2023. Two Swedish soccer fans were killed in a shooting that rocked Brussels on Monday evening, while the Belgian Red Devils team were playing against Sweden at the King Baudouin Stadium 4.8 kms away from the site. (Xinhua/Liu Yuxuan)

Spanish Women World Cup winners greeted by thousands in Madrid

STORY: Spanish Women World Cup winners greeted by thousands in Madrid DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Madrid CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Spanish Women World Cup winners at Barajas Airport in Madrid (Real Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)) 2. various of Spanish Women World Cup winners in Madrid (Real Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)) STORYLINE: The Spanish women's World Cup team celebrated their triumph after arriving home in Madrid Monday evening. They were warmly greeted and cheered by thousands of fans in the capital city. The team won the final with a narrow 1-0 against England thanks to Olga Carmona's 29th-minute goal. There was special support for Carmona, who was told after the game that her father passed away just hours before she netted the decisive goal in Sunday's final. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Madrid. (XHTV)

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(230522) -- MANCHESTER, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fans celebrate Manchester City's Premier League title after the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea in Manchester, Britain, May 21, 2023. Manchester City were confirmed as the 2022-2023 Premier League champions on Saturday without having to kick a ball as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 away to Nottingham Forest. (Xinhua)

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(230522) -- MANCHESTER, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fans celebrate Manchester City's Premier League title prior to the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea in Manchester, Britain, May 21, 2023. Manchester City were confirmed as the 2022-2023 Premier League champions on Saturday without having to kick a ball as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 away to Nottingham Forest. (Xinhua)

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(SP)BRITAIN-MANCHESTER-FOOTBALL-PREMIER LEAGUE-MANCHESTER CITY CELEBRATION

(230522) -- MANCHESTER, May 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Fans celebrate Manchester City's Premier League title prior to the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Chelsea in Manchester, Britain, May 21, 2023. Manchester City were confirmed as the 2022-2023 Premier League champions on Saturday without having to kick a ball as Arsenal were beaten 1-0 away to Nottingham Forest. (Xinhua)

Fans mourn actor Takakura

Fans mourn actor Takakura

TOKYO, Japan - A stand is set up at a Tokyo movie theater on Nov. 19, 2014, to allow fans of late actor Ken Takakura to donate flowers. It was reported the previous day that Takakura passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain."

Paper-fan throwing ritual at Nara's Toshodaiji Temple

Paper-fan throwing ritual at Nara's Toshodaiji Temple

NARA, Japan - A monk throws heart-shaped paper fans, believed to drive away evil spirits, from the drum tower of Toshodaiji Temple in Nara toward people in the temple precincts on May 19, 2014. The ceremony in memory of Kakujo, a priest of the temple, is held on May 19, his death anniversary.

Father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star throws beans

Father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star throws beans

NAGOYA, Japan - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro (R), father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star Ebizo, throws beans, a tradition marking the lunar calendar start of spring, at Misonoza theater in Nagoya on Feb. 3, 2011, ahead of the Feb. 5 start of a Kabuki show there. Ebizo, who is indefinitely suspending performances following his involvement in a bar brawl previous November, had to cancel his participation in the show, with his father telling fans who gathered for the bean scattering, ''A lot of things happened last year, and I want to invite new luck.'' The beans are intended to drive demons away and invite luck.

Anime Expo in Los Angeles

Anime Expo in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Animation fans pose in costumes based on characters from ''Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi'' (Spirited Away) by Hayao Miyazaki at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 1, 2010.

Jubilant Japan return home

Jubilant Japan return home

NARITA, Japan - Members of the Japan team are welcomed home by fans upon their arrival at Narita airport on June 7 after a 1-0 away win over Uzbekistan on June 6 that made Japan the first country to join hosts South Africa in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals.

Lotte crushes Hanshin again, moves 1 win from title

Lotte crushes Hanshin again, moves 1 win from title

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Lotte Marines fans celebrate as the team moved one victory away from their first Japan Series title in 31 years as the Hanshin Tigers had another nightmare night, this time in their own backyard.

Baseball fans camp in queue for Game 6 of series

Baseball fans camp in queue for Game 6 of series

Baseball fans are seen Oct. 26 in sleeping bags and tents near the entrance of Yokohama Stadium, after spending the night to get good seats for Game 6 of the Japan Series to be held in the evening. The Yokohama BayStars, which lead the Seibu Lions 3-2 in the series, are one win away from their first Japan Series title in 38 years.

Football: World Cup opening day

Football: World Cup opening day

Mexican football fans visit the World Cup countdown clock in Qatar's capital Doha on Nov. 20, 2022, with the kickoff for the opening match just hours away.

Lotte crushes Hanshin again, moves 1 win from title

Lotte crushes Hanshin again, moves 1 win from title

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Lotte Marines fans celebrate as the team moved one victory away from their first Japan Series title in 31 years as the Hanshin Tigers had another nightmare night, this time in their own backyard. (Kyodo)

Jubilant Japan return home

Jubilant Japan return home

NARITA, Japan - Members of the Japan team are welcomed home by fans upon their arrival at Narita airport on June 7 after a 1-0 away win over Uzbekistan on June 6 that made Japan the first country to join hosts South Africa in the 2010 World Cup soccer finals. (Kyodo)

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Angels

Baseball: Red Sox vs. Angels

Fans show Shohei Ohtani pillows given away as a promotional item at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on July 5, 2021.

Anime Expo in Los Angeles

Anime Expo in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, United States - Animation fans pose in costumes based on characters from ''Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi'' (Spirited Away) by Hayao Miyazaki at the Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 1, 2010. (Kyodo)

Father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star throws beans

Father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star throws beans

NAGOYA, Japan - Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro (R), father of scandal-tainted Kabuki star Ebizo, throws beans, a tradition marking the lunar calendar start of spring, at Misonoza theater in Nagoya on Feb. 3, 2011, ahead of the Feb. 5 start of a Kabuki show there. Ebizo, who is indefinitely suspending performances following his involvement in a bar brawl previous November, had to cancel his participation in the show, with his father telling fans who gathered for the bean scattering, ''A lot of things happened last year, and I want to invite new luck.'' The beans are intended to drive demons away and invite luck. (Kyodo)