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Hollywood actors who support unexpected football teams - from Leeds to Villa

You'd assume A-listers living in America wouldn't be too keen on 'soccer' - but Angelina Jolie loves Liverpool and Tom Hanks is an Aston Villa fan

Daily Mirror

Fans pause action for Friday prayers during first World Cup in a Muslim country

As noon approached, muezzins across Qatar called Muslim soccer players, fans and officials to the first Friday prayers of the first World Cup to take place in a Muslim country.

Reuters

Luis Suarez admits next move is 'most likely' to MLS as league prepares for new star

Major League Soccer could potentially house Luis Suarez in the near future, with the former Barcelona and Liverpool star saying a move to the United States is 'likely'

Daily Mirror

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SI:AM | Soccer vs. Football

Iran’s win over Wales made it a lot easier for the U.S. to get out of the group.

Sports Illustrated

Laborers play sandlot cricket near World Cup soccer stadiums

As dawn broke on another day at the World Cup in Qatar, laborers who built this energy-rich country’s stadiums, roads and subway filled empty stretches of asphalt and sandlots to play cricket

The Independent UK

The Changing Perception of American Soccer in England

The belittlement, Eurosnobbery and condescension remain a fixture for press and fans, but in the industry itself, there’s an acknowledgement of growth and belonging.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer-England fans face stadium ban over crusader costumes in Qatar

England fans will be barred from Friday' match in Qatar against the United States and future World Cup games if they wear crusader replica costumes which are considered culturally insensitive in a Muslim country, FIFA has said.

Reuters

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The Making, Means and Aim of Qatar’s Foray Into Global Soccer

The 2022 World Cup is the culmination of a soccer evolution that has taken place over decades, but it’s also rife with ulterior goals.

Sports Illustrated

Kazu returns to Qatar for first time since 'Agony of Doha'

Japanese soccer legend Kazuyoshi Miura was among the spectators in the stadium during Japan's stunning victory over Germany at the World Cup on Wednesday -- his first time back in Qatar since playing in the 1993 game known in Japan as the "Agony of Doha."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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.

WEKU

‘Not just another World Cup game’: Why England must beware the ‘little brother grown up’ in USA rivalry

Interview: Alexi Lalas breaks down USA’s Thanksgiving mindset in something of a grudge match as the Three Lions face the Stars and Stripes and the second round of games reaches Group B in Qatar

The Independent UK

The Quest for Thanksgiving Futbol at Qatar’s World Cup

Thanksgiving and football go hand in hand, but some 7,400 miles away from home, the football is different and hints of the holiday are found in different corners.

Sports Illustrated

Benjamin Hochman: St. Louisans Josh Sargent, Tim Ream look to upset England in World Cup

In the course of human events, the United States has pulled off the two-biggest upsets against England.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

England transformed soccer in America. Now its players stand in USA’s way

When the US meet England on Friday night, they will effectively be facing one of the reasons for the sport’s rising profile back home

The Guardian - US

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The Loop: Report into Scott Morrison's secret ministries released today, Ronaldo's World Cup record, and Paddington Bear tributes for Queen rehomed

The news Australia is searching for and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up on this morning's stories.

The Independent UK

USA fans enrage rival teams with ‘soccer’ chant at World Cup

Former NFL player Chad Ochocinco Johnson lead offending chant

The Guardian - US

Family of Katie Meyer sues Stanford over soccer star’s death

Suit alleges university caused ‘acute stress reaction’ that led to goalie’s suicide

WEKU

Iran arrests a soccer player for criticizing government and insulting the soccer team

Voria Ghafouri, a prominent player who wasn't chosen to go to the World Cup, is an outspoken critic of Iran's authorities. Reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday's Iran-Wales World Cup match.

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The Independent UK

Family of Stanford soccer star who died by suicide sue university for wrongful death

Katie Meyer was disciplined for throwing hot coffee on a football player who had been accused of sexually assaulting one of her teammates

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Arrests Outspoken Player amid World Cup Scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national football team over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over the team as it competes in the World Cup before a global audience. The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies…

The Independent UK

Iran arrests outspoken player amid World Cup scrutiny

Iran has arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team over his criticism of the government

The Independent UK

Empty streets, cranes: the city built for Qatar's World Cup

Less than a month before it is set to host the World Cup final, Lusail City is oddly quiet

Reuters

Doha's thriving food scene traces transformation before World Cup

A hummus recipe and cashier countertop are the only surviving elements of the original 'Beirut' restaurant, which opened its doors in Qatar in 1960 and has since tracked the capital Doha's metamorphosis from dusty outpost to hosting soccer's World Cup.

WEKU

Why some Brazilians won't be wearing their national soccer colors for the World Cup

Brazilians who voted against President Jair Bolsonaro are torn about sporting the yellow soccer jersey after the far-right leader and his supporters adopted the shirt.

ABC News

Here's a 2022 Qatar World Cup quiz you can nail .... even if you haven't seen a match

The world's best soccer players are trying to find the back of the net, but we want you to find the ball (and more) in our World Cup quiz.

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