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Saudi Arabia Wins Seat on FIFA Ruling Council

Saudi Arabia won a seat on FIFA’s ruling Council before being set to be confirmed as host of the 2027 Asian Cup. Saudi soccer federation president Yasser Almisehal was among six Asian soccer officials elected by AFC members to represent them on FIFA’s decision-making council through 2027. Saudi Arabia is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

NFT trading card game Sorare adds the world's most popular soccer league

The professional soccer league is one of the most popular in the world, and home to teams like Manchester United.

Fortune

'The best-kept secret in the State Department.' How sports help U.S. diplomats.

When U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken visited the Middle East last fall, he didn't go there just to talk about oil and natural gas, terrorism or the war in Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times

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A study of close to half a million soccer fans shows how group identity shapes behaviour

On Dec. 18, Argentina defeated France after penalties in what some have called the greatest World Cup final ever. For one month the attention of soccer fans from Brazil to Morocco was devoted to their national teams as the Seleção Canarinho, Atlas Lions and 30 other teams battled through the…

The Conversation

Brandon Vázquez has shined for U.S. soccer. Could they lose him to Mexico?

LOS ANGELES — Pancakes.

Los Angeles Times

Bay Area’s NWSL expansion team bid in ‘advanced discussions’ according to report

The Bay Area reportedly is nearing the finish line to be one of the three expansion teams in the National Women’s Soccer League and would begin play in 2024, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal on Friday.

Tribune News Service

U.S. to Host 2024 Copa America Set to Include Concacaf Participants

Soccer’s North and South American governing bodies announced a partnership that will include a joint Copa, a women’s tournament and a club event.

Sports Illustrated

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‘Tip of the iceberg’: why abuse in Canadian sport is worse than it seems

Canada has been rocked by scandals across many sports that not only exposed abusive coaches but also institutional mismanagement of abuse by national sporting organizations

The Guardian - US

Patience urged with teen soccer star Clegg

Wellington Phoenix coach Natalie Lawrence can understand the excitement around her teenage star Milly Clegg, who turned 17 on November 1.

AAP

US Soccer crisis deepens as top team officials quit

MIAMI: The United States men's national football team, already without a permanent coach, was plunged further into turmoil on Thursday with both the federation's Sporting Director and the national team General Manager quitting their jobs.

Bangkok Post

Life-size doll wearing shirt of Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. hung from bridge in possible hate crime

A life-size doll wearing the shirt of Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr. was found hung off a bridge in Madrid early Thursday morning, just hours before a game between archrivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Tribune News Service

U.S. Soccer loses two top leaders, jeopardizing Gregg Berhalter's future as coach

LOS ANGELES — A day after opening arguably the biggest World Cup cycle in its history, the U.S. Soccer Federation finds itself without a sporting director and without a general manager or coach for its men's national team.

Los Angeles Times

Earnie Stewart’s Departure Adds to Uncertain Times at U.S. Soccer

The USSF is now without a sporting director and men’s general manager while it also searches for the next USMNT coach.

Sports Illustrated

Wrexham eyes Hollywood ending in impressive FA Cup run

The Hollywood owners of Wrexham are still learning British soccer vernacular

The Independent UK

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Dylan Hernandez: USMNT must demonstrate it is invested in Alejandro Zendejas' future

LOS ANGELES — In the wake of the Soccer Mom Scandal that continues to be a major source of embarrassment, this was a victory U.S. Soccer desperately needed.

Miami Herald

Young fans traveled 4,400 miles to see Jimmy Butler play. After missing game, he did this.

MIAMI — While soccer is the biggest sport in Argentina, and the nation won the FIFA World Cup last month, basketball fans also reside in the South American country.

Sports Illustrated

Reyna Scores Match-Winning Goal in Second Straight Game

Amid a family drama that has consumed U.S. Soccer, the Borussia Dortmund forward has now scored two goals in his first two games back.

The Independent UK

Late Grant Wahl to get US Soccer's Colin Jose Media Award

The late Grant Wahl will be honored with this year’s Colin Jose Media Award, given to journalists who made long-term contributions to soccer in the United States

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AAP

Socceroo's tireless refugee work rewarded

Awer Mabil grew up in a Kenyan refugee camp. The Socceroo has been recognised for his work improving the lives of other people seeking protection.

The Independent UK

Soccer star's husband fired for giving players painkillers

An outside investigation has found that the husband of U.S. women’s team defender Crystal Dunn illegally distributed a controlled substance to Portland Thorns players in his role as the team’s athletic trainer

Irish Mirror

Soccer coach says kids stop playing sport due to homework as he backs Michael D's call for ban

"I'm genuinely concerned that homework is forcing girls, especially teenagers, to give up training and matches"

WEKU

Oregon lawmaker introduces a bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, taking aim at sports apparel manufacturers that use leather from the animals to make their products.

ABC News

New bill in Oregon aims to ban 'unconscionable' import and sale of kangaroo products being used by Nike and other companies

The bill takes aim at sports apparel manufacturers using kangaroo leather to make their products, despite Australian researchers previously calling a ban "an own goal".

The Independent UK

Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature

The Independent UK

Aston Villa sign Colombia striker Jhon Duran from Chicago Fire

Villa agreed a reported £14.75million deal with the Major League Soccer franchise for the 19-year-old last week.

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