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In soccer, the consequences of losing a match vary depending on the type of fixture. In a cup competition's knockout rounds, ...

With billions of fans, soccer is far and away the most popular sport in the world. Its global fanbase, cultural significance, and emotional resonance are built on simple and accessible foundations, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

The following comments, from chronicle.com, are about the article “Soccer Conquers the World,” by Toby Miller (The Chronicle Review, June 4): Soccer is culture. The combination of globalization, ...

This article may have Spanish-language video from our Telemundo sister station. Get the latest World Cup news in Spanish from Telemundo. NBC Universal, Inc. There is no worse feeling than seeing your ...