soccer
The World Cup runs on migrant workers
July 13, 2018In Russia, they are blamed for stealing jobs, decreasing wages, and plotting terrorist attacks—the same type of accusations heard from far too many in the U.S. these days.
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World Cup round-up: When politics and fútbol collide
June 28, 2018FIFA seems to be cracking down heavily on fan behavior—hooliganism—by holding teams accountable and hitting them where it hurts—the pocket book.
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Racism on the pitch: Jerusalem soccer team wants ‘Trump’ in its name
June 1, 2018Beitar Jerusalem is closely aligned with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, and its fans have a long right-wing history.
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Argentina: Child prostitution ring exposed; kids given football boots for sex
April 26, 2018Many children in club boarding houses come from impoverished communities, living far from their parents, dreaming of making it big in professional football.
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Today in history: Pelé, greatest soccer player ever, turns 75
October 23, 2015Pelé, the now retired Brazilian professional soccer player widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, was born on this date in 1940.
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