soccer

Soccer is a sector encompassing the global industry of association football, including professional leagues, clubs, players, and governing bodies that organize competitions and manage the sport's commercial and administrative aspects.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to high-profile leadership changes, player controversies, and major commercial moves involving top athletes and brands.

Latest on soccer

• Italian soccer chief to lose job but stay as special administrator
• South Korea soccer captain apologizes for gloating about military exemption
• South Korea lifts gloom around soccer team with Asian Games gold
• Mbappe boosts On's brand visibility, but hurdles to soccer success remain
• Mbappe leaves Nike, signs with On as it forays into soccer
• Former Australia captain Ryan absent from Socceroos squad for Brazil friendlies
• The diversification of broadcasting methods for soccer, such as online streaming, could be a potential for further growth for the sport.

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