William Troop
Soccer Player Who ‘Kicked’ Ball Boy Faces Suspension
English soccer authorities have charged Chelsea player Eden Hazard with violent conduct for his altercation with a ball boy during a recent match against Swansea.
The Problem with Taxing Caribbean Rum
The fiscal cliff bill included all sorts of extra provisions. Like the one that extends a rum tax that’s almost a century old. That’s big news in the Caribbean.
Will Uruguay Gay Marriage Law Change the Rules on Baby Names in Latin America?
Uruguay’s new Marriage Equality Law would allow same-sex marriages. But will the historic bill also change the rules on how babies are named in Latin America?
Soccer Dogs in Mexico’s Championship Finals
The Geo Quiz takes us to a Mexican border city which is in the grip of Xolos fever right now. Xolos are a canine breed that Americans know as Mexican hairless dogs. Xolos is also the nickname of the local soccer team, which is battling for the crown of Mexican champion this week.
Obrador Vows Civil Disobedience in Mexico
The candidate who came in second in Mexico’s presidential election is refusing to recognize the winner as the country’s legitimate leader. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is vowing a campaign of civil disobedience now, as The World’s William Troop reports.
Jovanotti Brings Italian-Style Hip-Hop to US
Italian rapper Jovanotti has been churning out the hits in his native Italy since the late 1980′s. But he has never had a CD officially released here in the US until now.
Italian Billionaire Funds Colosseum Restoration
The Colosseum in Rome is to undergo a $30 million restoration.
Euro 2012 Soccer Matchups Mirror Eurozone Fiscal Showdowns
The Euro 2012 soccer tournament should provide welcome relief from Europe’s financial woes. But many of the protagonists of the Euro crisis are battling it out on the soccer field too.
Do We Really Need Beer at the World Cup?
Brazil has a new law allowing the sale of beer in stadiums during the 2014 soccer World Cup. This had actually threatened to become a major stumbling block.
Why Italy Could Use More Common Sense
This has got to be a tough time for many Italians. From afar, it seems like the country is falling apart in more ways than one.
What to Watch: Soccer Game Scheduled at Same Time as Critical Political Debate
The first of two presidential candidates debates in Mexico has been scheduled for Sunday, at the same time as a top playoff soccer match. The soccer match will probably get the higher TV ratings, as The World’s William Troop reports.
Why Losing Its Coach Isn’t the End of Barcelona… Yet
Pep Guardiola’s place in soccer history is guaranteed. He is credited with creating perhaps THE most beautiful expression of the beautiful game [...]
Director Nanni Moretti Gives Humanity to Vatican in ‘We Have A Pope’
Italian director Nanni Moretti’s ‘Habemus Papam’ portrays a newly-elected Pope having a nervous breakdown. The World’s William Troop spoke with Moretti about what ‘We Have A Pope’ is really about. This film is now being released in the United States.
How Cosmos Star Giorgio Chinaglia Became My Hero
Every child has heroes growing up. One of mine was Italian soccer star Giorgio Chinaglia, who died Sunday April 1, at his home in Naples, Florida [...]
Got Drones? The Problem With UAV Proliferation
A drones arms race has been going on quietly for years. Now that more countries can develop their own unmanned aerial vehicles, the stakes are getting higher.
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