Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to report people who do.
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Mana Shim Will Lead US Soccer Task Force on Abuse Reforms
Mana Shim’s revelations of sexual abuse by her coach helped drive a reckoning in women’s soccer. Her new job at U.S. Soccer should position her to direct change from inside the federation.
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Portland Thorns Win NWSL Championship to End Turbulent Season
Portland won its third championship in the league’s 10th season, in a year of upheaval amid an abuse scandal in the sport.
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U.S. Curling Chief Resigns in Furor Over Handling of Past Abuse Complaints
Jeff Plush, the chief executive of curling’s national federation, stepped down after athletes complained about his role in failing to address abuse in women’s soccer when he worked there.