Human Interest

Racial Abuse Rising Significantly In English Football; Brexit Blamed

Racism in English football is on the rise, with a startling increase in the number of reported racist incidents.

Kick It Out, an anti-discriminatory charity, said reports of racial abuse jumped 43 percent during the 2018-19 season across English football, the BBC reported. Kick It Out chief Roisin Wood has said Brexit is partially to blame.

The Internet Is Falling Hard For The Best Soccer Image Of The Year

Carson Pickett isn’t exactly a household name. But in a year in which the USWNT won the Women’s World Cup, a picture of the Orlando Pride defender might be the most indelible soccer image of 2019.

USWNT Veteran Allie Long’s Wedding Ring Stolen While She Won An ESPY

Allie Long, a veteran member of the Women’s World Cup-winning USWNT, had a rude awakening from the delirium of the team’s week-long celebration.

Las 10 parejas deportivas más calientes del fútbol

Los atletas son una raza diferente. Trabajan sus cuerpos al máximo con un entrenamiento implacable, se alimentan sólo con los alimentos más nutritivos y tienen una ventaja competitiva que pocos pueden igualar. Así que no es sorprendente que haya un número de parejas de famosos deportistas mixtos, especialmente en el mundo del fútbol.

Alex Morgan, USWNT Cleaned Up At The ESPYS, But How About Megan Rapinoe’s Outfit?

The U.S. women’s national team continued its whirlwind tour around America with a stop at the ESPYS in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Once again, the team cleaned house with two more USWNT ESPYS.

But how about those killer looks despite just flying into town?

The Jig Is Up: Female Soccer Players Deserve Equal Pay

Let’s face it, women have faced inequality for as long as we have written history. Women’s soccer players are no exception. 

Today, the U.S. women’s soccer team — the No. 1 women’s soccer team in the world — has to deal with the reality that if both the men and women’s teams played 20 friendlies a year, the women would earn, at most, $99,000 while the men would earn an average of $263,320. That’s just ridiculous. It seems like some kind of sick joke, but I can assure you, it’s not. 

Daniel Sturridge Pleads For Safe Return Of His Stolen Dog In Video

Editor's Note: The dog has been found and returned. Read below for more details.

Daniel Sturridge set social media alight Tuesday when he released a video showing the aftermath of a theft of his LA home. In the video Sturridge, who is visibly upset, shares that not only had some valuable bags been stolen and his window broken, but his dog Lucci had also been taken. (Warning: video contains inappropriate language.)

Budweiser Will Be First Beer Company To Sponsor The NWSL

After the USWNT won its fourth World Cup, second in a row, Budweiser made an announcement. 

Budweiser Announces NWSL Sponsorship

Budweiser will be the official supporter of the National Women’s Soccer League.

Roma's Using Transfer Announcements To Raise Awareness For Missing Children

This summer, AS Roma will use its global popularity and influence to aid in the search for missing children. The club announced that it's partnered with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and will be displaying the photos and information of missing children alongside transfer announcement videos.

Mohamed Salah Under Fire For Supporting Teammate Accused Of Abusing Women

Mohamed Salah has been criticized for supporting, defending and fighting for Amr Warda, a teammate on the Egyptian national team. 

Warda was kicked off the Pharaohs for the Africa Cup of Nations after accusations of sending lewd messages to women, but the Egyptian federation decided to reinstate Warda after Salah and his teammates asked for Warda to be pardoned, the Associated Press reported.

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