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Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly

Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter, saying the international soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year

The Independent UK

15-year-old charged with murder after teenager was stabbed to death in fight on Ohio State University soccer field

Guilliani Olguin Jacinto, 19, died from his injuries following the incident

The Independent UK

Struggling shoe brand makes AI pivot and sees stock rise 300%

Allbirds announced a pivot from shoe manufacturing to artificial intelligence, causing its shares to surge over 300%. The company's stock price jumped from under $3 to over $10 following the surprising announcement. The Allbirds brand and legacy will continue under the ownership of American Exchange Group but continue under the…

The Independent UK

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A long-term plan with mixed results: how Matt Crocker’s US Soccer tenure stacked up

The US federation’s sporting director hired Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes, but it’s too early to judge his larger impact

The Guardian - US

MLS will have fewer US World Cup players than ever. Its impact is being felt anyway

The league’s emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramatically

The Guardian - US

'Piracy costs our clubs $800m'”: Soccer league home to Yamal and Mbappe to "skewer" free illegal football streams with AI in real time

Soccer piracy is costing Spanish clubs up to $800m and pushing leagues toward real-time AI tools that detect illegal streams.

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USMNT Legends Donovan, Lalas Give Blunt Response to Shock Exit of U.S. Soccer Director

The sudden departure of U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has sparked reactions from former USMNT players.

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The 15 Most Expensive Transfers In Soccer History

Spending big doesn’t always guarantee success...

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Key Mauricio Pochettino Ally Exits U.S. Soccer—What Does This Mean for USMNT, World Cup?

U.S. Soccer Federation announced the sudden departure of sporting director Matt Crocker just two months ahead of the World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

US Soccer rocked as sporting director resigns ahead of World Cup

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The Independent UK

Canada launches national ‘Safe Sport’ registry as BC Soccer faces legal claim

The registry, which lists individuals banned for misconduct, is the first phase in what is planned to be a mandatory requirement for Canadian sports organizations

The Guardian - US

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker quits just two months before World Cup

The shock departure comes only two months before the US co-hosts the World Cup

The Independent UK

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup looms

Crocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino to their respective roles as national team coaches

The Guardian - US

In Miami, soccer balls are turned into one-of-a-kind art as World Cup nears

Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family

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Jorginho expresses ‘regret’ over hotel security incident involving Chappell Roan

Soccer star wrote that ‘new information has come to light’

The Guardian - US

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it

Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cup Songs Ever—Ranked

World Cup songs are almost always over-the-top and cheesy—but some are genuinely brilliant.

The Independent UK

From beginning to end: Soccer team switches two coaches with opposite names

A German soccer club has made an eye-catching change, firing one coach whose name means “beginning” and hiring one whose name means “end.”

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Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus

The Ghanaian Football Association says that soccer player Dominic Frimpong was killed after his team's bus was attacked by suspected armed robbers

AAP

Matildas awake 'sleeping giant' in African adventure

The Matildas have quickly got back into their stride after their Asian Cup let-down, with coach Joe Montemurro sure they're helping grow soccer in Africa.

Sports Illustrated

‘He Wasn’t Ready’—MLS Commissioner Admits Mistakes with U.S. Soccer Prodigy Freddy Adu

Now the second youngest player to ever play in MLS, Adu never amounted to the career many had imagined for him in his early years.

Sports Illustrated

Soccer Quiz: How Quickly Can You Name All 30 MLS Clubs?

Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and Thomas Müller are the league’s current marquee attractions.

Sports Illustrated

Midge Purce Is Eager to Highlight NJ/NY As World Cup Host City Ambassador

The Gotham FC star will join Eli Manning and Josh Hart in representing the community on the global stage.

The Independent UK

England learn venues for final World Cup warm-up matches in United States

England will face New Zealand and Costa Rica before beginning their World Cup campaign against Croatia on 17 June

The Independent UK

Iranian American soccer fans torn over World Cup support amid political turmoil

Many Iranian soccer fans living in the US are torn over how to feel about the national team ahead of the World Cup

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