Soccer

Stars Shine at Globe Soccer Awards: Vinicius Junior and Aitana Bonmati Take Top Honors in Dubai Gala

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Dubai, UAE — The Globe Soccer Awards, now in its 15th year, concluded with a grand ceremony in Dubai on December 27, celebrating both football legends and promising newcomers from the sports world. While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who are often highlights of such accolades, were not awarded this year, many other talents took center stage. Among the stars, Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid clinched the Best Men’s Player award, affirming his status following his impressive performances. Not to be overshadowed, Aitana Bonmati of Barcelona was honored as Best Women’s Player, adding to her … Read more

New Hampshire High School Soccer Game Boycotted Over Transgender Player Inclusion, Amid National Debate on Sports Policies

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Concord, NH — Tensions over transgender athletes’ participation in school sports escalated in New Hampshire when the girls’ soccer team from Bishop Brady High School boycotted a game against Kearsarge Regional High School, which includes a transgender player on its girls’ team. Amid the ongoing national debate, this local incident highlights deepening divisions and the complex interplay of law, education, and sports. At the heart of this controversy is the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” signed into law by New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu in July. This state law restricts transgender girls and women from … Read more

Judge Rejects Lawsuit Against Soccer Franchise’s Home at Franklin Park’s White Stadium

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Boston, Massachusetts – A judge in Boston has rejected a legal bid by an environmental nonprofit organization to prevent the city’s incoming National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) franchise from using Franklin Park’s White Stadium as its new home. The Emerald Necklace Conservatory, along with twenty individuals, filed a lawsuit last month against the city, Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Unity Soccer Partners LLC, and others, claiming that the proposed use of White Stadium constituted the privatization of public parkland. In September 2023, it was announced that a new NWSL expansion team would be coming to Boston, … Read more

Marlborough Man Convicted of Horrific Machete Attack During Soccer Argument

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MARLBOROUGH, MA – A Marlborough man has been convicted and could face up to five years in state prison after carrying out a brutal machete attack that resulted from a dispute over a soccer game. Abel Hernandez, 41, was found guilty of one count of making threats to commit a crime and one count of causing severe injury after a four-day jury trial, according to Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. Authorities reported that the incident occurred on July 9 inside a residence on Broad Street. Hernandez allegedly wielded a machete and swung it at the … Read more