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Ex-Soccer Chief in Spain to Stand Trial on Sexual Assault Charge
Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish soccer, is charged with two different counts in connection with the unsolicited kiss…
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Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.
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Playing Soccer in Abidjan? Get Yourself a Pair of Lêkê.
In Ivory Coast, where a major tournament has drawn the continent’s best teams, a plastic sandal is the preferred gear…
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Der Kaiser: Public Face of Germany’s Cup Effort
MUNICH, July 6 Regardless of who wins the World Cup final between Italy and France on Sunday, there will…
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Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss
Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing…
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It’s OK to Call It Soccer
The football-vs.-soccer debate is not about language at all.
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Knowledge Is Power. But Is It Fun to Watch?
Data has driven soccer to new heights. But narrowing the margins in matches might come at the expense of their…
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How a North Korean Soccer Prodigy Vanished, and Re-emerged
Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to…
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FIFA Bans Former Spanish Soccer Chief for 3 Years
Luis Rubiales, the former president of the country’s soccer federation, was ousted in disgrace after he forcibly kissed a player…
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When Saying Nothing Is Saying Something
Leagues and teams probably would have preferred not to take a public position on the Israel-Hamas war. That they could…