Soccer World Cup
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Marta in Brazil’s Squad for Women’s World Cup but Cristiane Not Included
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Soccer superstar Marta overcame injury worries to be included in Brazil's squa...
July 11, 2023
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A Player’s Mistreatment Exposes Flawed Sex Eligibility Rules Used by FIFA at Women’s World Cup
Barbra Banda will be allowed to captain Zambia in its Women's World Cup debut and continue a promisi...
July 11, 2023
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Fukushima-born Forward Endo Ready for Nadeshiko Run at World Cup
TOKYO (AFP-Jiji) — Jun Endo wasn’t allowed to play soccer outside after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear d...
July 11, 2023
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United States Arrive in New Zealand for Women’s World Cup Defense
July 11 (Reuters) - The United States touched down in Auckland on Tuesday in the lead-up to their bi...
July 11, 2023
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Japan TV Deal for Women’s World Cup Still Uncertain
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — With less than three weeks to go before the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in...
July 1, 2023
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Argentina turns out to welcome World Cup-winning team
BUENOS AIRES — About 4 million fans filled the streets of Buenos Aires on Tuesday during a parade to...
December 21, 2022
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Millions jam Buenos Aires streets to celebrate World Cup win
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A parade to celebrate the Argentine World Cup champions was abruptly ...
December 21, 2022
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Messi wins World Cup, Argentina beats France on penalties
LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Lionel Messi finally won the biggest prize in soccer as Argentina beat France 4...
December 19, 2022
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Deschamps, France feeling ‘alone’ ahead of World Cup final
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps knows most neutral fans want Argentina to win the W...
December 18, 2022
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Scaloni answers critics with Argentina’s World Cup final run
Criticism came quickly when Lionel Scaloni was hired as the unqualified, somewhat accidental coach o...
December 18, 2022
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Qatar offers World Cup visitors an introduction to Islam
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Fatima Garcia donned a headscarf and a black abaya — a long, loose-fitting robe —...
December 18, 2022
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Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to take 3rd place at World Cup
AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Luka Modric high-fived and embraced his Croatia teammates after what was lik...
December 18, 2022
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Adidas reports ‘extraordinary’ demand for Argentina jerseys
As Lionel Messi dreams of getting his hands on a maiden World Cup trophy in Qatar, his fans struggle...
December 17, 2022
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At World Cup, women shrug off worries over dress codes
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Coming from Brazil for the World Cup in Qatar, Daniela Crawford had been worried ...
December 17, 2022
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Messi’s hometown in Argentina yearns for World Cup victory
ROSARIO, Argentina (AP) — Fernanda Quiroga still remembers how Lionel Messi played soccer in what we...
December 17, 2022
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