Olympic Viewing Parties
Aug 19th, 2004 · We'll check in with a big fan of the Iraqi soccer team, which has done surprisingly well in Olympic competition.
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Soccer Star to Be Honored for Efforts to Aid Liberia *
Jul 15th, 2004 · World-famous soccer star George Weah has been recognized for his contributions toward humanitarian efforts in his native Liberia. This week, Weah will receive the prestigious Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 12th-annual ESPY Awards. The award is given to individuals whose contributions transcend sports. Weah speaks with NPR's Tavis Smiley.
Greece Celebrates European Cup Soccer Title
Jul 5th, 2004 · Greece is celebrating its soccer team's European Cup title, won over Portugal Sunday. The 1-0 victory capped an improbable run by a national team that had never before won a game in a major soccer tournament. Hear NPR's Michele Norris and Sofia Kolokotroni, foreign editor at Star Channel TV in Athens, Greece.
U.S. Struggles for World Cup Soccer Respect
Jun 18th, 2004 · NPR's Michele Norris talks to Stefan Fatsis, sports writer for The Wall Street Journal, about the U.S. World Cup soccer team's struggle to qualify for the 2006 World Cup. The U.S. team has made great strides in improving its standing in world soccer. But the team's recent World Cup qualifying win against Grenada is being overshadowed by soccer's second-most important tournament, the European championship, currently taking place in Portugal.
Greek Soccer Team Accused of Drugging Opponents *
Jun 10th, 2004 · NPR's Madeleine Brand talks with Mike Woitalla, executive editor of Soccer America magazine, about accusations the Greek soccer club Akratitos put strong depressant drugs into the water bottles of visiting teams.
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