Before Gilbert Martina took the job as president of Curaçao’s soccer federation in 2023, he asked his wife for her opinion. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “She said, ‘Hell, no, you’re not going to do that,’” Martina said. At the time, Martina already had one … Read more
When the U.S. men’s national soccer team plays at home, its most loyal fans traditionally sit right behind a goal to cheer on the team or intimidate the opposition. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. But when the Americans kick off a once-in-a-generation World Cup in … Read more
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin faced lawmakers’ questions on his threat to pull U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents from airports in sanctuary cities, a move that could impact travelers for the FIFA World Cup. Source link
Fans heading to games at the World Cup will be banned from taking reusable water bottles into stadiums, a last-minute policy reversal that could add to concerns about heat at this summer’s tournament. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “FIFA made the decision to prohibit bottles … Read more
Growing up in South Florida, Jozy Altidore heard a lot of Spanish playing soccer with local kids and at home from his Dominican grandmother. As a teenager, he went to play for Villarreal, in the Castellón part of Spain, an area that isn’t that touristy. His coach and teammates mostly spoke Spanish. Along the way, … Read more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the presence of a flesh-eating New World screwworm in Texas on Wednesday. The USDA said the only animal affected was a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, after larvae were identified in its umbilical area. The USDA said it’s taking immediate action to eradicate the parasitic fly … Read more
WASHINGTON — When nearly all the scheduled musical performers pulled out of a concert series marking America’s 250th anniversary — fearing the event had become too closely tied to President Donald Trump — he responded by making it official. Trump announced he’d now be the headlining act of the Great American State Fair. That put … Read more
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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency’s budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for the World Cup. Mullin’s appearance at the appropriations subcommittee on homeland … Read more
How did Freese do it? By scraping his way through the college and professional ranks and continuing to improve, channeling the same energy he had as a young boy leaping onto his bed. “I just continue to remind myself,” Freese told NBC News, “I’m always a student of the game.” Being a student happens to … Read more