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A billion-dollar business soon to be a relic? What pro cycling can learn from the blueprints of F1 and soccer

As the UCI asks for ideas on how to revolutionise the sport, in the first of a two-part deep dive, Cyclingnews looks at how cycling could learn from other sports, and what some of pro cycling's most forward-thinking minds believe it needs, from budget caps to ownership models

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‘Don’t you dare count us out’: KC women’s sports mogul hails US rugby double-header

Kansas City Current soccer co-owner Angie Long played the oval-ball game at college. Now she’s hosting a crunch game between the Eagles and Australia

The Guardian - US

Lionel Messi Buys Soccer Club, Ambitious Plans Laid Out

The 38-year-old superstar is seeking to leave his mark on the sport in more ways than one.

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Why Lionel Messi Is Being Sued in Multi-Million Dollar Case

Messi, the Argentine soccer federation and a shadowy, unnamed agent have all come under scrutiny.

Sports Illustrated

Michael Bradley’s Red Bulls are impressing in MLS – what could come next?

The longtime USMNT standout is following in the footsteps of his father, coaching with a deep appreciation of what makes American soccer special

The Guardian - US

Champions League Quiz: Can You Name Every Semifinalist Since 2000 in Under 10 Minutes?

Only the best soccer brains can rattle these answers off quickly.

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida soccer friendly

Lionel Messi is being sued by a Miami-based event promoter, saying the international soccer icon violated terms of a $7 million contract by missing an exhibition match last year

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15-year-old charged with murder after teenager was stabbed to death in fight on Ohio State University soccer field

Guilliani Olguin Jacinto, 19, died from his injuries following the incident

The Independent UK

Struggling shoe brand makes AI pivot and sees stock rise 300%

Allbirds announced a pivot from shoe manufacturing to artificial intelligence, causing its shares to surge over 300%. The company's stock price jumped from under $3 to over $10 following the surprising announcement. The Allbirds brand and legacy will continue under the ownership of American Exchange Group but continue under the…

The Independent UK

A long-term plan with mixed results: how Matt Crocker’s US Soccer tenure stacked up

The US federation’s sporting director hired Mauricio Pochettino and Emma Hayes, but it’s too early to judge his larger impact

The Guardian - US

MLS will have fewer US World Cup players than ever. Its impact is being felt anyway

The league’s emphasis on youth development has seen its place in the careers of US national team players shift dramatically

The Guardian - US

'Piracy costs our clubs $800m'”: Soccer league home to Yamal and Mbappe to "skewer" free illegal football streams with AI in real time

Soccer piracy is costing Spanish clubs up to $800m and pushing leagues toward real-time AI tools that detect illegal streams.

TechRadar

USMNT Legends Donovan, Lalas Give Blunt Response to Shock Exit of U.S. Soccer Director

The sudden departure of U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker has sparked reactions from former USMNT players.

Sports Illustrated

The 15 Most Expensive Transfers In Soccer History

Spending big doesn’t always guarantee success...

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Key Mauricio Pochettino Ally Exits U.S. Soccer—What Does This Mean for USMNT, World Cup?

U.S. Soccer Federation announced the sudden departure of sporting director Matt Crocker just two months ahead of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

US Soccer rocked as sporting director resigns ahead of World Cup

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The Guardian - US

Canada launches national ‘Safe Sport’ registry as BC Soccer faces legal claim

The registry, which lists individuals banned for misconduct, is the first phase in what is planned to be a mandatory requirement for Canadian sports organizations

The Independent UK

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker quits just two months before World Cup

The shock departure comes only two months before the US co-hosts the World Cup

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The Guardian - US

US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker leaves for role with Saudi Arabia as World Cup looms

Crocker hired Emma Hayes and Mauricio Pochettino to their respective roles as national team coaches

The Independent UK

In Miami, soccer balls are turned into one-of-a-kind art as World Cup nears

Lili Cantero, a Paraguayan artist, sees soccer as family

The Independent UK

Jorginho expresses ‘regret’ over hotel security incident involving Chappell Roan

Soccer star wrote that ‘new information has come to light’

The Guardian - US

One way to save the World Cup from the likes of Putin and Trump: Decentralize it

Soccer’s showpiece has become too big for one region to handle responsibly

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Best World Cup Songs Ever—Ranked

World Cup songs are almost always over-the-top and cheesy—but some are genuinely brilliant.

The Independent UK

From beginning to end: Soccer team switches two coaches with opposite names

A German soccer club has made an eye-catching change, firing one coach whose name means “beginning” and hiring one whose name means “end.”

The Independent UK

Ghanaian Premier League player killed in suspected armed robbery attack on team bus

The Ghanaian Football Association says that soccer player Dominic Frimpong was killed after his team's bus was attacked by suspected armed robbers

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