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US soccer sexual abuse scandal: Probe reveals widespread misconduct by coaches

Last year, half of the coaches of America's National Women's Soccer League were fired following players' complaints of emotional and sexual abuse. This week, a follow-up investigation into the scandal showed that this kind of abuse is systemic in women's football in the US. Our Sports Editor Selina Sykes tells…

France 24

Indonesia police say 6 facing criminal charges over soccer stampede

Six people including police and match organisers are facing criminal charges in Indonesia over a stampede at a soccer game at the weekend that killed at least 131 people, the country's police chief said on Thursday.

Reuters

Abuse in women's professional soccer was an 'open secret' – the 'bystander effect' and structural barriers prevented more players from speaking out

An investigation has found that widespread abuse of players in U.S. women’s professional soccer existed despite some of the behavior of coaches being “an open secret.”

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NWSL’s Red Stars Remove Owner as Chairman of Board

The move comes on the heels of a stunning report that uncovered details of alleged sexual misconduct involving former coach Rory Dames.

Sports Illustrated

Red Stars Board of Directors wants to facilitate sale of Arnim Whisler’s shares

The Red Stars board is comprised of Dean Egerter, Abel Lezcano, Colleen Mares (Advisory Board Co-Chair), Kim Vender Moffat, Brian Walsh, Kevin Willer doesn’t intend to stop there.

Chicago Sun-Times

Thorns, Timbers Dismiss Embattled Executives Amid NWSL Scandal

The announcement comes on the heels of a bombshell investigation into alleged systemic emotional abuse and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Sports Illustrated

Adidas drawn into historic spat between Morocco and Algeria over new jersey design

Moroccans take to social media to accuse Adidas of cultural appropriation for their new culture collection training kit for the Algerian national soccer team.

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Ukraine links World Cup host bid to beating horrors of war

Ukrainian soccer federation president Andriy Pavelko says hosting World Cup matches in 2030 would be “the dream of people who survived the horrors of war” after his country launched a joint bid with Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

Stopping abuse must be ‘top of the list’ for women’s sport, Lucy Bronze says

An investigation found abuse and misconduct ‘had become systemic’ in America’s National Women’s Soccer League

The Independent UK

England’s Lucy Bronze calls for report on abuse within women’s game to be moment for change

Lucy Bronze has praised the bravery of players for speaking out after an investigation released this week found abuse and misconduct within women’s professional soccer in the United States had become “systemic”.

Evening Standard

Zimbabwe’s girl footballers kick back against teen pregnancy

In a country where being a teenage girl can be dangerous, the football club Street Set is helping girls to stay safe

Evening Standard

Indonesia's President Joko WIdodo orders national stadium audit, while FIFA boss offers help to fix the country's soccer issues

As well as ordering a national stadium audit, Joko Widodo has spoken to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, who has offered to help address Indonesia's football problems as investigations into what lead to the death of at least 131 people continue.

ABC News

Indonesian leader says locked gates contributed to deaths

Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo says locked gates had contributed to the crush at the soccer stadium that left 131 dead and over 400 injured when police fired tear gas and set off a panicked run for the exits

The Independent UK

Indonesia leader says locked doors, steep stairs key factors in deadly stampede

Locked stadium doors were a key reason why an Indonesian soccer riot turned so deadly, President Joko Widodo said on Wednesday,

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Reuters

Finding their bodies: Indonesian fan's desperate search for family after soccer stampede

Andi Hariyanto says he will never watch a football match again after his wife, two teenage daughters and a cousin were crushed to death in a stampede at an Indonesian stadium last week.

Sports Illustrated

Former NWSL Commissioner Deflects Blame Amid Abuse Scandals

Lisa Baird claimed she did not ignore allegations made against former Portland Thorns and North Carolina Courage manager Paul Riley.

Tribune News Service

Former NC Courage coach Paul Riley part of ‘systematic’ mistreatment in women’s soccer, report finds

An independent investigation of professional women’s soccer that focused on three former head coaches, including Paul Riley of the North Carolina Courage, found systemic abuse of players and a failure of oversight.

The Guardian - US

USWNT players ‘horrified, exhausted and really angry’ after NWSL abuse report

US captain Becky Sauerbrunn has demanded radical reform after an investigation found sexual misconduct had become systemic in North America

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WEKU

5 takeaways from the report on abuse in the National Women's Soccer League

A new investigative report details sexual misconduct and verbal abuse by coaches in the league – and a lack of action by those in charge to address problems, despite years of players' complaints.

WEKU

Indonesia police say gates in the soccer stadium stampede were too small for escape

Police said the gates were unlocked but each only able to accommodate two people at a time as hundreds tried to flee. On Saturday, 125 people died and hundreds were hurt after police fired tear gas.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | The Bombshell NWSL Investigation

Here’s what you need to know about allegations of misconduct concerning three former NWSL head coaches.

The Guardian - US

The horrifying abuse in the NWSL is no surprise to anyone in the game

None of the stories from the Yates investigation, which include reports of coaches sexually assaulting their players, were shocking for me or my peers. Silence must not prevail

ABC News

Indonesia police say stadium exit gates too small for escape in deadly soccer stampede

Police say the gates at the soccer stadium can only accommodate two people at a time, as hundreds were trying to escape.

The Independent UK

Indonesia police: Stadium exit gates too small for escape

Indonesian police say the gates at the soccer stadium where police fired tear gas and set off a deadly crush were too small and could only accommodate two at a time when hundreds were trying to escape

The News Lens

One of the Worst Stadium Tragedies in History: An Expert Explains What Led to the Soccer Stampede in Indonesia

Indonesia’s football crowds are well-known for their excitability. The risk of crowds getting out of hand should be managed pre-emptively.

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