Despite China's absence from this summer's World Cup Finals, the world's most populous nation is challenging for the number one spot in one aspect of football. A new study by the University of Sheffield has found that China ...
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2018
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Nationalism associated with international sporting events like the World Cup may increase state aggression according to a study published in International Studies Quarterly.
Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2017
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Ajax's 5-0 cup victory against fellow Dutch premier division side Willem II on September 21 saw a first in football: the official world debut for a video assistant referee in a competitive game.
Other
Sep 27, 2016
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Following concerns over poor quality pitches at Euro 2016, Qatar has employed a high-tech solution to avoid similar criticisms of its World Cup in 2022—3D printers and wind tunnels.
Engineering
Jun 27, 2016
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The popularity of soccer in the United States has grown exponentially in the past decade due to increased media exposure, demographic changes and the proliferation of social media.
Social Sciences
May 30, 2016
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Imagine watching the World Cup or the Super Bowl in 3-D in the comfort of your own home. That option may be available sooner than you think. With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), optical scientist Nasser ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Oct 30, 2015
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From events such as the Rugby World Cup to party politics, coaches, captains and party leaders are in the spotlight.
Social Sciences
Oct 22, 2015
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"In-play" football bets may prove tantalisingly tempting, but new research from the University of Stirling has highlighted a gambling advertising pattern which proves the odds fall firmly in favour of the bookmakers.
Social Sciences
Jun 2, 2015
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Some skiers are concerned they will turn into the puffy "Michelin Man" when they are not supposed to.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 22, 2014
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Not surprisingly, Argentina, Brazil and Germany had the highest number of tweets during the recent World Cup, but Bosnia, Cameron and Ivory Coast saw the greatest surge in terms of percentage increase in tweets compared to ...
Computer Sciences
Aug 13, 2014
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