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MLS Cup: LAFC Beats Philadelphia in Dramatic Final

A penalty shootout finally separated the league’s best teams after six goals, a scary injury and a last-minute goal by Gareth Bale.

By Andrew Das

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M.L.S. Cup and the Joy of the Open Field

A final in Los Angeles offers a welcome clash of styles, while a Copa Libertadores crown shows Brazilian teams may have cracked the code in that competition.

By Rory Smith

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Will Qatar Be Ready for the World Cup?

As sports fans prepare to flood the tiny Gulf nation, cranes and loaders are still running hard — as is criticism of Qatar’s human rights record and exploitation of workers.

By Christina Goldbaum

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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.

By Tariq Panja