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Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup

FIFA's Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), which aims to protect players, teams and officials from online threats and abuse, has detected more than 7 million potentially

Soccer-FIFA detects 7 million abusive comments aimed at players and staff during World Cup
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far

Three things we’ve learned from the World Cup… so far
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

The British government has urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
Entertainment|Sports|World

The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish

The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish

The best way to watch the World Cup is in Spanish
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

Argentina players held up a political banner declaring "Las Malvinas Son Argentinas" ("The Falklands are Argentine") after their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over

Soccer-Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
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Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it

Could the next World Cup have even more teams? FIFA is considering it
Sports|World

Argentine Antonio Rattín, whose dismissal in the 1966 World Cup prompted a rules change, dies at 84

Renowned Argentine soccer player Antonio Rattín has died at 84, the country's soccer federation announced

Argentine Antonio Rattín, whose dismissal in the 1966 World Cup prompted a rules change, dies at 84
Economy|Opinion|Sports|World

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino could face an investigation by the International Olympic Committee after a rights group announced plans on Wednesday to file a

Soccer-Rights group plans complaint to IOC against Infantino over Trump support
Business|Economy|Finance|Technology|World

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps

Wall Street stocks followed their European counterparts lower amid a chip-driven tech selloff on Tuesday as a flare-up of Middle East tensions sent crude

Trading Day: A chip on our shoulder: Volatile semis drag U.S. stocks lower, crude jumps
Arts|Sports|World

What's offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered

There's a lot to know about this World Cup, and there are no dumb questions

What's offside? And all your other World Cup questions, answered
Political|Sports|World

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts
Political|Sports|World

Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.

Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card
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Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
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Soccer-A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy

A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on

Soccer-A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy
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What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player riled the host country's World Cup opponent, Belgium

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
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Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
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‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
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Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match

President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin

Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match
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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match

The Belgian soccer federation is demanding an explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U

Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
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Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium

The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing

Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium
Sports|World

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium

The United States’ World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin

Trump intervention sparks World Cup storm as FIFA clears Balogun to face Belgium
Sports|World

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of American star forward Folarin Balogun, whose suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino