CONCACAF president and FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani speaks in Toronto Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. (Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press via AP)
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TOPSHOT - Brazilian footballer Dani Alves looks on at the start of his trial at the High Court of Justice of Catalonia in Barcelona, on February 5, 2024. Brazilian footballer Dani Alves, a former star at Barca and PSG, goes on trial in Barcelona accused of raping a woman in a local nightclub. Prosecutors are asking for a nine-year prison sentence, followed by 10 years of conditional liberty. They are also asking he pay 150,000 euros ($162,000) in compensation to the woman. (Photo by Jordi BORRAS / POOL / AFP) (Photo by JORDI BORRAS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Aug 2, 2024; Harrison, NJ, USA; New Jersey/New York Gotham FC midfielder McKenna Whitham (31) in action against Chivas during the second half at Red Bull Arena. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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TOPSHOT - Montpellier's supporters light flares during the French L1 football match between Montpellier Herault SC and AS Saint-Etienne at Stade de la Mosson in Montpellier, southern France, on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Sylvain THOMAS / AFP) (Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images)
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