Soccer – Page 12

They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.

Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.

By Juliet Macur

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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.

Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.

By Juliet Macur

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Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss

Pressure had been building on Luis Rubiales, with prosecutors opening an investigation, his soccer federation calling for him to step down and FIFA suspending him.

By Michael Wolgelenter and Rachel Chaundler

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Spain’s Female Soccer Players Strike Over Wage Dispute

The season was scheduled to begin on Friday, but the players refused to play after talks with the league brought no agreement. The dispute comes amid a debate over sexism and soccer in Spain.

By Sarah Hurtes and Rachel Chaundler