FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming star player

• FIFA bans Panama FA prez for fat-shaming player

  FIFA suspended the president of Panama's soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star player in the women's national team.
  
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  The Piece of Soccer Equipment That Some Players Don’t Like to Wear

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  USMNT's John Tolkin taking big risk in Bundesliga move: Here's why it's one USA soccer player had to take

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• Norwich's Sainz gets FA ban for spitting at player

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  ESPN - Jan. 10
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  Transgender players to be banned from women’s hockey

  Transgender players will be banned from competing in women’s hockey across England from the start of next season.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8
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  Reliving the Terrifying Robbery That Left One Soccer Star ‘Lost’

  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang tells all about a career marked with chaos, mistakes and glory.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 7
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  USMNT's Antonee Robinson named U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year, tops in-form Christian Pulisic

  Robinson is the first defender to win the award since Oguchi Onyewu did in 2006
  
  CBS Sports - Jan. 5
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  It Took 11 Seasons, but This N.F.L. Player Is Finally Becoming a Star

  Kyle Van Noy has had fractured ribs, a herniated disc, and a fractured orbital socket during his career. It has all made him more resilient.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 3
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  The Top 12 Soccer Stars Available as Free Transfers

  With the January transfer window now open, the best soon-to-be-free-agents can officially discuss moves to other soccer teams.
  
  The New York Times - Jan. 1

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