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$25 million World Cup training field upgrades head to Vancouver Park BoardIn July, the City of Vancouver announced Killarney Park and Memorial Park South would undergo upgrades to serve as official training grounds for the 2026 tournament.SportsDec 9, 2024
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Toronto councillor resigns from FIFA committee amid sex assault trialThe decision comes in the middle of an Ontario Court of Justice trial in which Michael Thompson is fighting two counts of sexual assault, following a 2022 Muskoka cottage weekend.PoliticsOct 25, 2024
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Canada’s appeal of FIFA six-point deduction dismissed by sport courtGoverning body FIFA docked six points from the women’s team after a Canadian staffer was caught using a drone to spy on New Zealand team practices before the start of competition.CanadaJul 31, 2024
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Ottawa withholds some of Canada Soccer’s fundingCanada sports minister Carla Qualtrough says the government is withholding some of Canada Soccer's funding following a spying scandal involving the Olympic women's soccer team.SportsJul 28, 2024
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Canadian Olympic Committee exploring rights of appeal after FIFA strips soccer team of 6 pointsThe stunning swath of punishments include a $226,000 fine for the Canadian soccer federation in a case that has spiralled at the Summer Games.CanadaJul 27, 2024
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2 Vancouver parks picked as World Cup training sites to get field upgradesThe city said Tuesday that fields at Killarney Park and Memorial South Park will be used as two of the tournament's official training grounds.SportsJul 17, 2024
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Soccer player unions launch legal action against FIFA over ‘endless’ games'The most in-demand players are now part of an endless schedule of games,' one union leader said. The players' unions say the current schedule 'violates the rights of players.'SportsJun 13, 2024
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Growing push to build Surrey stadium to host 2026 FIFA World Cup eventsThe Surrey Board of Trade has pitched the concept of a 12,000 seat pre-fabricated, modular stadium with the capability to be relocated.SportsMay 14, 2024
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Cost for B.C. to host 2026 FIFA world cup doubles, now pegged at up to $581MThe province is hosting a technical briefing for the media on Tuesday and will hold a live press conference at 3 p.m.SportsApr 30, 2024
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How much will 2026 World Cup cost B.C.? Unknown budget back in the spotlightThe B.C. minister responsible for the FIFA event in Vancouver says the province will provide cost update within the next few weeks. The last estimate was up to $260 million.PoliticsMar 14, 2024
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