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Zambia Soccer Success Tinged with Poignancy
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC’s Farayi Mungazi about how the current team is dealing with the memory of the 1993 tragedy that killed the then team in a plane crash.
Africa’s Cup of Nations and Other Soccer News
Anchor Marco Werman and The World’s soccer guy William Troop discuss global soccer news including the latest on the Africa Cup of Nations.
Egyptian Unrest After Soccer Violence
Marco Werman talks with reporter Ursula Lindsey in Cairo about reaction there, after clashes at a soccer stadium yesterday in the city of Port Said left more than 70 people dead.
The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer
James Dorsey’s blog The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer looks at the intersection of soccer and politics. Dorsey’s been scribbling furiously since the terrible violence in Port Said.
Africa Primed for Soccer Cup
Gabon and its tiny neighbor, Equatorial Guinea are co-hosting the Africa Cup of Nations.
FIFA Insists on Beer at the World Cup
Beer must be sold at all venues hosting matches in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, says FIFA, soccer’s world governing body. Alcoholic drinks are currently banned at Brazilian stadiums.
Racism in Soccer
English soccer is dealing with a couple of pretty ugly cases involving alleged racist language used by players on the field.
Shanghai’s Soccer Stadium
For the Geo Quiz today we are asking the name of the stadium in Shanghai where Nicolas Anelka will be playing soon.
American Samoa Wins First Soccer Game
American Samoa’s soccer team – ranked worst international team in the world – has won a game for the first time in its history, beating Tonga 2-1.
Egypt’s Soccer ‘Ultras’
A driving force behind the recent violence in Egypt is a group of soccer fans.
Spanish Soccer Season Finally On
The La Liga season starts this weekend after the soccer league and the players’ union sealed a deal over unpaid wages.
Colombian Teenagers Kick Off Junior World Cup
The Under-20 soccer World Cup gets under way on Friday in Colombia.
Soccer Final a Welcome Distraction for Japan
Japan’s women’s national soccer team plays against the United States Sunday.
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