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More coverage disruptions at BBC as Lineker crisis deepens

The BBC’s sports coverage is facing a second day of severe disruptions as dozens of staff refused to work in solidarity with top soccer host Gary Lineker

The Independent UK

BBC crisis escalates as presenters, players support football host Lineker

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as the network scrambled to stem an escalating crisis over its suspension of soccer host Gary Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's new asylum policy.

France 24

Argentina's initial fervor for Pope Francis has faded

When Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina became Pope Francis, much of his home country celebrated as if it had just won a soccer World Cup championship

The Independent UK

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The Sixers’ Daryl Morey and David Blitzer are helping bring the NWSL back to Salt Lake City

PHILADELPHIA — The 76ers’ president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has joined a group of investors led by Sixers part-owner David Blizter that is bringing the National Women’s Soccer League back to Salt Lake City.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jamie Vardy's US Soccer team forced to withdraw from 2023 season over lack of funds

The 2023 MLS NEXT Pro campaign will not involve Rochester New York FC, as the team backed by Premier League star Jamie Vardy have been forced to pull out over finances

Daily Mirror

Star soccer compere likens UK government to Nazis and sparks BBC on-air crisis

The BBC faces a growing crisis over its suspension of presenter, former soccer great Gary Lineker, for critical asylum policy comments.

The New Daily

BBC crisis escalates as players and stars rally behind soccer host Gary Lineker

The BBC was forced to scrap much of its weekend sports programming as it scrambled to stem a crisis over its suspension of Lineker for comments criticizing the British government's asylum policy.

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Full transcript as Soccer Saturday panel talk Newcastle's 'big' six months and transfer 'mistake'

Jeff Stelling was joined in the Soccer Saturday studio by pundits Kris Boyd, Michael Dawson, Paul Merson and Clinton Morrison and the panel discussed Newcastle United

Chronicle Live

Political football: how the UK’s culture wars engulfed the national game

For the first time in 59 years, the BBC’s flagship soccer show is broadcasting without a host because of a row over free speech

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors accuse Barcelona of corruption in ref payments

Prosecutors have formally accused Spanish soccer club Barcelona of corruption because of its payments over several years to a company that belonged to the vice president of the country’s refereeing committee

The Independent UK

2 Indonesian soccer officials found guilty in one of the deadliest stadium stampedes

The match organizer and the security chief were handed down prison sentences Thursday in connection with a 2022 stampede that killed more than 130 people following a match in East Java.

WEKU

Former Fox exec found guilty in bribery scheme for soccer game rights

Hernan Lopez was convicted of conspiring to commit wire fraud and launder money. Co-defendant Carlos Martinez was acquitted.

Axios

Split verdict for ex-Fox execs in soccer rights bribe case

A former Fox executive has been convicted of paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top soccer matches

The Independent UK

Love Island's Kem Cetinay reveals 'secret' winning tactic and Usain Bolt friendship ahead of Soccer Aid return

The Essex restaurateur has been a staple of the UNICEF charity match since 2019 and is in the running to become the all-time top scorer

Manchester Evening News

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Most Players Prefer World Cup in European Summer, Union Says

Most of the players from last year's World Cup do not want the soccer tournament to be held again in November and December, global union FIFPRO said Thursday. Citing the short preparation and recovery times for players from a World Cup squeezed into the middle of the European club season,…

The Independent UK

Indonesia jails organizer, security chief in soccer tragedy

An Indonesian court has jailed a soccer club organizer and its chief of security on charges of negligence leading to the deaths of 135 people when police fired tear gas in a stadium, setting off a panicked run for the exits

Reuters

Indonesian match official jailed over deadly soccer stampede

An Indonesian court sentenced a soccer match official to one and a half years in prison on Thursday after finding him guilty of negligence over one of the world's deadliest stadium stampedes.

Miami Herald

MLS commissioner Don Garber weighs in on Lionel Messi to Inter Miami rumors

MIAMI — Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber weighed in on the Lionel Messi to Inter Miami rumors as the club and league await word on the Argentine superstar’s plans for this summer.

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Manchester Evening News

I'm A Celebrity's Scarlette Douglas to make history with Soccer Aid debut as she says she'll lean on fellow campmate Jill Scott

The TV star is the first female celebrity from a non professional football background to take part in the annual charity match

The Guardian - US

Can MLS grow its fanbase by ‘doing a Wrexham’?

The Welsh club has enjoyed a surge in popularity thanks to its starring role in a docuseries. But TV coverage doesn’t necessarily guarantee success

The Independent UK

Appeals court restores promoter's lawsuit against FIFA

A federal appeals court says a promoter's lawsuit against FIFA and the U.S. Soccer Federation can proceed to trial after a lower-court judge had thrown it out

Chicago Sun-Times

Soccer meets baseball: How training with a goalkeeper helped Cubs’ Patrick Wisdom at third base

Wisdom has already provided a defensive highlight this spring.

AAP

Rising soccer star Noah Botic extends Western Utd deal

Exciting striker Noah Botic has cashed in on his recent A-League Men goalscoring feats by signing a new two-year contract with John Aloisi's Western United.

The Independent UK

Argentina boosts security forces in violence-plagued Rosario

Argentina’s president says he will send hundreds more federal security forces to the central city of Rosario where drug violence has drawn international attention due to a recent threat against soccer superstar Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

Soccer Aid is back as Chris Kamara makes Royal visit – Tuesday’s sporting social

Presenter and analyst Kamara was awarded an MBE.

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