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Ex-FIFA president calls for U.S. World Cup boycott

Rowan DuBois | staff writer Debates have been swirling around the 2026 World Cup, set to be held across North America in July. The most recent controversy developed as multiple top soccer officials hinted at a boycott of the tournament in response to United States President Donald Trump’s position on Greenland, which has been viewed as potentially threatening to NATO’s position as well as the … Continue reading Ex-FIFA president calls for U.S. World Cup boycott

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Football Manager 2019 brings together fun and realism

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 11/01/18 Football Manager 2019 can best be described as the Gameboy Advance version of soccer if FIFA is the sport’s Gamecube equivalent. The game has lower quality graphics and fewer features, but the emphasis on fun is identical. Football Manager 2019 is an annually upgraded version of a simulation game not unlike that of The Sims or The Tycoon Series. … Continue reading Football Manager 2019 brings together fun and realism

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‘FIFA 18’ is series’ best, even if by default

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 10/05/17 FIFA 18 is like Cristiano Ronaldo. Both are currently the best the world has to offer, yet people perpetually claim that another player or another version is better. Last year’s FIFA 17 came with sweeping changes and — since it was also an EA product — massive issues. Fortunately, this time around, FIFA 18 is everything its predecessor … Continue reading ‘FIFA 18’ is series’ best, even if by default

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‘FIFA 17’ bounces off the goalpost

By Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer This year “FIFA 17,” like every year has arrived amongst plenty of hype and just as much controversy. However, this year “FIFA 17” deviated from the uninspiring, unoriginal pack Fifa had become, with improvements to set pieces, AI intelligence and offline modes. The Journey, the new “FIFA 17” game mode, where you play as rising star Alex Hunter, was … Continue reading ‘FIFA 17’ bounces off the goalpost

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China changing pro soccer landscape

By Sam Noel | The Duquesne Duke The landscape of professional soccer is undergoing a strange transformation. This past January transfer window has seen some players forgoing dreams and ambitions of winning league championships and following the money, instead. Notably, former Chelsea midfielder, Ramires, 28, made the jump from the English superpower to Chinese side Jiangsu Suning FC for a reported $28.5 million fee. Alex … Continue reading China changing pro soccer landscape

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