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Brazil Soccer Chief Says Rape Convictions for Alves and Robinho Ends ‘Nefarious Chapter’
SAO PAULO—Brazil soccer chief Ednaldo Rodrigues says the rape convictions of former internationals Dani Alves and Robinho ends “one of the most nefarious chapters” in the country's sports history. Brazil ...
March 24, 2024
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Saudi Arabia Launches Formal Bid to Host 2034 World Cup in FIFA Contest Effectively Already Won
Saudi Arabia launched its formal bid campaign Friday to host the 2034 World Cup, in a race that ...
March 2, 2024
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Brazil’s Dani Alves Gets 4–1/2 Years for Rape in Spain, Will Appeal
BARCELONA—Brazilian footballer Dani Alves was convicted of raping a woman in a Barcelona nightclub in 2022 and sentenced ...
February 22, 2024
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Andreas Brehme, Scorer of West Germany’s Winning Goal in1990 World Cup Final, Dies at 63
BERLIN—Andreas Brehme, who fired West Germany to the 1990 World Cup title with the only goal in the ...
February 20, 2024
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Messi Edges Haaland in Tiebreaker for FIFA’s Best Men’s Player Award; Bonmatí Takes Women’s Prize
LONDON—Lionel Messi landed another prestigious award in soccer—barely. The Argentina star needed a tiebreaker with Erling Haaland to ...
January 16, 2024
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Soccer Player Returns to Warm Welcome in Israel Following Detention in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey—Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel returned to Israel on Monday evening to a cheering crowd, hours after ...
January 15, 2024
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Gambia’s Soccer Team Makes Emergency Landing After Plane Loses Oxygen Flying to Tournament
SERREKUNDA, Gambia—A plane carrying Gambia's national soccer team made an emergency landing after a sudden loss of oxygen ...
January 11, 2024
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Franz Beckenbauer, Who Won World Cup Both as Player and Coach for Germany, Has Died at 78
MUNICH—Franz Beckenbauer, who won the World Cup both as player and coach and became one of Germany’s most ...
January 8, 2024
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Mario Zagallo, the World Cup Winning Player and Coach for Brazil, Dies at Age 92
RIO DE JANEIRO—Mario Zagallo, who won two World Cups as a player, one as a coach and another ...
January 6, 2024
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Paris Saint-Germain and Porto Advance Into Round of 16 of Champions League
GENEVA—Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé were left holding a ticket to the Champions League knockout round Wednesday after ...
December 14, 2023
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Inter Miami to Play 2 Matches in Saudi Arabia; Messi Versus Ronaldo Will Happen Feb. 1
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will meet in Saudi Arabia after all. Inter Miami confirmed Monday ...
December 12, 2023
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Turkey Suspends All League Games After Club President Punches Referee at Top-Flight Match
ANKARA, Turkey—The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league games in the country after a club president punched ...
December 12, 2023
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Argentina’s Messi Named Time’s Athlete of the Year for 2023
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been named Time magazine's Athlete of the Year for 2023 after winning the ...
December 6, 2023
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Haaland Hits New Record, but Man City Lose Top Spot to Arsenal
LONDON—Manchester City striker Erling Haaland claimed another Premier League goal-scoring record but could not extend his side's incredible ...
November 25, 2023
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Shirts Worn by Messi at 2022 World Cup Expected to Fetch Record Price at Auction
Six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina's triumphant run at the 2022 World Cup are expected to ...
November 21, 2023
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NWSL Makes 4-year Media Rights Deal Reportedly Worth $240 Million; Kerolin Crowned League MVP
The National Women's Soccer League announced a four-year media rights deal on Thursday that will be a game ...
November 10, 2023
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Luis Diaz Sends Message for His Kidnapped Father After Scoring for Liverpool
Luis Diaz lifted his Liverpool jersey to reveal a T-shirt with the words “Libertad Para Papa” (“Freedom for ...
November 5, 2023
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Messi Wins Record 8th Ballon D’Or for Best Player in the World
PARIS—Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for the best player in the world on ...
October 31, 2023
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Haaland Scores Twice as Man City Dominates Man United With 3–0 Win
MANCHESTER, England—The goals just keep coming for Erling Haaland. For Manchester United, it's one setback after another. Haaland ...
October 30, 2023
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Bellingham’s Brace Rallies Real Madrid in Clasico Win at Barcelona
BARCELONA—Real Madrid battled back to win 2–1 at Barcelona in a nervy LaLiga 'El Clasico' on Saturday thanks ...
October 28, 2023
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Man United, England Soccer Great Bobby Charlton Dies at 86
MANCHESTER, England—Sir Bobby Charlton, an English soccer icon who survived a plane crash that decimated a Manchester United ...
October 21, 2023
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Belgium Raises Terror Alert After 2 Shot Dead in Terror Attack
Belgian police have shot, during an attempted arrest, an illegal immigrant and ISIS supporter suspected of killing two ...
October 17, 2023
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Manchester United Great Wayne Rooney Joins Tom Brady after Being Named Manager of Birmingham
MANCHESTER, England—First Tom Brady, and now Wayne Rooney. English soccer club Birmingham seems to be collecting sporting icons. ...
October 13, 2023
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2030 World Cup Set to Be Hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco With 3 South American Countries Added
GENEVA—The 2030 men's soccer World Cup is set to feature games in six countries on three continents in ...
October 5, 2023
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Does Boxing’s Concussion Danger Outweigh Its Sporting and Cultural Value? From ‘Rocky’ to ‘Creed’: Boxing as a Cultural Icon
Boxing's concussion risks challenge its cultural value, yet films like "Rocky" and "Creed" highlight its iconic status.
September 29, 2023
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Brendon Fallon
Messi Mania Has Grabbed Hold in Major League Soccer, but Will It Be a Long-Lasting Boost?
It’s highly unlikely any player other than Lionel Messi could have brought Prince Harry, Selena Gomez and Leonardo ...
September 26, 2023
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Member of Panama’s National Soccer Team Shot and Killed in Colon; 2nd in 6 Years
COLON, Panama—A member of Panama’s national soccer team was hanging out with friends in front of the building ...
September 4, 2023
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