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Qatar says Nepali worker dies building World Cup stadium
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar says a Nepali worker has died while helping to build a stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the Arab nation. Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery and…
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Rooney’s spectacular steal, cross sets up winner for DC
Wayne Rooney’s hustle play helped Luciano Acosta complete a hat trick in the 96th minute to give D.C. United a 3-2 victory over 10-man Orlando City on Sunday night.
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Bolt agrees to practice deal with Australian soccer club
SYDNEY (AP) — Usain Bolt is quickly closing in on a professional soccer career. The Jamaican great has negotiated an “indefinite training period” with Central Coast Mariners in Australia’s A-League. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist…
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Juventus wins MLS All-Star Game on penalties after 1-1 draw
ATLANTA (AP) — Josef Martinez posed defiantly alongside the goal while pyrotechnics went off in front of the giddy Atlanta fans. It was a familiar stance for the MLS scoring machine. In the end, the…
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Ibrahimovic has first MLS hat trick, Galaxy rally
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic had his first MLS hat trick, scoring the tying and go-ahead goals in a 4-minute span in the second half in the LA Galaxy’s 4-3 victory over Orlando City…
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EXCLUSIVE: DC United offering free tickets to fans hassled by bag policy
DC United urges fans who were left in long lines at Saturday’s game due to confusion over the stadium bag policy changes to reach out as the club works to “rectify the situation.”
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Rooney’s first MLS goal helps DC United beat Rapids 2-1
Wayne Rooney scored his first MLS goal to help D.C. United beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1 on Saturday night.
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Ronaldo reaches deal with Spain’s Tax Office to end tax case
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Spain’s Tax Office has accepted a deal with Cristiano Ronaldo to plead guilty to tax fraud and pay a fine of close to 19 million euros ($22 million) in exchange for…
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Wright-Phillips becomes quickest to 100 MLS goals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Wright-Phillips became the fastest to score 100 MLS goals and the New York Red Bulls beat Atlantic Cup rival D.C. United 1-0 on Wednesday night in a game delayed about 90…
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US women view Tournament of Nations as World Cup tuneup
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Amy Rodriguez and Becky Sauerbrunn arrived in Kansas City this week with their focus somewhat split. The veterans of the U.S. women’s national team understand the importance of the four-team…
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Martinez has MLS-record 6th hat trick in Atlanta United win
Josef Martinez set an MLS record with his sixth career hat trick and Atlanta United rallied to beat D.C. United 3-1 on Saturday.
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More than 250,000 welcome Croatia home after World Cup final
ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — In an outburst of national pride and joy, Croatia rolled out a red carpet and staged a euphoric heroes’ welcome for the national team on Monday despite its loss to France…
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Young, joyful France beats Croatia 4-2 to win 2nd World Cup
With Vladimir Putin watching from the stands, France won its second World Cup title in a match that was interrupted by an on-field protest during the second half that Russian punk band Pussy Riot later took credit for.
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Pussy Riot upstages Putin with protest that halts World Cup
The three women and one man who charged onto the field simultaneously in the 52nd minute of one of the world’s most watched sporting events were tackled to the ground by stewards.
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Photos: Hope and heartbreak among DC Croatia fans
Fans of the underdog Croatia gathered together to cheer on the soccer team as they went head-to-head with France for the chance to take home the World Cup title. Things didn’t work out like they’d hoped, but they certainly made the most out of the game.
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