Mbappe saying all the right things in the mixed zone.
"I asked Vini what he wanted to do. Whatever he wants to do, we'll do it as a team. We'll never leave Vini alone. We've supported our player. If something like that happens to you, how would you feel?
"Did Prestianni apologize? Did you see his face? An apology? We're not stupid, there are things that... I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I don't let that kind of thing slide. This player is young, how can you say these things on a football pitch? Now we have to see what happens. We were leaving, it was the team's decision, I don't know what happened, and then we came back. We focused on what we're doing, but today the important thing isn't the match, there's something more important than the match."
"We have to set an example for all the children who look up to us; there are things we can't accept. We shouldn't generalize. I have Portuguese friends, they treat me very well, but when someone behaves like that, it has to be said. People don't know what happened, and that's why they booed us. I have nothing against Benfica, the club, or its coach, who for me is one of the best, and the club is the best in Portugal and one of the best in history. But this kid doesn't deserve to play in the Champions League anymore. We'll see what happens; let's leave it to UEFA, who always try to do something. Now they have a serious case, and I hope they do something."
Parents pay for individual training to gain favor with the club coach who is offering it, or due to fear of missing out because other kids are doing it.
The industrialization of youth sport.
To the dismay of some politicians and women’s groups, the player, in his 30s, has continued to play on a full salary for his club
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Uruguay had the highest Aggression% in the Copa América 2024 group stages: tackling, pressing, or fouling 27% of their opponent's ball receipts within two seconds
The USA had the lowest Aggression% with 15%
#CopaAmérica2024
Congratulations to Randy Bardock, coach of our Whitecaps FC ‘Caps to College program, on his induction into the Lethbridge Sports Hall of Fame's class of 2024! 👏
Randy has been a mentor and leader to generations of soccer players in the Lethbridge area. In addition to his work with Whitecaps FC, Randy has served as the head coach of the @UofLPronghorns men’s soccer team for over 30 years. He has also coached Alberta’s U16 provincial team and Canada in the World Student Games in both 2009 and 2013. Randy's contributions to soccer in Lethbridge are truly remarkable and deserving of this honour.
#VWFC | @LSHoF