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GRAHAM DUNBAR

GRAHAM DUNBAR

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UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service

One day after Spanish official Luis Rubiales finally resigned from his leadership jobs, European soccer body UEFA hosted a storied group of women players and coaches for a conference Monday to help shape a brighter future for their game. And when it was over, UEFA thanked its now-former vice president “for his many years of service” in its first major statement since Rubiales’ conduct at the Women’s World Cup final three weeks ago that is now under criminal investigation in Spain. Three Ballon d’Or winners joined the UEFA meeting in person or online. They included Alexia

UEFA hosts women soccer stars for expert advice. Then it thanks ousted Luis Rubiales for his service
Europe|News|Sports

$100M men Kane and Bellingham give good value to Bayern and Madrid in Champions League debut wins

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made $100 million moves in the offseason and the England stars proved their worth on Champions League debuts for their new clubs

$100M men Kane and Bellingham give good value to Bayern and Madrid in Champions League debut wins
News|Sports|World

Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland

The doping case involving teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva that marred the 2022 Beijing Olympics has returned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland
Europe|News|Sports

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join

The Ukraine soccer federation says it will boycott any European youth competition that includes Russia as UEFA works on easing a blanket ban imposed since the war started

As UEFA works on return for Russian youth teams, Ukraine promises boycott and urges others to join
Europe|Sports

European soccer body UEFA's handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process

A reputation built over decades that European soccer body UEFA is the good guy compared to FIFA as a cartoon caricature villain is being tested in this tough season for off-field politics

European soccer body UEFA's handling of Russia and Rubiales invites scrutiny on values and process
News|Sports

Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case

FIFA moved to block potential witness tampering by Luis Rubiales when its disciplinary committee suspended the now-ousted Spanish soccer president

Luis Rubiales was suspended by FIFA to prevent witness tampering in his Women's World Cup kiss case
Europe|News|Political|Sports|World

FIFA allows Russian soccer teams play in its Under-17 World Cups if they qualify

FIFA has approved the possible reintegration of Russian youth teams into its competitions and eased a total ban on the country in international soccer amid the war in Ukraine

FIFA allows Russian soccer teams play in its Under-17 World Cups if they qualify
Africa|Americas|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added

A unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America

2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added
News|Sports

Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also win

Newcastle has capped a stellar day for Saudi Arabia’s soccer project with a 4-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

Newcastle beats PSG 4-1 after Saudi project gets 2034 World Cup boost; Man City, Barcelona also win
News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup
Europe|News|Sports

UEFA vice president Nilsson resigns as head of Swedish sports body in fallout from pro-Russia vote

UEFA’s decision to welcome Russian youth teams back into its competitions has cost its Swedish vice president his other top-tier job as head of a national sports body

UEFA vice president Nilsson resigns as head of Swedish sports body in fallout from pro-Russia vote
Asia|MidEast|News|Sports

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win

Saudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to win

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win
Europe|Sports

Britain-Ireland to host soccer's 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032

The trend of reaching friendly agreements to pick hosts of the Olympics or major soccer tournaments without a contested vote has continued in Europe

Britain-Ireland to host soccer's 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032
Europe|Sports

Russian teams won't play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work

Russia will not be allowed to take part in qualifying for the Under-17 European Championship this month after all

Russian teams won't play in U17 Euros qualifying after UEFA fails to make new policy work
News|Sports|World

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions

The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended by the IOC for breaching the Olympic Charter by incorporating sports bodies in four regions in eastern Ukraine

IOC suspends Russian Olympic Committee for incorporating Ukrainian sports regions
Environment|News|Sports|World

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

The International Olympic Committee has cited concerns about the effects of climate change for its plan to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July
Sports

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years

IOC president Thomas Bach has been urged by its members to change Olympic rules on term limits and seek four more years as president

Olympic president Thomas Bach urged by IOC members to extend term limit and seek 4 more years
Sports

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games

Cricket is an Olympic sport again

Cricket and flag football among 5 sports given Olympic status for 2028 Los Angeles Games
Asia|News|Sports

Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks

Indonesian soccer federation leader Erick Thohir says it now supports Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid boosted by Indonesia changing sides after Australia co-host talks
News|Sports

Champions League resumes Tuesday at Manchester United in mourning for soccer great Bobby Charlton

The Champions League resumes Tuesday at Manchester United where one of the competition’s most storied clubs is mourning its all-time great Bobby Charlton

Champions League resumes Tuesday at Manchester United in mourning for soccer great Bobby Charlton
Europe|Sports

Spanish soccer official who kissed unwilling star player is banned for three years

The Spanish soccer official who provoked a players’ rebellion and a reckoning on gender when he kissed an unwilling star player on the lips is banned for three years by the sport’s global governing body

Spanish soccer official who kissed unwilling star player is banned for three years
Asia|MidEast|News|Sports|World

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase

Saudi Arabia is all but certain to host the men’s 2034 World Cup after the Australian soccer federation declined to enter the bidding contest

Saudi Arabia likely to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid for soccer showcase
Asia|Sports

2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed

The near certainty that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 men’s World Cup unites two of the most influential men in world sports

2034 World Cup would bring together FIFA's president and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed
Sports|Technology

Premier League's slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016

Video reviews in soccer were meant to take no more than six seconds

Premier League's slow slide into video review chaos is far removed from FIFA vision for VAR in 2016
Business|News|Sports

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program

Olympic sports bodies want urgent talks with the IOC about the risk of cuts in their revenue shares and athlete quotas at the 2028 Los Angeles Games because cricket and other newcomers have been added to the program

Olympic sports bodies want talks with IOC after cricket and others were added to 2028 LA program

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