Exploring the World's Weirdest Soccer Leagues and Championship Formats
December 11, 2025 11:36Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Discover unique soccer league systems like 8 champions in Argentina, points for losing in Guadeloupe, midseason relegation in Moldova, and more!
Italy faces World Cup playoff pressure after a late 2-0 win against Moldova, needing to beat Norway by nine goals to secure direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Italy dismisses Luciano Spalletti following poor performances, appointing Stefano Pioli or Claudio Ranieri as the potential new head coach. Spalletti's controversial exit and excuses scrutinized.
Former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has turned down the Italy coaching job, opting to continue in his advisory role at Roma. Italy sacked Luciano Spalletti after a 3-0 defeat to Norway.
George Simion, a former football hooligan with a fiery temperament, is gaining attention as a potential future president of Romania. Learn more about the controversial leader on telegraph.co.uk.
A 37-year-old Dutch national has been sentenced to three years in prison, partially suspended, in Moldova following the tragic death of two workers.
Flights halted at Larnaca Airport due to terror alarm, resumed after 5 hours of investigation.
The European Union (EU) reverses a significant decision on Turkey within the enlargement unit.
Ukrainian President Zelensky expresses support for President Trump's efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, believing in his potential success.
The ongoing war in Ukraine has devastating consequences for Russia, leading to a potential halving of the population by the end of the century.
The European Union has announced a new humanitarian aid package worth 148 million euros for Ukraine, where the war continues.
Recent news reveals that Russia has officially halted natural gas shipments to Europe through Ukraine, sparking fears of an energy crisis in the continent. The situation has put Turkey in focus as a key route for gas flow.
Russian energy giant Gazprom announced that it will stop natural gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1, 2025, due to unpaid bills.
Maia Sandu, known for seeking closer ties with the EU, has been re-elected as the President of Moldova after a tight race, delivering a conciliatory victory speech.
The Moldovan government has raised concerns with several EU countries about possible Russian interference in the upcoming presidential elections.
Russia has long been trying to pull Moldova into its sphere of influence, leading to political divisions and tensions in the Eastern European country. Learn more about the situation in Moldova.
President Maia Sandu of Moldova accuses criminals of attempting to buy 300,000 votes during the recent elections, citing unprecedented levels of interference.