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Liberian president's long stay abroad criticised

Monrovia (AFP) - Liberian President George Weah's long absence from the country has raised eyebrows and prompted criticism, leading one opposition figure to ask if the West African nation is running on "autopilot".

AFP

England 0-0 USA: player ratings from the World Cup Group B game

Harry Maguire was one of England’s better performers on a night when the USA’s three midfielders caught the eye

The Guardian - UK

For Tim Weah, a World Cup goal capped a family journey. Now he's ready for England

The U.S. will play England at 2 p.m. ET on Friday in Qatar, with Weah's parents in the stands. His father, George Weah, was a star player in the '90s but never made it to the World Cup himself.

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Timothy Weah emerges from father's shadow after receiving Pele Instagram reaction

George Weah is the only African to win the Ballon d'Or and is now the President of Liberia - his son Timothy Weah is currently starring for the United States at World Cup 2022

Daily Mirror

World Cup 2022 briefing: will Spain and Germany hit heights on day four?

Four European contenders for the trophy step into the fray a day after favourites Argentina came unstuck

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2022 key events: Winners and losers on day 2 in Qatar

England trounced Iran, the Netherlands edged Senegal 2-0, and Wales tied with USA on Day 2 of the World Cup.

Al Jazeera

USA’s European elite sparkle then fizzle on World Cup return against Wales

Gregg Berhalter displayed a preference for players who ply their trade overseas. For large parts of Monday’s game it was clear why

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Gareth Bale’s late goal deals USMNT a 1-1 tie in its World Cup opener

It had to be Gareth Bale, didn’t it.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

U.S. settles for draw with Wales in World Cup opener

The Americans are back in action on Friday against Group B leader England.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bale to the rescue as Wales snatch US draw on World Cup return

Al-Rayyan (Qatar) (AFP) - Gareth Bale scored a late penalty to snatch a 1-1 draw with the United States in Wales' first World Cup game in 64 years on Monday.

AFP

A reminder that Timothy Weah’s dad George is a famous soccer player and politician

A fun fact about Timothy Weah.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The USMNT’s first goal of the 2022 World Cup was an absolute beauty by Tim Weah

What a beautiful goal.

USA Today Sports Media Group

10 best footballers to have never played a World Cup game including three Man Utd legends

A number of the world’s iconic players have played at the showpiece tournament but at the same time, a vast array of iconic players have not had the pleasure of strutting their stuff at the World Cup despite hugely successful careers

Daily Mirror

Weah relishing 'surreal' World Cup experience

Doha (AFP) - Tim Weah is relishing the chance to play on the one stage his famous footballing father never graced when he takes to the field for the United States at the World Cup.

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Liberian civil war torture trial of rebel commander opens in Paris

A rebel commander during the first Liberian Civil War, Kunti Kamara goes on trial in Paris on Monday for crimes against humanity, torture, and acts of barbarity, including the enslavement of an entire community in Lofa County, northwestern Liberia.

Radio France Internationale

Survivors sue Liberian government over failure to track down civil war killers

Survivors of a massacre during Liberia’s civil war have sued the government in Monrovia for its failure to address wartime atrocities. The administration of President George Weah is under pressure to implement a report setting guidelines on bringing wartime criminals to justice.

Radio France Internationale

Liberia's corruption culture linked to failure to pursue war criminals

Liberia’s pervasive culture of impunity, which has been brought into focus by recent US sanctions against three senior officials, has its roots in the failure of the country’s justice system after the civil war, according to a Liberian analyst.

Radio France Internationale

Liberia's George Weah under pressure over handling of corruption allegations made by US

Liberian President George Weah is facing a backlash over how he has handled corruption accusations made by the United States against three top officials.

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Liberia's Weah under pressure over 'corrupt' allies

Monrovia (AFP) - Liberian President George Weah is facing a backlash over his handling of corruption accusations made by the United States against three of his close allies.

Radio France Internationale

Liberia suspends senior officials accused of corruption by US

At least three high-ranking Liberian officials have been suspended from office after being sanctioned for "acts of corruption" by the United States government.

Reuters

Liberia suspends three officials accused by U.S. of corruption

Liberia President George Weah on Tuesday suspended three government officials who were sanctioned by the United States for what it said was their ongoing involvement in public corruption.

Sports Illustrated

Americans Abroad: Injuries, Transfer Talk and Tillman’s Big Jump

The jockeying for World Cup roster places continues, with potential moves, an inability to see the field and breakout performances all part of the picture.

Daily Record

Nohan Kenneh on John McGinn's role in Hibs transfer as he issues 'cool head' derby pledge

Kenneh left behind Leeds United in favour of Lee Johnson's overhaul at Easter Road.

Al Jazeera

All you need to know about Liberia’s new dual citizenship law

The law, which ends a 1973 ban on dual nationality, is partly due to extensive campaigning by Liberians in the diaspora.

The Independent UK

Liberia marks its founding and independence amid challenges

Liberia is celebrating two major anniversaries this year — 200 years ago freed slaves from the U.S. arrived here and 25 years later they declared the country to be independent

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