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UEFA to investigate Alkmaar incident involving Polish footballers

Legia Warszawa officials claim it was the local police that attacked the players and the team officials, whereas Dutch police and Alkmaar city authorities said the two arrested players had injured a steward who later required medical attention. Rafał Guz/PAP

The Union of European Football Association (UEFA) has launched an investigation into Thursday's violent events involving Polish footballers and fans in Alkmaar, the Netherlands.

Poland summons ambassador over Dutch police ‘discrimination’

The Polish foreign ministry has summoned the Dutch ambassador to a meeting on Saturday over "discriminatory actions" of Dutch police against Polish footballers.

Dutch police confirm two arrests following disturbance at Legia match

The Dutch police have confirmed to PAP that two people were arrested in connection with a disturbance in the northern city of Alkmaar following a football match between the local club and Legia Warsaw on Thursday evening.

PM congratulates Zmarzlik on his fourth Speedway world championship title

Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, has congratulated Bartosz Zmarzlik on his win at the 2023 Speedway Grand Prix in Toruń, northern Poland, and his fourth Speedway world championship title.

Poland plans to bid for 2036 Summer Olympic Games, Duda says

Poland intends to launch an official bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, Andrzej Duda, the Polish president, has said.

Poland to host 2027 Volleyball World Championships

The 2027 Volleyball World Championships will be held in Poland, the Polish prime minister has announced.

PM congratulates men's volleyball team on Euro championship win

The Polish prime minister has called Poland’s men’s volleyball team the country's best ambassadors after they won the 2023 European Volleyball Championship in Italy on Saturday.

Poles advance to finals in Men's European Volleyball Championship

The Polish men's volleyball team defeated Slovenia 3-1 (23:25, 25:21, 25:20, 25:21) on Thursday in Rome, Italy, to advance to the finals of the 2023 Men's European Volleyball Championship.

Santos fired as coach of Poland's national football team

The Polish Football Association (PZPN) has sacked Fernando Santos as the manager of the Polish national football team with immediate effect.

Iga Swiatek knocked out of US Open

Poland's Iga Swiatek has been eliminated from the US Open in the last 16, putting an end to her 75-week run as the world's number-one women's player.

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