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Russia are playing soccer again despite FIFA suspension. How? Because of sports, politics connection
International sport -- soccer in particular -- are tools for global politics, which will never change. Russia's soccer crossroads is proof of that.
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SPURS UNDER SCRUTINY
After Antonio Conte's departure, Daniel Levy's role deserves greater scrutiny
Daniel Levy has appointed 11 full-time managers at Tottenham Hotspur and fired every single one of them. Sooner or later, there will be a 12th.
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TRANSFERS
Transfer Talk: Messi's MLS move hinges on all teams paying his salary?
MLS clubs could all chip in to pay Lionel Messi's wages in an effort to bring the PSG talisman to the league. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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A LARGER NATIONAL GOAL IN MIND
The Marshall Islands are trying to build a soccer team, but their dreams extend far beyond sport
The Marshall Islands don't have a national soccer team, but they're working on it. The goal? Awareness for a nation that deserves your attention.
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SIZING UP ENGLAND
England take control of tricky Euro 2024 qualifying group
In a Euro 2024 qualifying group that contained Italy and Ukraine, England's win over the latter on Sunday put them comfortably in control.
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Kane has England's goal-scoring record, but he really needs trophies
Harry Kane is England's scoring leader, but his career also serves as a warning. The striker needs to win trophies.
NEW EL TRI ERA OFF TO SLOW START
Despite ugly draw vs. Jamaica, Mexico coach Cocca deserves benefit of doubt
Although Mexico could only draw with Jamaica, new coach Diego Cocca hasn't had enough time to leave his mark and deserves the benefit of the doubt.
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RONALDO'S MOTIVATION
Every game matters for record-breaker Ronaldo to keep Messi at bay
Cristiano Ronaldo's career has always been about squeezing every drop from his natural ability and now he wants every goal he can get for Portugal.
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WHAT DOES BRAZIL NEED TO BREAK THE PATTERN?
Morocco defeat no disaster for a Brazil team in holding pattern
Brazil may have slumped to their second-ever defeat to an African side but, for a team without a permanent coach, there were positives to be taken.
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Ready or not, prodigy Alyssa Thompson cast as soccer's next superstar
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- Sources: Man Utd bids below Glazers' valuation
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- Museum to sit Messi statue by Pele, Maradona
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- Peru players, police clash before Madrid friendly
- Conte departs Tottenham by mutual consent
- Man Utd, Wrexham plan July friendly in San Diego
- FIFA to pay $355m for sending players to WCs