Garment workers in Myanmar earn less than $3 a day to produce soccer apparel for Adidas. Some say they were fired after asking factory owners for a raise.
Category: Soccer
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$150 World Cup Jerseys Made by Workers Getting $2.27 a Day
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Christian Pulisic, on the Mend, Says He’ll Play on Saturday
The New York Times – Sports:Pulisic was injured scoring the winning goal for the U.S. against Iran on Tuesday.
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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
The New York Times – Sports:If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.
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England Remakes the Case for Itself With a 3-0 Win Over Wales
The New York Times – Sports:By toppling Wales, England advanced to the knockout stages, and reinvigorated itself.
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The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.
The New York Times – Sports:The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. But the team already has much to be proud of.
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Pulisic’s Injury on First World Cup Goal Could Be Costly
The New York Times – Sports:Pulisic collided with Iran’s keeper as he scored, then left the game at halftime with an abdominal injury. His status for a knockout stage match with the Netherlands was unclear.
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Senegal Responds Quickly to a Dramatic Goal to Reach Knockout Stage
The New York Times – Sports:Ecuador had just tied the game, and a draw would have eliminated Senegal from the World Cup. But Kalidou Koulibaly extended his country’s run.
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Qatar’s Loudest Fans Aren’t from Qatar
The New York Times – Sports:A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar.
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China Limits Crowd Shots of the World Cup to Avoid ‘Zero-Covid’ Comparisons
The New York Times – Sports:With matches on a 30-second delay, China’s television network is able to replace crowd shots with close-ups of coaches.
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A Mural Celebrated Migrant Workers. When the World Cup Began, It Was Gone.
The New York Times – Sports:A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.
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Mexico’s View From Last Place: ‘We Still Have Some Hope’
The New York Times – Sports:Its streak of advancing to the knockout stage in seven straight World Cups is dangerously close to ending.