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Move over Messi and Ronaldo. A new generation of soccer stars is lining up to win the Ballon d'Or
No Lionel MessiSports - ABC News - October 27 -
Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style
The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.Sports - The New York Times - November 10 -
Soccer star Marta is on the brink of an NWSL title: "Magic moment for me"
After a near-perfect season – they only lost two games and won the NWSL Shield title – the Orlando Pride finished at the top of the table and will play for the championship on Saturday.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Opoku-Fordjour leads England's new prop star generation
Asher Opoku-Fordjour is part of rich seam of front-row talent being moulded by coaches from a golden age of English forwards.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Lily Yohannes picks USWNT: Teenage midfielder chooses to represent USA Soccer over the Netherlands
The teenager had the option of becoming a dual-national had she pursued a Dutch passportSports - CBS Sports - November 12 -
U.S. Men’s Soccer Star Mimics a Donald Trump Dance During Goal Celebration
Christian Pulisic said he saw other professional athletes showcasing a move inspired by Trump over the weekend.Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer playersEntertainment - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Pop star Ed Sheeran helps favorite soccer team sign player before getting on stage with Taylor Swift
It turns out British pop star Ed Sheeran is also good at recruiting soccer playersSports - ABC News - 3 days ago -
The Rise of Soccer’s ‘Arrival Fits’
Following in the footsteps of U.S. sports, European soccer clubs are platforming their players’ most creative outfits.Sports - The New York Times - 13 hours ago -
The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo
Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer
A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.Sports - The New York Times - November 8 -
Picking an Attorney General
Donald Trump has nominated a loyalist, Matt Gaetz, to lead the Justice Department. But his confirmation is not a sure thing.Top stories - The New York Times - November 14 -
The New Pick for Attorney General
Also, New York’s congestion tolls were approved. Here's the latest at the end of Friday.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals
Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?
The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
How migrant children are using soccer to connect
Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer
Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru
Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.Sports - ESPN - November 5 -
Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player
A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.World - The New York Times - November 5 -
When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models
Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...Top stories - NBC News - November 8 -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested
Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded
Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?
The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.Sports - The New York Times - November 14 -
France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack
After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.World - The New York Times - November 14 -
The Piece of Soccer Kit That Has Become Extremely Rare
This item was once an essential feature, but now it is hardly ever seen on the field.Sports - The New York Times - November 16 -
The Accessory With a Surprising Role in Soccer Players’ Success
Some teams insist that video games help build team chemistry.Sports - The New York Times - November 18 -
Kang makes record donation U.S. women's soccer
Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang has pledged to donate $30 million to the U.S. Soccer Federation's women's and girls' programs, the USSF announced Tuesday.Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago -
How the World Analyzes Soccer and Why the U.S. Is Good at It
You can learn much about a country’s culture by how it dissects the sport.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
How NWSL fans are building a movement for women's soccer
The National Women's Soccer League Championship will draw thousands of fans to CPKC Stadium, marking the end of a historic season. Jan Crawford explores how diehard supporters are driving a ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
"Mornings Memory:" Soccer's rise in St. Louis
As Kansas City hosts the NWSL Championship, we revisit a 1971 report on soccer's rise in nearby St. Louis. Dana Jacobson connects the region's soccer roots to the big match ahead.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Lebanese soccer player in coma after lsraeli strikes
Leading Lebanese footballer Celine Haidar is in a medically induced coma after she was critically wounded in an Israeli strike near her home in Beirut's southern suburbs, putting her international ...Sports - ESPN - Yesterday -
Trump's new attorney general pick is a former Florida attorney general
President-elect Trump's new pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, is a longtime ally who helped him amplify claims of 2020 election interference. She is a former Florida attorney general. Late ...Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
The Wallenbergs start succession to sixth generation
The three cousins leading the $660bn Swedish business empire want more family members involved and, for the first time, womenBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Irish general election to be officially called
Taoiseach Simon Harris is expected to announce the date for a general election later.Top stories - BBC News - November 8