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He Failed At Manchester City. Now He Is Georgia’s New Far-Right President.
Mikheil Kavelashvili’s path to politics started on the soccer field — but his old teammates are shocked by his rise,The New York Times - 51m -
Ex-soccer player becomes Georgia president
Former Manchester City player Mikheil Kavelashvili became president of Georgia on Saturday.ESPN - 1h -
Far-Right Soccer Star Is Tapped for Presidency of Georgia
The vote, boycotted by opposition parties in Parliament, sets up a standoff with the sitting president and deepens turmoil in the country after protests and a disputed election.The New York Times - 5h -
As the Mastermind of Far-Right ‘Active Clubs’ Goes to Prison, His Violent Movement Goes Global
The white supremacist Robert Rundo faces years in prison. But the “Active Club” network he helped create has proliferated in countries around the world, from Eastern Europe to South America.Wired - 1d -
Georgian lawmakers elect far-right, anti-west hardliner as new president
Constitutional crisis deepens as opposition says election of former footballer Mikheil Kavelashvili is ‘illegitimate’. Georgian lawmakers have elected Mikheil Kavelashvili , a pro-Russia, hardline ...The Guardian - 12h -
Why Meloni’s annual far-right festival is becoming mainstream
Also in this newsletter: Europe’s telcos plead for deregulationFinancial Times - 1d -
Humpback Whale Sets Record for How Far It Traveled
The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said.The New York Times - 1d -
Slot 'far from pleased' with perfect Liverpool's win
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has demanded more from his team after they battled to a 1-0 victory in the Champions League and said he was "far from happy" with the performance.ESPN - 2d -
Far-Right Militias Seek Role in Trump Deportation Plan
The incoming administration said it would not rely on outside groups to carry out its plan to deport millions of immigrants, but militias have a long record of inserting themselves into patrolling ...The New York Times - 3d -
Sports Illustrated takes over naming rights of pro soccer venue Red Bull Arena
Red Bull Arena in Harrison, New Jersey, will be renamed Sports Illustrated Stadium.CNBC - 3d -
Overdose deaths are down, but the crisis is far from resolved
It is far too soon to declare victory.The Hill - 3d -
Slot 'far from pleased' with Liverpool display
Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he is unhappy with the way they performed in a 1-0 win at Girona in the Champions League.BBC News - 4d -
The Far-Reaching Impact of a Soccer Scandal That Led to Relegation
In 2006, Juventus was relegated and stripped of titles. This week, it will play Manchester City, which faces 115 charges from the Premier League.The New York Times - 4d -
Brook is 'far and away' best batter in world - Root
Harry Brook is "by far and away the best player in the world", according to his England team-mate Joe Root.BBC News - 5d -
Romania's far-right presidential candidate denounces canceled vote at closed polling station
Romania’s far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has protested outside a closed polling station against a top court’s unprecedented decision to annul the first round of the vote in which ...ABC News - 6d -
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Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes accused of pepper spraying woman
Far-right influencer Nick Fuentes is due in court later this month.ABC News - Dec. 7 -
Germany's far-right AfD party nominates a candidate for chancellor in the upcoming election
The far-right Alternative for Germany party has presented its candidate for chancellor in the country’s upcoming electionABC News - Dec. 7 -
Romania tries to suppress a far-right surge
Călin Georgescu appeared set to win the presidential election until the nation’s high court annulled the first-round resultFinancial Times - Dec. 7 -
Far-right activists from Germany spent US election day at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
AfD parliamentary candidate and influencers posed for photos with now president-elect at his Florida home. As Donald Trump gathered his supporters, family and friends at Mar-a-Lago on US election ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
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Romania's top court annuls first round of presidential vote won by far-right candidate
A top Romanian court has annulled the first round of the country’s presidential election, days after declassified intelligence alleged Russia ran a coordinated online campaign to promote the ...ABC News - Dec. 6 -
Trump and Kushner Help Launch New U.S.-Based Soccer Tournament
The Club World Cup will take place in the United States next summer, and a draw for the games was held on Thursday night.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
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Romanian top court annuls 1st round of presidential vote won by far-right Calin Georgescu
Romanian top court annuls 1st round of presidential vote won by far-right Calin GeorgescuABC News - Dec. 6 -
Why isn't there a chance to crown the best club in women's soccer?
Marta might not have been wrong in saying the NWSL is the world's best, so give us Orlando vs. Barcelona!ESPN - Dec. 6 -
Kidnapped soccer star rescued after shootout in jungle
Soccer player Pedro Perlaza was freed along with another person, authorities said. "They've been badly treated, but they're alive," police said.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Why Soccer Players Are Training in the Dark
Sports science company Okkulo has shown that its specially lit training environment can improve players’ visual-motor skills—and a growing number of sports are starting to test it out.Wired - Dec. 6 -
Romania's far right presidential frontrunner vows to end Ukraine aid
Calin Georgescu, who leads Romania's presidential race, tells the BBC he would end support for Ukraine if elected.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
MLS Commissioner Don Garber talks Apple subscribers, Messi and growth of soccer
MLS Commissioner Don Garber said Apple subscriptions are exceeding expectations.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
A Women’s Soccer Star Faced Bad-Faith Attacks. More Are Inevitable.
The N.W.S.L. failed to protect a player who became a lighting rod for hate, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
There’s No Denying That Carli Lloyd Earned Her Spot in Soccer’s Hall of Fame
The soccer star loved proving critics wrong, but almost no one doubted her place among the sport’s elite, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Why One of Soccer’s Hottest Prospects Left Arsenal for Manchester United
Chido Obi, who just became the Under-18 Premier League’s all-time record goalscorer, swapped London for Manchester in the summer.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Far right leaves French government on the brink ahead of no-confidence vote
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will seek to topple Macron's prime minister, Barnier, in the French parliament.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Will the far right in France seize the chance to topple the government?
Triggered by an austerity budget, a no-confidence vote threatens fresh instability – and Macron’s future. Don’t get This is Europe delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up here With threats ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
The USWNT reclaimed soccer's mountaintop in 2024. Its next task: ‘evolve’
The USWNT capped an unbeaten first half-year under Emma Hayes with a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Ireland Rejected the Far Right. The Election Conspiracy Theories Have Already Begun
Ireland’s far-right candidates expected to succeed on a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric, but the people rejected them wholesale.Wired - Dec. 3 -
How has the French far right managed to cancel a Black anti-racism scholar for ‘racism’? | Rokhaya Diallo
An event at the European parliament featuring the French academic Maboula Soumahoro was axed after French MEPs objected. Maboula Soumahoro is a renowned French scholar and public intellectual. The ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match
Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...ABC News - Dec. 2