U.S. Soccer Eyes Pay-To-Play Overhaul After World Cup Exit

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U.S. Soccer Eyes Pay-To-Play Overhaul After World Cup Exit

U.S. Soccer is exploring a youth-system overhaul after the USMNT’s Round of 16 World Cup exit, targeting the pay-to-play model. COO Dan Helfrich said the goal is not to make the current setup affordable, but create a “new system” that is “highly affordable.” Arsene Wenger warned poorer players lack access, making reform a long-term fix for the game.

By Nischay Rathore

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NFL Players Kickstart #WorthTheCost Campaign For Permanent Grass Fields

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NFL Players Kickstart #WorthTheCost Campaign For Permanent Grass Fields

Dozens of NFL players, including Caleb Williams and OT Laremy Tunsil, renewed calls for permanent grass fields after NFL stadiums installed grass for the FIFA World Cup. “If stadiums can make grass work for the World Cup, they can make it work for NFL players. We're #WorthTheCost,” Tunsil wrote. Linebacker Zaire Franklin added, “The cost of doing nothing is paid for by players' bodies.”


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Aymeric Laporte Says Argentina Physicality Depends On Referee Control

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Aymeric Laporte Says Argentina Physicality Depends On Referee Control

Laporte said he is “not at all worried” about Argentina’s aggression if referees control it, but claimed recent matches showed surprising fouls going unpunished. He said Argentina leave “a lot of marks” and warned unchecked physicality could make the World Cup final chaotic, insisting Spain have stayed fair and must avoid reckless fouls while trusting officials closely.

By Tanish Chachra

Mohamed Salah Agent Ramy Abbas Denies Besiktas Agreement Reports

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Mohamed Salah Agent Ramy Abbas Denies Besiktas Agreement Reports

Abbas denied reports that Salah had reached a one-year Besiktas agreement, writing, “I personally do not know where Mohamed will play next season. What does that tell you?” The denial came about two hours after verbal-agreement claims spread online. Abbas added that Salah’s next club remains unresolved, though his future may be known “very soon” after Liverpool exit.

By Tanish Chachra

Argentina And Spain To Wear Home Kits In World Cup Final

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Argentina And Spain To Wear Home Kits In World Cup Final

Fabrizio Romano reported Argentina and Spain will both wear home kits in Sunday’s World Cup final, mirroring Argentina’s 2022 triumph and Spain’s Euro 2024 run. Messi is set for the famous striped shirt, with Spain in red, while New York-New Jersey wildfire smoke has emerged as a late obstacle after White House-FIFA talks over potential health risks before kickoff.

By Tanish Chachra

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