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World’s First International Football Stadium Saved as Glasgow’s First Hampden Park Wins Protected Status
A piece of football history in Glasgow has been given protected status after fears it could be lost to development.
The original Hampden Park, home of Queen's Park from 1873 to 1883, has...
Sports
Who Is João Mendes? Meet Ronaldinho’s Son Following in His Father’s Soccer Footsteps
It turns out the Ronaldinho family name is still showing up on score sheets.
The former Brazil star and two-time FIFA World Player of the Year is the father of one son, João...
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Kansas City Chiefs Launch ‘Let Her Play’ Campaign to Help Sanction Girls Flag Football in Kansas
The Kansas City Chiefs are putting their weight behind a push to bring girls' flag football to Kansas high schools.
The team revealed an advertising campaign called "Let Her Play" on Thursday as...
Sports
Walking Soccer Granddad, 71, Compared to Lionel Messi for Remarkable Skills
For Spencer Pratten, slowing down did not mean stepping away from soccer.
The 71-year-old grandfather from Great Waltham, near Chelmsford in Essex, has been named walking soccer's top international player after captaining England's...
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Bereaved Dads are Building a Community Through Soccer At Forget-Me-Knot FC
It started with six dads and a simple idea. Now, Forget-Me-Knot FC has grown into a group of about 36 fathers in England who meet regularly to talk, play football and support...