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FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
Corruption isn't anything new to the professional soccer world's governing body. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on earth. The Super Bowl generally draws about 100 million viewers world wide each year. The FIFA World Cup in 2018 welcomed 3.57 BILLION viewers, maybe more in 2022. Break it down any way that you would like, the two events aren't even close. Those kind of viewership ratings convert to big advertising dollars. On Tuesday, two-high ranking media officials went on trial to face federal wire-fraud and money-laundering charges in Brooklyn Federal Court. The charges are in connection with the 2015 FIFA corruption scandal.
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
There are plenty of reasons to question the Fédération Internationale de Football Association or FIFA, the governing body of professional soccer. The organization has been riddled controversy for decades. In 2015, more than two dozen FIFA officials were implicated in a 24-year corruption scandal that reached the highest levels of FIFA management. Bribery connected to the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 World Cup to Russia and this year's 2022 World Cup to Qatar were big factors in the corruption. Now, two days prior to the start, fans are told they can not buy beer with alcohol in the stadium. What?
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season
It is hard to explain to "outsiders" what a special place Mechanicville is. Yes, the boys' soccer team is having an amazing season. Yes, they have already gone farther than any other boys' soccer team in program history. But it is deeper than that. It's different.
Clifton Park Residents Throw Flag on Building New Sports Complex
Clifton Park Residents Throw Flag on Building New Sports Complex
Clifton Park Residents Throw Flag on Building New Sports Complex
Plans to build a sports complex both indoor and outside in Clifton Park are not settling well with residents in that area. In a Town Board meeting on Monday, many people who oppose the idea said it is too close to a conservation-residential zoning area.
42,000 sq ft Indoor/Outdoor Turf Facility Coming in Clifton Park
42,000 sq ft Indoor/Outdoor Turf Facility Coming in Clifton Park
42,000 sq ft Indoor/Outdoor Turf Facility Coming in Clifton Park
Plans are moving forward to bring much-needed indoor and outdoor turf to Southern Saratoga County. The former owners of the Sportsplex of Halfmoon know there is a dire need for these fields in Clifton Park. They are hoping to have the indoor and outdoor synthetic turf field open by next winter.
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
A lot of soccer families were very disappointed about the decision but there was nothing Paul Rogan, the owner of Sportsplex could do because the building had been sold. It was also the height of COVID and they couldn't stay open because of CDC protocols. It was a tough decision but it had to be made. Now they are coming back but in a different location.
Afrim's Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
Afrim's Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
Afrim's Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
When the Sportsplex of Halfmoon closed suddenly it looked as if there wouldn't be another indoor sports facility in Saratoga County. But now Afrim's announced they will be adding another location north of the Twin Bridges. In a kind of cool twist, the turf and the plexiglass that was in the Sportsplex will be used in the new Afrim's location.
Washington County Rival Schools Merging Two Sports
Washington County Rival Schools Merging Two Sports
Washington County Rival Schools Merging Two Sports
There are rival schools in Washington County that are merging their football and boys soccer teams. It was the decision of the Whitehall school board to team up and merge with long-time rival Granville. They are tackling an issue that has enrollment dwindling so in order for the sports to continue, they had to get creative.
Local Soccer Coach Busted For Taking Team To Hooters
Local Soccer Coach Busted For Taking Team To Hooters
Local Soccer Coach Busted For Taking Team To Hooters
A local soccer coach is being scrutinized by the school superintendent and board of education after a team dinner decision, according to the Times Union. Following a boys sectional loss in high school soccer back in November, the Lake George coach took his team to a Hooters.
20/20 To Air Special Report On Thailand Cave Rescue
20/20 To Air Special Report On Thailand Cave Rescue
20/20 To Air Special Report On Thailand Cave Rescue
It's the incrediblly gripping story of the Thailand cave rescue that has many of us on the edge of seats as details unfolded about the dangerous and heroic recue of the Thai youth soccer team and it's coach.  One by one as the players were rescued,  euphoria set it.  However, many questions arose about how they managed to stay alive long enough for expert divers and rescuers to find them and retur

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