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Soccer players' union hits back at 'autocratic' FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup

Soccer players' union hits back at 'autocratic' FIFA and Infantino in fallout from Club World Cup

The global soccer players’ union hit back at FIFA and its president Gianni Infantino on Friday, saying their autocratic style of leadership was harming the rights of its members.
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Pakistan urges global social media platforms to block accounts run by banned militant groups

Pakistan urges global social media platforms to block accounts run by banned militant groups

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Friday urged global social media companies to take action to block hundreds of accounts allegedly run by outlawed militant groups that Islamabad claims spread propaganda and glorify insurgents in the South Asian country.
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Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City

VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings.
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MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game

MLS suspends Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba for skipping All-Star Game

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba were suspended one match by Major League Soccer for skipping its All-Star Game, the league announced Friday.
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Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries

Toronto FC loses defenders Monlouis, Wingo and Gomis to season-ending injuries

TORONTO — Last-place Toronto FC will be without defenders Zane Monlouis, Henry Wingo and Nicksoen Gomis for the rest of the season. Monlouis had surgery earlier this month to repair hip and thigh injuries suffered June 25 against the Red Bulls.
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Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance

Copa América Femenina faces backlash over poor conditions and low attendance

The Copa América Femenina has gotten off to a rough start. Players complained about the training conditions for group-stage matches in the tournament in Ecuador and the lack of VAR, as well as near-empty stadiums for many games.
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Dealing with wildfires requires a whole-of-society approach

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Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan after contractual dispute with promoter is resolved

Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan after contractual dispute with promoter is resolved

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona will play a preseason game in Japan that it had previously said was canceled after resolving a contractual dispute with the promoter, the Spanish champion said Friday.
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Saint Louis City SC hosts Minnesota United in Western Conference action

Minnesota United FC (11-5-8, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Saint Louis City SC (4-13-6, 15th in the Western Conference) Old North Saint Louis, St. Louis; Saturday, 8:30 p.m.
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Real Salt Lake hosts the San Jose Earthquakes in Western Conference play

San Jose Earthquakes (7-9-8, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Real Salt Lake (8-11-4, 11th in the Western Conference) Sandy, Utah; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Real Salt Lake -111, San Jose +247, Draw +288; over/under is 3.
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