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FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
FIFA-Gate Lawyers In New York Fed Court: Bribes Were "Expected"
Corruption isn't anything new to the professional soccer world's governing body. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest sporting event on earth. The Super Bowl generally draws about 100 million viewers world wide each year. The FIFA World Cup in 2018 welcomed 3.57 BILLION viewers, maybe more in 2022. Break it down any way that you would like, the two events aren't even close. Those kind of viewership ratings convert to big advertising dollars. On Tuesday, two-high ranking media officials went on trial to face federal wire-fraud and money-laundering charges in Brooklyn Federal Court. The charges are in connection with the 2015 FIFA corruption scandal.
Which are the best UEFA Champions League Round of 16 plays for New York bettors?
Which are the best UEFA Champions League Round of 16 plays for New York bettors?
Which are the best UEFA Champions League Round of 16 plays for New York bettors?
This content was produced in partnership with Gambler Labs. With the return of domestic soccer all over Europe, teams will be gearing up for a hectic final five months of the 2022-23 season.    But along with all the domestic league action, there will also be domestic cups, and for 16 teams, February will also see the return of the UEFA Champions League.    ...
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
Seriously No Bud? World Cup Bans Beer Two Days Prior To Matches
There are plenty of reasons to question the Fédération Internationale de Football Association or FIFA, the governing body of professional soccer. The organization has been riddled controversy for decades. In 2015, more than two dozen FIFA officials were implicated in a 24-year corruption scandal that reached the highest levels of FIFA management. Bribery connected to the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 World Cup to Russia and this year's 2022 World Cup to Qatar were big factors in the corruption. Now, two days prior to the start, fans are told they can not buy beer with alcohol in the stadium. What?
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season!
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season!
Mechanicville Means Community: Boys Soccer Having Historic Season!
It is hard to explain to "outsiders" what a special place Mechanicville is. Yes, the boys' soccer team is having an amazing season. Yes, they have already gone farther than any other boys' soccer team in program history. But it is deeper than that. It's different.
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
Game On For New Sportsplex This Time in Clifton Park Not Halfmoon
A lot of soccer families were very disappointed about the decision but there was nothing Paul Rogan, the owner of Sportsplex could do because the building had been sold. It was also the height of COVID and they couldn't stay open because of CDC protocols. It was a tough decision but it had to be made. Now they are coming back but in a different location.
Afrim’s Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
Afrim’s Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
Afrim’s Bringing New Indoor Sports Facility to Saratoga County
When the Sportsplex of Halfmoon closed suddenly it looked as if there wouldn't be another indoor sports facility in Saratoga County. But now Afrim's announced they will be adding another location north of the Twin Bridges. In a kind of cool twist, the turf and the plexiglass that was in the Sportsplex will be used in the new Afrim's location.

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