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Econometer: By 2026, could US viewership of the World Cup exceed the Super Bowl?

The World Cup seems to have shaken off some of the controversy over working conditions in Qatar and human rights as viewership is up, especially in the United States.

Tribune News Service

Philadelphia is out of the NWSL’s latest expansion round

PHILADELPHIA — If you’re hoping for a Philadelphia expansion team in the National Women’s Soccer League, you’re going to have to wait a while longer.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Vera Pauw gives her reaction to report into misconduct in the NWSL

Ireland manager Vera Pauw was named in a report into allegations of misconduct in the National Women's Soccer League.

Irish Mirror

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Siniša Mihajlović, Soccer Player and Coach, Dies at 53

Siniša Mihajlović, a former standout soccer player in his native Serbia and then Italy who became a popular coach in Serie A, has died after a long battle with leukemia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Migrant Workers ‘Fulfilled the Beauty of Qatar.’ In Return: Debt and Death.

Before Messi and Mbappe and the lavish hotel shaped like crossed swords, there were waves and waves of mistreated laborers. As the World Cup is settled, remember their story.

Sports Illustrated

Why Hamstring Injuries Among Elite Soccer Players Have Doubled

Hamstring injury proportions—in number of injuries and total absence days—doubled during the 21-year period of study.

Zenger

‘He’s one of us’: Lionel Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

For those who have followed Messi’s career from the very beginning, a win on Sunday would mean the culmination of lifelong dream

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Messi's Hometown in Argentina Yearns for World Cup Victory

Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what were then dirt roads around their working class neighborhood in Rosario, Argentina’s third-largest city. “(Messi) was always kicking something, a ball, a bottle cap,” said Quiroga, who at 35 is the same age as the captain of Argentina’s national…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Messi's hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory

Excitement for Sunday’s World Cup final in Argentina is rising fast and anxiety is running particularly high in Messi’s hometown as many are hoping he will finally win the one major trophy missing from his illustrious career

The Independent UK

Did the US women’s soccer team win their ‘equal pay’ case? It’s complicated

While other federations put their prize money back into developing the next generation, US Soccer’s prize money is paying the current players and their lawyers

The Guardian - US

Macron returns to Qatar for love of sport, despite criticism

French President Emmanuel Macron is about to jet off to Qatar for the second time in a week, despite broad concerns about the emirate’s human rights and environmental record

The Independent UK

Far from home, 10-year-old Ukrainian's dream of soccer stardom lives on

Ten-year-old Danylo Astion fled Ukraine with his family soon after Russia invaded but his dream of becoming a soccer star lives on in Vienna, where training for one of Austria's top teams has rekindled his lust for life.

Reuters

What’s Next for the NWSL After the Latest Investigation?

The NWSL and NWSLPA’s joint investigation further detailed ‘widespread misconduct’ throughout the league.

Sports Illustrated

The NWSL and NWSL Players’ Association’s abuse investigation has new allegations across the league

PHILADELPHIA — The latest report into allegations of abuse in American women’s soccer was published on Tuesday by the National Women’s Soccer League and the NWSL Players’ Association.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Investigation Finds Misconduct Persists in Majority of NWSL Teams

The report, jointly commissioned by the league and its players union, outlined a continued culture of abuse in U.S. women’s professional soccer.

Tribune News Service

NWSL report contains new abuse allegations against former NC Courage coach Paul Riley

RALEIGH, N.C. — A joint league-union report on widespread misconduct in women’s professional soccer released Wednesday includes new allegations against former North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley.

Chicago Sun-Times

Complaints against ex-coach Rory Dames mishandled by Red Stars, NWSL and U.S. Soccer, according to new report

Dames declined requests to be interviewed for this investigation.

ABC News

SA Football capitalises on World Cup momentum to encourage regional kids to take up soccer

Country kids will now be on SA Football's radar with a new role for the Limestone Coast, Eyre Peninsula and Riverland aimed at encouraging more children to try the world game.

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The Independent UK

Mbappe, France advance to World Cup final, beat Morocco 2-0

France and Kylian Mbappé are headed back to the World Cup final for a much-anticipated matchup with Lionel Messi after ending Morocco’s historic run at soccer’s biggest tournament

Chicago Sun-Times

NWSL investigation finds ‘widespread misconduct’ directed at players

A report detailing the results of the year-long investigation was published Wednesday, a little over two months after the release of U.S. Soccer’s report on a separate investigation by former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Q. Yates that found emotional abuse and sexual misconduct were systemic…

Wales Online

Grant Wahl's cause of death confirmed after journalist collapsed during World Cup game

The American journalist was tweeting about the match moments before he collapsed

The Independent UK

Wife: Journalist Wahl died of aortic aneurysm at World Cup

Grant Wahl died of a ruptured blood vessel when he was stricken while covering a World Cup match last weekend, according to an autopsy of the well-known American soccer writer

The Independent UK

Argentina airline adds 2 more flights for World Cup final

Argentina’s national carrier has scheduled two extra flights from Buenos Aires to Qatar to take soccer fans to the World Cup final

Chicago Sun-Times

Soccer journalist Grant Wahl died of heart aneurysm

“No amount of CPR or shocks would have saved him. His death was unrelated to COVID. His death was unrelated to vaccination status. There was nothing nefarious about his death,”Wahl’s wife, Dr. Céline Gounder, said.

Reuters

Morocco targets diplomatic goals after World Cup run

Morocco wants to turn admiration for its team's World Cup run into diplomatic capital to secure a bigger role in African soccer and backing for its bid to host the global tournament.

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