Soccer
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America
As Messi Seeks Another Trophy, Soccer Fears for a Future Without Him
On Thursday in Atlanta, the Argentine national soccer team will kick off the 2024 edition of Copa América, South America’s…
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Europe
A Battlefield Break to Cheer Ukraine’s Soccer Team in Euro 2024
Soldiers huddled in a bunker with soft drinks and chips to watch Ukraine face Romania, only to suffer heartbreak.
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Europe
Team Ownership Rules Complicate a Soccer Star’s Next Move
The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded…
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Tech
Soccer’s Governing Body Delays Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, on Friday postponed a decision to temporarily suspend Israel over its actions during the conflict…
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Europe
Ex-Soccer Chief in Spain to Stand Trial on Sexual Assault Charge
Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish soccer, is charged with two different counts in connection with the unsolicited kiss…
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Europe
Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.
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Europe
Playing Soccer in Abidjan? Get Yourself a Pair of Lêkê.
In Ivory Coast, where a major tournament has drawn the continent’s best teams, a plastic sandal is the preferred gear…
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Europe
Der Kaiser: Public Face of Germany’s Cup Effort
MUNICH, July 6 Regardless of who wins the World Cup final between Italy and France on Sunday, there will…
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Europe
Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss
Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing…
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Europe
It’s OK to Call It Soccer
The football-vs.-soccer debate is not about language at all.