Say what you want about Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, as they are two extremely rich, prodigiously powerful and extremely polarizing men, but they are on the right side of history with this initiative. As part of Chelsea's aggressive antisemitism initiative, the west London club is in talks with Major League Soccer club New … [Read more...] about Roman Abramovich, Bob Kraft in Talks for Chelsea-Revolution Match Combating Antisemitism
Social Issues
Xherdan Shaqiri Not Playing in UCL Match Due to Sociopolitical Concerns
Liverpool FC has decided not to travel attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri to their UEFA Champions League group stage clash tomorrow night at Red Star Belgrade. The decision was made due to off-the-pitch, not on-the-pitch concerns with reports circulating that the Swiss international, due to his Kosvan-Albanian heritage, would be the subject of political protests in Belgrade … [Read more...] about Xherdan Shaqiri Not Playing in UCL Match Due to Sociopolitical Concerns
Nemanja Matic Reveals Why He Won’t Wear a Poppy on his Shirt
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic took a lot of heat on social media over the weekend due to his controversial stance on the poppy emblem. Matic was the only United player not to wear the poppy emblem on his kit during Saturday's 2-1 win at AFC Bournemouth, and this decision drew a lot of ire from football fans. The remembrance poppy is an artificial flower that has … [Read more...] about Nemanja Matic Reveals Why He Won’t Wear a Poppy on his Shirt
Man United Tweet Photo of Kanye West in Club Jacket, Fans Get Confused
As we speak, Kanye West is the top trending term of Twitter nationally due to his lunch at the Office and conversation about prison reform with President Donald Trump. While West has zero governmental policy making experiences or true sociopolitical credentials on which to stand, there he was drawing the attention of the nation's media. Attention that could be placed on the … [Read more...] about Man United Tweet Photo of Kanye West in Club Jacket, Fans Get Confused
Kathryn Mayorga Civil Case, Criminal Investigation Concerns Cristiano Ronaldo Sponsors
The allegations of rape made by Nevada woman Kathryn Mayorga against Cristiano Ronaldo are raising concerns among the footballing superstar's sponsors. Last week Las Vegas police decided to re-open the criminal investigation into Mayorga's accusations, which stem from a meeting on June 13, 2009. Additionally, Kathryn Mayorga filed a lawsuit last week against Ronaldo, and … [Read more...] about Kathryn Mayorga Civil Case, Criminal Investigation Concerns Cristiano Ronaldo Sponsors
Cristiano Ronaldo Left Off Portugal Squad Amid Rape Allegations
Another international break begins on Monday and once again Portugal will be without the face of their program, Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal coach Fernando Santos did not call up Ronaldo for the games against Poland on October 11 (UEFA Nations League) and Scotland October 14 (international friendly). Santos said his superstar will miss the November international break as … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo Left Off Portugal Squad Amid Rape Allegations
Cristiano Ronaldo Rape Accuser Kathryn Mayorga Not Doing Interviews
(Update: Cristiano Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming international break) The Associated Press reported Monday that Las Vegas Police have decided to re-open the investigation of a rape claim made against Cristiano Ronaldo in 2009. The case was re-opened at the request of an attorney for Kathryn Mayorga, a teacher and former model from Henderson, Nevada who claims … [Read more...] about Cristiano Ronaldo Rape Accuser Kathryn Mayorga Not Doing Interviews
Kathryn Mayorga Accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of Rape, Police Reopen the Case
(Update: Cristiano Ronaldo left off Portugal squad for upcoming international break) (UPDATE: Mayorga won't be doing interviews, according to her attorney, Ronaldo gives second, stronger statement denying the accusations) A Nevada woman named Kathryn Mayorga, a former model who is now a teacher, accused Cristiano Ronaldo of raping her on June 13th, 2009 in his hotel room. … [Read more...] about Kathryn Mayorga Accuses Cristiano Ronaldo of Rape, Police Reopen the Case
Urban Meyer Still Doesn’t Get it, or Doesn’t Think He Needs to
Monday saw Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer hold his first press briefing since he finished serving the three game suspension handed to him by the University. He was suspended due to his mishandling of the domestic abuse allegations leveled against now former assistant coach Zach Smith, who has had a working relationship with Meyer since 2002. When Meyer took to the podium, … [Read more...] about Urban Meyer Still Doesn’t Get it, or Doesn’t Think He Needs to
Southern Charm Star Shep Rose Takes in Wine Event, Cubs Game
It's not every day you run into Shep Rose, star of Bravo reality series "Southern Charm," but hey, life is random, isn't it? Rose was at the Kathryn Hall wine event last night at the W Hotel Chicago City Center. The HALL Napa Valley event included a vertical tasting, celebrating the release of the highly anticipated 2015 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon. Hall also hosted … [Read more...] about Southern Charm Star Shep Rose Takes in Wine Event, Cubs Game