Apollon Limassol

Cyprus police say a 74-year-old British man who was part of a group of UEFA referees and observers scheduled to officiate a Europa League qualifier on Thursday has died.

Cypriot football club Apollon Limassol pulled off a stunning result after drawing 2-2 in England against heavily fancied opponents Everton for the Europa League Group E match Thursday night. The game’s opening goals came in the first half courtesy of shocking defensive play from both sides.

Cyprus' top sports official on Thursday urged lawmakers to pass legislation enabling authorities to wiretap suspects' telephones and access bank accounts in the fight against match-fixing.

Cleanthis Georgiades, president of Cyprus Sports Organization, said that those involved in match-fixing are "extremely dangerous" people, with huge financial interests at stake.

The death of Azeri sports journalist Rasmin Aliyev, after being assaulted by Gabala football club’s fans following his comments against the club’s star player Javid Huseynov, is causing a furore on social networks among the Gabala club fans.