In 2013, during a visit with Pope Francis, legendary Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon touched Lionel Messi’s face and stated “I wanted to make sure he… Read More »Messi joins Pelé and Maradona as immortals
If you try to explain why soccer is so fantastic to someone who doesn’t follow the sport, you won’t be able to find the words.… Read More »Soccer is the greatest sport on the planet
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has doubled down on claims that soccer will become the top sport in North America. He previously made similar remarks when… Read More »FIFA boss says soccer will be top sport in North America
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RABAT (Reuters) – At a soccer academy near Rabat, 100 young Moroccans hope to emulate the success of alumni who took the national team to… Read More »Football: Soccer-Morocco’s World Cup success boosts academy that gave players a start
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said the organization “is convinced” that soccer will become the most popular sport in North America. The 2026 World Cup… Read More »FIFA convinced soccer will become No. 1 sport in North America — Gianni Infantino