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Polls close in Brazil's tense election, FIFA 'in shock' after deadly soccer stampede, and public holidays for some Australians — as it happened

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Soccer world reacts to disaster at Indonesia stadium

A minute of silence has been observed before soccer matches around the world in honor of victims of the disaster at a stadium in Indonesia that claimed at least 125 lives

The Independent UK

Chicago must reform how it manages private use of public property

The worst example: the parking meter deal. The most recent: the Chicago Fire soccer facility. The practice of selling off public resources to private interests, for a certain time at a certain price, is called a “concession.”

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Explained | What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?

In what appeared to be one of the worst sports disasters, police said at least 174 people died, including children and two police officers. Later on Sunday, East Java Deputy governor Emil Dardak said that the toll had been revised to 125

The Hindu

EXPLAINER: What's behind Indonesia's deadly soccer match?

Violence and a deadly stampede that erupted following a domestic league soccer match Saturday night marked another tragedy in Indonesian football

The Independent UK

How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded

A soccer match at a stadium in Indonesia has ended in disaster, with at least 125 people killed and more than 320 injured after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday. Here is how events unfolded:

Reuters

Soccer-Violence, mismanagement plague volatile Indonesian scene

Volatile crowds and violent fan groups have long been a hallmark of Indonesian soccer, left reeling from Saturday's rioting in East Java in which 129 people were killed following Arema FC's defeat by Persebaya Surabaya.

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174 Dead After Fans Stampede to Exit Indonesian Soccer Match

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match Saturday left 174 dead, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots, making it one of the deadliest sports events in the world. Riots broke out after the game ended Saturday evening with host Arema FC of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left 129 dead, mostly trampled to death

The Independent UK

129 dead after fans stampede to exit Indonesian soccer match

Panic at an Indonesian soccer match after police fired tear gas to stop brawls left 129 dead, mostly trampled to death

The Independent UK

A stampede at a soccer match has killed at least 125 people in Indonesia

Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic. The country is due to host the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

WEKU

More than 100 fans — many of them trampled — died in clashes after a soccer match

Brawls between supporters of two rival soccer teams in Indonesia were reported. The fights prompted riot police to fire tear gas, which caused panic. Two officers were also killed.

WEKU

Guinea removed as host of 2025 African Cup in latest switch

The African soccer confederation has removed Guinea as host of the 2025 African Cup of Nations because of inadequate infrastructure

The Independent UK

Steve Livingstone on bringing Celtic spirit to new Jacksonville football team

There has been a rise of American businessmen in the boardrooms at Scottish football clubs in recent years, with the arrival of Ron Gordon at…

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The Independent UK

Turmoil at home swirls around Iran team ahead of World Cup

Political issues are swirling around the Iran men’s soccer team amid turmoil on the streets at home after the death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini

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Soccer AM braces itself for 'Geordie takeover' as singer Andrew Cushin joins Shola Ameobi on show

Newcastle United cult hero Shola Ameobi and Geordie singer Andrew Cushin will appear on Saturday's show

The Hindu

A new ball game for Malayali expatriates in Italy

Adlers Lombard, a Keralites-run football club, will become the first of its kind to compete in an Italian soccer league on Sunday

Los Angeles Times

Alex Morgan not on USWNT roster released for Europe friendlies

LOS ANGELES — When U.S. Soccer announced in August that the women's national team would be playing England in a fall friendly, the federation hyped the game by tweeting a photo of forward Alex Morgan's tea-sipping goal celebration from the 2019 World Cup semifinals.

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Reuters

Brazilian soccer star Neymar backs Bolsonaro ahead of Sunday vote

Brazilian soccer star Neymar Junior endorsed President Jair Bolsonaro's uphill re-election bid on Thursday, showing his support in a TikTok video as he smiled and danced to a campaign jingle ahead of the weekend's pivotal election.

Reuters

Ex-El Salvador soccer chief sentenced to 16 months in FIFA corruption case

The former president of El Salvador's soccer federation was sentenced on Thursday to 16 months in U.S. prison after pleading guilty to a charge arising from a global soccer corruption probe involving the payment of bribes to stage and broadcast matches.

ABC News

Socceroos' FIFA World Cup group-stage opponents Denmark to wear protest kit in Qatar

European Championship semi-finalists Denmark will have the option to wear an all black "mourning" kit in Qatar as kit manufacturer Hummel says it does not want to be "visible" during the tournament.

AAP

Cahill questions 'nice' Socceroos leaders

Forging a historic career in a Socceroos squad full of "men", Tim Cahill thinks the next generation are a nice team lacking natural leadership.

The Independent UK

Brazil's Bolsonaro enlists Neymar on campaign stop

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro enlisted the help of soccer star Neymar on a campaign stop Wednesday, just four days before the country’s general elections

USA Today Sports Media Group

WATCH: Time-lapse of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium converting from soccer arena to NFL field

WATCH: Time-lapse video of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium converting from soccer arena to NFL field

Reuters

French political rivalries spill onto soccer field ahead of lawmaker charity match

Deep divisions running through France's National Assembly spilled out onto the soccer pitch on Wednesday, with leftwing lawmakers refusing to play alongside colleagues from the far-right at an annual charity match.

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