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☆ China bans 43 soccer players and officials for life for match-fixing
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-10 | by ( ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The Chinese Football Association has banned for life 38 soccer players and five club officials after a two-year investigation into match-fixing and gambling, as part of a crackdown on corruption in one of China’s most popular sports. Power Sport Images/Getty Images/FileJin Jingdao during the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier match between Australia and China on September 2, 2021 in Doha, Qatar. CFA President Song Kai said 43 of the 44 had been banned for life from football-related activities, and 17 others received five-year bans. The findings were announced ahead of a World Cup qualifier in Dalian later on Tuesday where Team China will host Saudi Arabia after last week’s 7-0 loss away to Japan. A former chairman of the CFA was sentenced to life in prison in March.

Persons: Zhang Xiaopeng, Jin Jingdao, Guo Tianyu, Gu Chao, Son, Mohamed Farag, Zhang, Song Kai Organizations: CNN, Chinese Football Association, Ministry of Public Security, Xinhua News Agency, Administration of Sport, CFA, Visual China, Getty, FC, AFC, China, men’s Locations: Dalian, China, South, Administration of Sport of China, South Korea, Hungary, Australia, Doha, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Japan

☆ NWSL and players association agree to abolish draft, raise player pay in new CBA
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-22 | by ( Jill Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and NWSL Players Association have a new collective bargaining agreement, one which includes higher pay, expanding benefits and – in a notable move – abolishing the draft. With the new CBA, which will be in place through 2030, the NWSL becomes the first major American professional sports league to abolish its player draft. “The draft is an antiquated model that empowers teams to decide for Players instead of Players deciding for themselves,” NWSLPA president Tori Huster said. This, the league said in its statement announcing the CBA, aligns NWSL standard player agreements with FIFA regulations on the status and transfer of players. “This CBA gives us agency over our business and gives the players agency over their careers.

Persons: ”, Tori Huster, “, Jessica Berman Organizations: CNN, Women’s Soccer League, NWSL, CBA, FIFA, Governors Locations: American

The U.S. women’s national soccer team won gold in the 2024 Paris Olympics, defeating Brazil 1-0 in Saturday’s final. The result returns Team USA to the summit of women’s soccer, with its fifth Olympic and first women’s gold medal since the 2012 London Games. It definitely made me.”Hayes came to the U.S. women’s team from English club Chelsea in May. Saturday’s final also marked the end of an era in women’s soccer. The U.S. women’s team congratulated Marta on her career by posting on X, “A legend and one of our sport’s fiercest competitors.

Persons: Mallory Swanson, Lorena, Ludmila, Alyssa Naeher, Brazil’s Gabi Portilho, Swanson, Naeher, Brazil’s Adriana, Mallory, Emma Hayes, “, I’ve, it’s, ” Hayes, Marta, women’s, ” Organizations: U.S, soccer, Brazil, USA, Games, NBC Sports, Chelsea, Saturday’s Locations: Saturday’s, Brazil, U.S, Naeher, England, America, Germany, Australia, Japan, Brazilian

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Women’s soccer, men’s hoops — and 37 other gold medal events
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-10 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

Sophia Smith scored in extra time against Germany in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal match. A win would clinch their fifth Olympic gold medal. Bercy Arena in Paris will be loud as the home crowd looks to push France to its first gold medal. The men’s 800m, women’s javelin, women’s 100m hurdles, men’s 5000m and women’s 1500m are the other events to cap off the Paris athletics competition. #ParisOlympics 📺 NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/ZM6qaYCQOw — NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 9, 2024Sha’Carri Richardson has her gold medal.

Persons: USWNT, Trinity Rodman, Emma Hayes, Sophia Smith, Hayes ’, Rodman, Smith, Mallory Swanson —, Mallory Swanson, Sophia Smith & Trinity Rodman, @teamusa @USWNT, It’s, Marta, Stephen Curry, LeBron James, Steph Curry, Guerschon Yabusele, Isaia Cordinier, Victor Wembanyama, Joel Embiid, Les, Embiid, Gianmarco, Patrick Smith, Sydney McLaughlin, she’s, Quincy Wilson, Quincy Hall, Mutaz Barshim, Victor Montalvo, Victor, ”, Houston’s Jeffrey Louis, “, Jeffro, Louis, Lydia Ko, Pierre, Philippe Marcou, United States ’ Rose Zhang, Miyu Yamashita, Metraux, Nelly Korda, Zhang, SHA’CARRI RICHARDSON Organizations: Paris Olympics, Stade de France, NBC, Telemundo, women’s, Trinity, Japan, Germany, Brazil, Sophia Smith &, France, Bercy, U.S, NBA, Quincy, Olympic, Paris, Florida, Getty, Le, United, Team Locations: U.S, Paris, Brazil, United States, France, Serbia, Qatar, Italy, Tokyo, American, AFP

☆ Brazil targeting gold in a third Olympic final against the USWNT – but will Marta be a factor?
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Jack Lang | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Right-back Antonia played the final stages of the Spain game on a broken leg. Brazil women’s 2024 Olympics has been a tale of two tournaments (Marcio Machado/Getty Images)Brazil had been passive in the group meeting, abdicating possession throughout. AdvertisementFor one thing, Brazil have an atrocious record against the USWNT, winning just four of the 42 meetings between the countries in women’s football. Famously, they are still searching for their first Olympic or World Cup title in women’s football. We have a really strong sense of unity here.”As for his hopes for the final, Elias is allowing himself to dream.

Persons: Rafaelle, Antonia, Marta, Olga Carmona, Juan Manuel Serrano Arce, “, Gabi Portilho, Arthur Elias, ”, Angelina, Marcio Machado, Elias, Cata Coll’s, Irene Paredes, Portilho, Adriana, Arthur, Kerolin, Elias ’ mettle, Elias ’, Pia Sundhage, ” Elias, Alex Livesey Organizations: Olympic, Nigeria, Japan, Spain’s, Getty, Spain, Globo Locations: Paris, Brazil, Spain, Australia, France, Parc, Marseille, United States, Eurasia

☆ Sex eligibility rules for female athletes are complex and legally difficult. Here's how they work.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-08 | by ( The Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Female athletes of color have historically faced disproportionate scrutiny and discrimination when it comes to sex testing and false accusations that they are male or transgender. Since the Tokyo Games in 2021, track’s World Athletics tightened the eligibility rules for female athletes with DSD conditions. Male athletes are not required to regulate their natural levels of testosterone, and female athletes who do not have DSD conditions also can benefit. In this dysfunction, boxing eligibility rules have not kept pace with other sports, and the issues weren’t addressed ahead of the Paris Games. She challenged track and field’s initial testosterone rules passed in 2011 as a reaction to Semenya.

Persons: Lin Yu, Semenya, —, ” Semenya, “, Mark Adams, Lin, Dutee Chand, Chand Organizations: Paris Olympics, Tokyo Olympics, Paris Games, International Boxing Association, Tokyo Games, Athletics, Cycling Union, FIFA, Sport, Olympic, IOC, IBA, European, of Human Locations: Algeria, Taiwan, Paris, Rio, Janeiro, Switzerland, Russian, India, Lausanne

☆ Walter Bou: Argentinian forward scores stunning game-winning Puskás Award contender
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Argentinian Primera División side Lanús was tied 2-2 with Tigre heading into the final minute of regulation time. It seemed as though the game was destined for a draw, but striker Walter Bou had other ideas. Many on social media – including his club’s official account – have touted Bou’s effort as a FIFA Puskás Award contender. “Just give Walter Bou the Puskás award now,” one X user wrote. The 3-2 victory moved Lanús to ninth in the table, while Tigre sits 21st in the 28-team league.

Persons: Lanús, Eduardo Salvio, Walter Bou, Mateo Sanabria, Felipe Tomás Zenobio, Bou, mobbed, Ferenc Puskás, Son Heung, “, ” Organizations: CNN, Primera División, Tigre, Atlético Madrid, Benfica, volleying, FIFA, Real Madrid, England, Tottenham, Burnley Locations: Tigre, Hungary

☆ Some of Saudi Arabia's 15 stadiums proposed for the 2034 FIFA World Cup look straight out of a video game
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

FIFA unveiled Saudi Arabia's plans for the 2034 FIFA World Cup. One of the stadiums will be built inside the country's ambitious eco skyscraper, The Line. Go to newsletter preferences Thanks for signing up! download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementFIFA released Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans for the 2034 World Cup, and it involves building 11 new stadiums, including a 46,000-seat venue inside the country's planned horizontal skyscraper, The Line.

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☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Katie Ledecky — and so much more
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( Lukas Weese | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

ET, 5:16 p.m. in Paris (men’s pommel horse)TV: NBC and PeacockWhat to watch: Biles continues her gold medal aspirations when she competes in the individual vault competition. Biles enters the vault competition as the leader from qualifying after posting a 15.3. The Canadiens, reigning gold medal winners, needed to win all three matches to get through — and they did. GO DEEPER Ledecky becomes most decorated U.S. female OlympianCanadian Summer McIntosh eyes her third Olympic gold at just 17 years old. With a win Saturday, Crouser would be the first male shot putter to win three Olympic gold medals.

Persons: We’ve, Sha’Carri Richardson, Simone Biles, Stephen Nedoroscik, Katie Ledecky’s, —, Nedoroscik, Biles, Jade Carey, Rebeca Andrade, Nedoroscik —, Ireland’s Rhys McClenaghan, Peter Vidmar, It’s, Richardson, Jamaica’s Shericka Jackson, Jamaica’s Shelly, Ann Fraser, Pryce, Sha'Carri Richardson, Mallory Swanson, Alex Livesey, Sophia Smith, Trinity Rodman dazzled, Emma Hayes ’, Hayes, Davidson, Shaw, Ledecky, American Paige Madden, Ariarne, McIntosh, American Kate Douglas, Douglass, Crouser, Ryan Crouser, American Joe Kovacs, Germany’s Leo Neugebauer, Michael Steele, Damian Warner, Kevin Mayer of, Pierre LePage, Leo Neugebauer, Ayden Owens, Sander Skotheim, Franz Wagner, Orlando, Wagner, Andrej Isakovic Organizations: Paris Olympics, NBC, U.S, USA, Stade de France, Getty, United, Olympic, Canada, FIFA, New Zealand, Canadiens, Spain, Canada Soccer, La Defense, Ledecky, Kevin Mayer of France, Puerto Rico Locations: Paris, American, Sha'Carri, USWNT, Canada, women’s, United States, Japan, Germany, U.S, Colombia, France, Brazil, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Puerto, Norway, AFP

☆ Canada loses Olympic drone-spying appeal as new FIFA details emerge ahead of must-win game
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Meg Linehan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementIt also came as FIFA released a full report of the findings that led to its decision to punish Canada for using a drone to watch New Zealand practice ahead of their Olympic opener. In an email sent March 20, the performance analyst, whose name was redacted from FIFA’s report, contacted Priestman about preparing for Olympic opponents. FIFA’s decision concerned Canada Soccer’s actions at the Olympics only, leaving open room for additional punishment for any wider system of spying. Before Priestman’s suspension from FIFA, she was suspended through the Olympics and Canada Soccer said it was investigating both the men’s and women’s soccer programs widely. Canada Soccer told FIFA on Saturday that Priestman’s references to spying in the men’s program referenced a specific person.

Persons: Canada’s, Bev Priestman, Priestman, ”, Joey ”, Joseph Lombardi, ” Priestman, Lombardi, Kevin Blue, Blue, Jesse Marsch, –, John Herdman, “, we’ve, ” Lukas Weese, Tullio M Organizations: Sport, FIFA, Olympics, Olympic, Paris Games, Tokyo Games, Canada’s, Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, New Zealand, Canadian, Canadian Olympic, Copa America, Toronto FC, women’s, men’s Locations: Canada, Zealand, Colombia, Nice, France, Australia, Brazil, Paris, ”, Priestman, Saint, New Zealand, Puglia

☆ What to watch at the Olympics today: U.S. men’s gymnasts back in action, while Katie Ledecky goes for gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Lauren Merola | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The U.S. men’s gymnastics team took America for a ride Monday, capturing their first team medal in 16 years with a thrilling finish on the pommel horse. AdvertisementElsewhere, Canada women’s soccer will try to overcome the six-point deduction levied by FIFA for flying a drone over New Zealand’s training sessions. Tatum, a three-time first-team All-NBA star and second-leading scorer on the Tokyo Olympic team that won gold, was the odd player out with Kevin Durant’s return from a calf strain. ET, 2:44 p.m. in Paris (men)TV: USA Network and PeacockWhat to watch: The women’s and men’s cycling BMX freestyle finals take place at La Concorde Urban Park. But they face stiff competition from Tokyo gold medalist Logan Martin (Australia) and Great Britain’s Kieran Reilly, who led in qualifying.

Persons: Frederick Richard, Paul Juda, Jayson Tatum, Juda, Stephen Nedoroscik, ” Richard, Richard, Brody Malone, Jayson Tatum’s, Steve Kerr, Tatum, Kerr, Kevin Durant’s, ” Kerr, “, Tatum ‘, ’, Sunday benching, Adam Pretty, Katie Ledecky, Ledecky, Ariarne Titmus, Summer McIntosh, Charlotte Worthington of, Hannah Roberts, Marcus Christopher, Justin Dowell, Logan Martin, Britain’s Kieran Reilly, Simone Biles, Dana O’Neil, Gabriel Bouys Organizations: U.S, America, Bercy Arena, FIFA, Paris Games, NBC, Japan, China, USA, Boston Celtics, Americans, Olympic, Serbia, Team USA, South Sudan, Tokyo Olympic, Sunday, Puerto Rico, Network, Universo, U.S ., Australia, Zambia, Germany, Wednesday, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, New Zealand, Colombia, La Concorde Urban, Charlotte Worthington of Great Britain, Tokyo Games, Getty Locations: Paris, Canada, Colombia, U.S, Australia, Sudan, Tokyo, South Sudan, America, Peacock, Zambia, Germany, France, AFP

☆ Canada reach Olympic women’s soccer quarterfinals despite spying scandal points deduction
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-31 | by ( Nnamdi Onyeagwara | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Canada have qualified for the quarterfinals of the Olympic women’s soccer competition — despite the defending champions being deducted six points for spying on opponents earlier in the group stage. Canada were deducted six points by FIFA for flying a drone over opponents New Zealand’s training sessions ahead of the Games, and a wider spying scandal subsequently emerged. The points deduction was handed down ahead of the second group fixture against France, leaving Canada on minus three points in Group A and on the cusp of elimination. Canada arrived at the 2024 Games as the defending champions after winning a surprise gold in Tokyo. GO DEEPER Canada Olympic spying scandal: The unanswered questions and possible punishments(Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Persons: Lyon, Vanessa Gilles, Jessie Fleming’s, Andy Spence’s, Bev Priestman, Joseph Lombardi —, Jasmine Mander, Priestman, Spence, Gilles, Marc Atkins Organizations: Olympic, Colombia, Marseille, Canada, FIFA, New, Sport, New Zealand, France Locations: Canada, Nice, Germany, Tokyo, Japan, Sweden

☆ What to watch at Olympics today: Simone Biles is back, LeBron James and Team USA face Serbia
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-28 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +8 min

Later, the U.S. men’s basketball team, led by LeBron James, plays Serbia and Nikola Jokić in a matchup of top NBA talent. (Russia — the defending champion in both the men’s and women’s team all-around — is banned from participating in team sports at the Paris Olympics.) The women’s team final is set for 12:15 p.m. One more thing: Durant — a three-time Olympic gold medalist — might finally play after a calf injury sidelined him through the team’s summer exhibitions. The U.S. women’s team wraps up group play with Australia on Wednesday.

Persons: Simone Biles, LeBron James, Nikola Jokić, Biles, Peacock, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, you’ve, James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Jokić, Bogdan Bogdanović, Durant —, —, Trinity Rodman, Valery Hache, Hayes, Michael Phelps ’, Léon Marchand, Michael Phelps, ” Marchand, Phelps ’, Frenchman, — Gretchen Walsh, Qin Haiyang, Adam Peaty, United States ’ Nic Fink, Gretchen Walsh, Caroline Marks, Carissa Moore, John John Florence, hird, aris G ames, adal, aris O lympics Organizations: NBA, NBC, Tokyo, Paris Games, Paris, Olympics, Olympic, U.S ., Bercy Arena, Atlanta Hawks, Serbia, South Sudan, Trinity, Getty, Telemundo, Peacock, U.S, United, Tokyo Games, Australia, Paris La Défense, aris, aris O, aker Locations: France, U.S, Serbia, Germany, Tahiti, Paris, United States, Russia, —, China, Italy, AFP, Zambia, Australia, Spain, Brazil, Japan, Nigeria, Hawaii, Caroline Marks

☆ FIFA hinders Canada’s chances for an Olympic women’s soccer repeat with punishments for drone spying
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Meg Linehan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +5 min

FIFA also noted that the decision was made — very quickly — because of its impact on the outcome of the ongoing Olympic tournament. With the limited size of the Olympic tournament at 12 teams, eight must advance — which means the top two third-place teams make it to the quarterfinals. GO DEEPER Canada Olympic spying scandal: The unanswered questions and possible punishmentsCanada Soccer had hoped to avoid any direct repercussions for the team in France. After staff members for the New Zealand team reported a drone flying above their practice in Saint-Étienne on July 22, they notified local police. Canada Soccer attempted to head off any further punishment by sending Lombardi and Mander (the assistant coach he reported to) back home.

Persons: Bev Priestman, Joseph Lombardi, Jasmine Mander, Kevin Blue, ”, Étienne, Lombardi, Canada’s, Mander, Priestman, Blue, Vaughn Ridley Organizations: FIFA, Canada, Games, Canada Soccer, Olympic, New Zealand, France, Olympics, International Olympic, Ferns, Sport ., Paris Games, Copa America, Getty Locations: Canada, Tokyo, New Zealand, Sport . Canada, France, Colombia, Saint, Canada’s

☆ Canada removes coach Bev Priestman for Olympics after learning of more drone use against opponents
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Alex Andrejev | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Canada removed women’s soccer coach Bev Priestman from the team for the rest of the Olympics on Friday morning in Paris after learning of drone use against opponents that predates this summer’s Games. Priestman did not coach against New Zealand after a staff member for Canada was caught flying a drone over New Zealand’s training session on Monday. “Over the past 24 hours, additional information has come to our attention regarding previous drone use against opponents, predating the Paris 2024 Olympic Games,” Canada Soccer CEO and general secretary Kevin Blue said in a statement. On Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee said that it discovered a separate drone incident at New Zealand training on July 19. The committee said Canada Soccer staff would also undergo “mandatory ethics training.”A FIFA representative and a representative for Priestman did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Persons: Bev Priestman, Priestman, Kevin Blue, Andy Spence, Joseph Lombardi, Jasmine Mander, Lombardi, ”, Loic Venance Organizations: Canada, New, New Zealand, Priestman, Olympics, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, women’s, team, Paris, Soccer, Paris Games, Olympic, Ferns, Canadian, COC, FIFA, Getty Locations: Paris, New Zealand, Canada, Saint, France, AFP

☆ Who will light the Olympic cauldron? Here are 10 potential candidates
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-25 | by ( Mark Puleo | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The lighting of the Olympic cauldron is a spectacle steeped in both tradition and secrecy. With just one day until the opening ceremony, the identity of the individual who will light the cauldron remains unknown. The 25-year-old led France to 2018 World Cup triumph, becoming the second teenager in history (after Pelé) to score in a final, then led France to another World Cup final in 2022. He was the team’s leading scorer during its 1998 World Cup title run and later transitioned to coaching after retirement. AdvertisementTony ParkerTony Parker had his number retired before a French Olympic tuneup game earlier this month.

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Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about how to watch USA vs. Zambia, including a free streaming option. How to watch USA vs. Zambia in the USToday's USA vs. Zambia game will be available to watch live on Thursday at 3 p.m. How to watch USA vs. Zambia in AustraliaThe USA vs. Zambia match will be available to live stream for free through 9Now in Australia. How to watch USA vs. Zambia from anywhereIf you'll be away from Australia when USA vs. Zambia kicks off, you can still keep up with the above free streaming option using a VPN. Enjoy USA vs. Zambia.

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☆ Argentina vs. Morocco: Mascherano slams ‘circus’ as chaos descends on Paris Olympics opener
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Andrew Mcnicol | David Close | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The chaos kicked off in the final moments of a lengthy added time, when Argentina’s Cristian Medina headed home in the 106th minute to apparently tie the game at 2-2 - sending Argentina players and fans into raptures. Match broadcasts showed some celebrating Argentina players ducking to avoid objects being thrown by fans toward the pitch, while some Morocco supporters entered the field. “It’s the biggest circus I’ve ever seen in my life,” Argentina coach Javier Mascherano said after the game, according to Reuters. It’s not a neighborhood tournament, it’s the Olympics.”CNN has reached out to the IOC and soccer’s world governing body FIFA for comment. Men’s soccer at the Olympics is played by under-23 teams, with three overage players allowed in each squad.

Persons: Javier Mascherano, ” Soufiane Rahimi, Etienne’s Stade Geoffroy, Guichard, Argentina’s Giuliano Simeone, Argentina’s Cristian Medina, ducking, “, ” Mascherano, It’s, ”, Lionel Messi, aren’t, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Otamendi Organizations: CNN, Morocco, Paris Summer, Saint, Argentina, raptures, ”, Reuters, ” CNN, IOC, FIFA, Manchester City, Games Locations: Argentina, Morocco, ” Argentina, Liverpool, Barcelona, Paris

☆ Explaining how the Argentina-Morocco soccer match at the Olympics descended into a ‘circus’
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-24 | by ( Ali Rampling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +7 min

The Athletic explains exactly how the chaos unfolded and why…What happened during the Argentina vs Morocco match? There were wild scenes in the stands, with a number of cups and bottles thrown towards the celebrating Argentina players. (Arnaud Finistre/AFP via Getty Images)A small number of fans wearing Morocco colours ran onto the pitch and were chased by stewards. The official Olympics match blog also stated that the game had ended. Mascherano’s Argentina take on Iraq at the Groupama Stadium in Lyon, while Morocco are back at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard to face Ukraine.

Persons: Cristian Medina’s, Stade Geoffroy, Guichard, Etienne, Rahimi, Giuliano Simeone, Diego, Medina, Nicolas Otamendi’s, Munir, Bruno Amione, Arnaud Finistre, Tullio M, Glenn Nyberg, Argentina’s Bruno Amione, Javier Mascherano, “, ”, Mascherano, Thiago Almada’s, It’s, Lionel Messi, Insolito, emoji, Enzo Fernandez, —, Fernandez, Amelie Oudea, Victoria Villarruel Organizations: Olympic, Stade, Morocco’s, Atletico Madrid, Getty, Olympics, News, FIFA, Olympic Games, Games, Argentina national, Argentina, French Football Federation, Copa America, Colombia, French, Premier League, Chelsea, Ukraine, Allianz Locations: Argentina, Morocco, Saint, Guichard, Medina, AFP, Egypt, Dominican Republic, Puglia, France, Chelsea, Iraq, Lyon, Ukraine, Nice

☆ Canadian Olympic Committee apologizes after alleged spying attempt at New Zealand’s soccer practice
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Meg Linehan | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

NICE, France — The Olympic women’s soccer tournament is starting with some unexpected drama, following a complaint from New Zealand’s Olympic Committee concerning a potential attempt at spying on a training session ahead of the Paris Games. A drone was flown over a Ferns training session in Saint-Étienne, France, on Monday, New Zealand’s Olympic Committee (NZOC) said in a statement Tuesday. The NZOC logged the incident to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) integrity unit and asked Canada’s Olympic Committee for a review. AdvertisementNew Zealand and Canada are in Group A for the Olympic tournament, along with France and Colombia. Canada is currently ranked eighth in the world, according to FIFA, while New Zealand is ranked 28th.

Persons: “, Gabriel Attal, Jean, Pierre Clatot Organizations: New Zealand’s, Paris Games, Ferns, New, Olympic, Women’s Football, International Olympic Committee, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, Zealand women’s, COC, IOC, FIFA, New Zealand, Getty Locations: France, Saint, Zealand, Canada, Colombia, Paris, New Zealand, New, AFP

☆ Canada officials apologize for drone flight over New Zealand Olympic soccer team’s training
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Kevin Dotson | James Legge | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Canadian Olympic chiefs have apologized after a member of staff for their women’s soccer team allegedly flew a drone over a New Zealand team training session, three days before they face each other at the Paris Games. The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) acknowledged that “a non-accredited member of the Canada Soccer support team was detained by French authorities” after a complaint was made by New Zealand Football. Defending Olympic champions Canada are set to play New Zealand on Thursday in a group-stage game. In its statement, the COC said it “stands for fair-play and we are shocked and disappointed.”“We offer our heartfelt apologies to New Zealand Football, to all the players affected, and to the New Zealand Olympic Committee. Olympic champions Canada are set to play New Zealand in a group-stage game in Saint-Étienne.

Persons: ”, “, Tullio M, Paulo Senra Organizations: CNN, Canadian Olympic, soccer, New, Paris Games, Canadian Olympic Committee, Canada Soccer, New Zealand Football, Olympic, Canada, New Zealand, COC, New Zealand Olympic, IOC, Committee, FIFA, football, Team Canada, “, Women’s, ” New Zealand Football, Paris Locations: New Zealand, Saint, Paris, Canadian, Puglia, Canada

☆ I took my kids to Dubai for our first international trip. It would've been better if we'd avoided these 4 mistakes.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-20 | by ( Rebecca Vijay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read previewMy husband and I recently traveled to Dubai with our two kids and his mother on our first international trip together as a family. AdvertisementOur trip to Dubai could've been way better if we hadn't made these common mistakes. AdvertisementWe thought the kids would love Dubai Dolphinarium, a massive family entertainment space filled with aquatic animals. When we checked online for tickets during our trip, the only ones available were for dates three months away. AdvertisementWe should've packed comfier walking shoesWe walked a lot throughout our trip to Dubai, probably 8,000 to 10,000 steps each day.

Persons: —, NurPhoto, Louvre Abu, we'd, Tullio Puglia Organizations: Service, Euromonitor International, Business, Legoland, of, FIFA Locations: Dubai, Legoland Dubai, Louvre, Tullio

☆ Inside evolving FIFA 2026 World Cup plan to cash in on the rise of high-end sports tourism
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-18 | by ( Ian Thomas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

FIFA selected On Location to be the exclusive hospitality provider for the event, which will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It will be the largest World Cup ever held, hosted across 16 cities in the three countries and featuring 104 matches from 48 teams. "In the United States there's a big demand for unique experiences and curated moments — sports tourism is booming," Jernigan said. Roughly seven million tickets are expected to be available for the 2026 World Cup, and approximately one million premium tickets will be sold as part of hospitality packages. "We think the World Cup is the ultimate expression of the sport and it'll be an incredible opportunity for the fans to experience it — we can give them something that's never been done before."

Persons: Taylor Swift, CCO Scott Jernigan, Jernigan, Jay Berhalter, Berhalter, that's Organizations: CCO, FIFA, NFL, Super, Endeavor, NCAA, UFC, MLB, IOC, Olympic Games, Games, Major League Soccer, MLS Locations: Europe, North America, U.S, Canada, Mexico, United States, Paris, Los Angeles

☆ Enzo Fernández apologizes for singing racist chant with Argentina teammates about France
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Matias Grez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has apologized for singing a song with Argentina teammates that included racist and homophobic slurs about the French national team. Fernández posted a video to his Instagram account showing several players joining in the chant as the team celebrated Sunday’s Copa América victory over Colombia on the team bus. “I want to sincerely apologize for a video posted on my Instagram channel during the national team celebrations,” Fernández said in a statement. FIFA strongly condemns any form of discrimination by anyone including players, fans and officials.”CNN has contacted the Argentine Federation for comment. On Tuesday, Fernández’s Chelsea teammate Wesley Fofana, a Black French national team player, posted the video on his X account with the caption: “Football in 2024: uninhibited racism.”

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Supporters rush into Hard Rock Stadium ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Fans had been asked to arrive early, with watch parties banned outside the stadium or in the parking lots. Hard Rock also said “fans MUST have a game ticket” to enter the stadium campus on Sunday. With the sun beating down, fans pushed toward the closed gates, causing a crush. “Various stadium gates were closed and re-opened strategically in an attempt to allow ticketed guests to enter safely and in a controlled manner. “The Copa America final is organized by CONMEBOL and Miami-Dade Police Department provides security support, along with other law enforcement agencies,” the statement read.

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