The World Cup keeps reminding us that the best sports stories were never really about sports. This week: Cody Gakpo's heartbreaking, courageous goal for the Netherlands, USWNT legends Julie Ertz and Kealia Watt on how youth soccer in America actually works, and a 40 year old goalkeeper proving it is never too late. Plus your guide to the Round of 32 and more.
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🧡 THE BRAVEST GOAL OF THE WORLD CUP
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🎙️ JULIE ERTZ AND KEALIA WATT ON HOW YOUTH SOCCER REALLY WORKS
ENTERTAIN
🧤 40 YEARS OLD AND STARTING AT THE WORLD
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"IT SHOWS THAT FOOTBALL IS SECONDARY. THERE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS IN LIFE."
— Virgil van Dijk, on teammate Cody Gakpo
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