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Making the World Cup doesn't mean you're expected to make goals.
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Skate Canada hires Alpine Canada head Therese Brisson as its new CEO
Therese Brisson has been named the new chief executive officer of Skate Canada, the organization announced Wednesday.
Depay has to prove fitness before World Cup says Dutch coach
AMSTERDAM, May 27 : Selecting Memphis Depay for the Netherlands' World Cup squad was always on the cards, but the country's top scorer must now prove himself over the next few weeks before the tournament kicks off, coach Ronald Koeman said.
World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities
NEW YORK: Dubbed the “Sommermärchen,” or “Summer Fairy Tale,” the 2006 World Cup in Germany was a widely praised showcase for a modern, unified nation that was welcoming to fans from around the globe. Part of that success was the “KombiTicket,” which gave fans free access to local public transportation on match days. Since then, World Cup host countries have invested heavily in getting fans to and from matches, especially in Russia in 2018, where even long-distance trains between host cities were free, and Qatar in 2022, where free metro access helped turn stadium-hopping into part of the tournament experience. Then came the United States. Already reeling from astronomical ticket prices, expensive flights and exorbitant hotel costs, fans have been outraged to discover that getting to some stadiums via rail will come with another hefty bill: $98 round-trip train fares in New Jersey and $80 in Massachusetts — trips that normally cost NFL fans $12.90 and $20, respectively. Officials insist they aren’t trying to rip off fans, but are instead just trying to cover the costs of security and expanded train service without being a drain on taxpayers. Yet fans see it as just another way that tournament organizers are burdening fans who are already paying huge sums to visit the US, a huge, car-centric country where public transit has long been an afterthought in many locales. Unlike past hosts, some state and local officials have been less willing to swallow the costs, arguing they should be covered by FIFA, the international soccer body that stands to rake in billions of dollars from the event. Finding a solution from overseas “Planning for this World Cup has been a nightmare from start to finish,” said Scotland-born Rory
Northern Ireland boss O'Neill extends contract until 2032
May 27 : Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension until 2032, the country's Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday.
No league goals is no World Cup worry for South Korea skipper Son
May 27 : South Korea captain Son Heung-min is unconcerned by his lack of goals in this Major League Soccer (MLS) season and believes he will find the net at the World Cup if he puts his team first.
Morocco select injured Aguerd for World Cup as En-Nesyri misses out
May 26 : New Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has selected Nayef Aguerd in his 26-player World Cup squad despite the defender having not played since early March but left out forward Youssef En-Nesyri ahead of the finals in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Pochettino: 'Amazing' Reyna deserves USMNT World Cup roster spot - ESPN
NEW YORK — United States men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino said that he included Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Gio Reyna on his World Cup roster because of the player's «amazing talent.»