Similar Stories to The Problem With World Cup Soccer: Too Many Theatrics on Bing News

Larry Mahoney, Bangor Daily News
Tue, 07/03/2018 - 10:00pm

Every four years, soccer takes center stage as the world is captivated by the World Cup. Thirty-two countries qualify from the 211 that are eligible as relative unknowns become legends and legends fall from grace. There are memorable games where teams go end-to-end, carving out scoring chance after scoring chance, but also some forgettable games where the ball spends most of the time in the middle of the field and goalkeepers are virtual spectators. Here are some observations about the World Cup in Russia. — Athletic trainers in soccer must be the very best in the world?

Sections: u.s.

Topics: Maine Penobscot County Bangor

Place your ad here
Loading...

BING NEWS:

How to stream World Cup 2022
Moves away from traditional TV lead many wanting to stream the 2022 World Cup. Soccer fans across the United States are canceling cable and satellite options. They are costly, and often lead to ...
12/3/2024 - 9:22 am | View Link
How to watch Club World Cup draw, pots, teams: Real Madrid, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to learn path to final
The field for next year's Club World Cup in the U.S. is officially set with Botafogo booking the final spot after winning the Copa Libertadores at the end of November. South America's new champions ...
12/3/2024 - 7:41 am | View Link
Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis takes full-time leadership job at FIFA
Two-time Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis took a full-time job with FIFA as its chief football officer on December 3.
12/3/2024 - 6:59 am | View Link
IOC official open to back-to-back World Cup in Saudi Arabia and Salt Lake Olympics in early 2034
A senior IOC official says scheduling the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia back-to-back with the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Games would pose “no risk” to the Olympics ...
12/3/2024 - 6:03 am | View Link
World Cup 2034 in Saudi Arabia unlikely to clash with Winter Games, says IOC
The 2034 soccer World Cup, which is expected to be held in Saudi Arabia and possibly in the cooler months, is unlikely to clash with the Salt Lake City winter Olympics, the International Olympic ...
12/3/2024 - 4:39 am | View Link
More

More Movie News

More U.s. News

Asking Eric: Now I see why people abandon friends who have kids
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 05:31 AM
Dear Eric: How do you stay friends with someone who puts zero interest in maintaining an adult friendship? My best friend from high school (of more than 20 years) had kids a few years ago. The kids are young but out of the baby stage. My friend constantly asks to hang out but never offers anything that is not totally kid-focused.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Today in History: December 4, journalist freed after years as Hezbollah hostage
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 04:00 AM
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 4, the 339th day of 2024. There are 27 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 4, 1991, after being abducted and held for nearly seven years as a hostage by Hezbollah militants in Lebanon, Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson was released from captivity. Also on this date: In 1783, Gen.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Morning Update: South Florida’s top stories for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 03:37 AM
Here are the top stories for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Get the weather forecast for today here. SUBSCRIBE NOW: Get our free Morning Update email. Sign up here. A gambling underworld: Illegal casinos thrive in Florida despite raids Go behind the tiki at renovated Mai-Kai, with drone footage and insights from the creative team What’s being built there?
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
ASK IRA: Have Heat put themselves in a no-fun league?
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 03:35 AM
Q: I’m going to say it. The Heat need a reboot. No tweaks. They are not fun to watch. Same old, same old plays. Boring basketball. – Pipsy. A: But when you get down to it, have the Heat truly been a “fun” team since the Big Three years? Instead, it just as often has been boasting about winning in the mud and winning with defense.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Tough-talking judge merits praise, not punishment | Letters to the editor
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 03:35 AM
Polk County Judge John Flynn’s campaign message included his intention to be tough on criminals. He said, “If someone is found guilty, the punishment should sting enough for the person to learn criminal behavior will not be tolerated.” His statements led the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers to conclude that it would undermine public confidence in the judge’s ability to give a fair hearing.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share
Home game against Raptors, road game vs. Pistons added to Heat schedule in wake of Cup elimination
South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Wednesday - 12/04/2024 - 01:24 AM
MIAMI – The Miami Heat do not have a spot in the NBA Cup knockout round but with that preliminary round of the second-annual in-season tournament competed on Tuesday night, they now have a full regular-season schedule. Because of the uncertainty of which eight teams would advance to the NBA Cup quarterfinals, the season schedule that was released in August included only 80 of the 82 games.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share

Similar Stories to The Problem With World Cup Soccer: Too Many Theatrics on Bing News

Welcome to Wopular

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site

More U.s. News