Iran's diplomat speaks,
"Pseudo-VAR" calls haunt the game,
World Cup dreams dashed swift.
"Pseudo-VAR" calls haunt the game,
World Cup dreams dashed swift.
Category: Politics
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Mark Carney, king of the cup
Carney leads the charge,
Canada’s triumph unfolds,
Cup held high in pride.One North American leader has made the tournament his own.
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How the World Cup became a victory lap for Trump ally El Tigre
Colombia cheers loud,
El Tigre takes the stage now—
Victory aligns.Colombia's World Cup run has become a celebration of more than just its national team.
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It’s getting real in a New Jersey parking lot
Rival fans clash loud,
New Jersey lot ignites,
Hudson's line drawn firm.Forget Germany-Netherlands or Brazil-Argentina. The cup's most ferocious rivalry is divided by the Hudson River.
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The “Pride Match” that wasn’t
Lumen Field awaits,
Rainbow hopes lost in the crowd—
Tricolor banners wave.Local organizers hoped rainbow flags would fill Lumen Field. They were largely outnumbered by lion-and-sun banners and tricolor facepaint.
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Envoy’s pharaoh well party
Egypt's envoy speaks,
Pharaoh's party raises hopes,
Cairo seeks fresh ties. -
Norway is pillaging hearts and minds
Viking forces ride,
Norway claims the land anew—
Ambassador speaks.The Viking Army is conquering America. Their ambassador wants you to know there's a message behind the mayhem.
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Canada’s biggest fan may be its biggest problem
Mark Carney's shadow,
Curses on Oilers, Blue Jays—
World Cup dreams now dashed.Mark Carney has cursed the Oilers, the Blue Jays and the women's rugby team. Now his countrymen are blaming him for a World Cup defeat.
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Inglewood wins a legal victory over its most famous building
Inglewood prevails,
SoFi Stadium's fate decided,
Laws reshape the game.The city's legal dispute with the owner of SoFi Stadium could shape California law long after the World Cup ends.
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Centrist Democrats are freaking out about progressives’ winning streak
Progressives surge forth,
New York's primaries ignite—
Centrist fears take root.After romping in New York City, progressives are staring down more key primary tests.