#Is Critical Coverage Hurting World Cup Ratings?

#Is Critical Coverage Hurting World Cup Ratings?

Is Critical Coverage Hurting World Cup Ratings? Controversy has swirled around this year’s soccer World Cup in Qatar. From accusations of bribery and fraud in granting the tournament to the tiny, wealthy Mid-East nation, to criticism of Qatar’s persecution of its LGBTQ+ community and its treatment of migrant workers But, judging by viewership figures after…

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#Rundown on Friday’s non-US World Cup matches

#Rundown on Friday’s non-US World Cup matches

“Rundown on Friday’s non-US World Cup matches” Here’s a look at Friday’s non-USA World Cup matches: Wales vs. Iran, 5 a.m., FS1 The Welsh look to build on their draw against the United States with three points against Iran, which was blown out by England, 6-2 in its opener. Both sides will be in need…

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#Pull off upset over powerhouse England

#Pull off upset over powerhouse England

“Pull off upset over powerhouse England” The last time the United States played England at the World Cup, The Post dubbed it the greatest tie against the British since Bunker Hill — a shocking 1-1 draw in Rustenburg, South Africa. The time before that, as 500-to-1 underdogs, the United States scored one of the biggest…

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#Rundown on Thursday’s four World Cup matches

#Rundown on Thursday’s four World Cup matches

“Rundown on Thursday’s four World Cup matches” Here’s a look at Thursday’s World Cup matches: Switzerland vs. Cameroon, 5 a.m., FS1 Switzerland has made the Round of 16 in two consecutive World Cups, while Cameroon missed the 2018 tournament but appeared in both 2010 and 2014. Cameroonian captain Vincent Aboubakar is in his 12th year…

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#Rundown on Wednesday’s four World Cup matches

#Rundown on Wednesday’s four World Cup matches

“Rundown on Wednesday’s four World Cup matches” Here’s a look at Wednesday’s World Cup matches:  Morocco vs. Croatia, 5 a.m., FS1 Luka Modric carried Croatia to the final in the 2018 World Cup, falling 4-2 to France. Now 37, he returns looking to produce another magical run in likely his last World Cup. Other than…

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#Memories of ’86 – Macleans.ca

#Memories of ’86 – Macleans.ca

“Memories of ’86 – Macleans.ca” A specific kind of optimism began filling the air in the months leading up to November’s World Cup festivities. It happened in this country just once before: in the mid-1980s, when, for a fleeting moment, Canada was a rising force in soccer. To much of the sporting world, our appearance…

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