William Troop

Journalists look at a light installation showing the official logotype of the 2018 FIFA World Cup during its unveiling ceremony at the Bolshoi Theater building in Moscow, October 28, 2014.

FIFA clears Russia and Qatar of corruption over World Cup bids — but its own investigator isn’t so sure

November 13, 2014Sports

Soccer governing body FIFA has spent months examining allegations of corruption into the runup of Russia and Qatar’s successful bids to win the 2018 and 2022 World Cups. Now it’s said there was no serious corruption — a claim even its own investigator finds incredible.

Music heard on the air for July 2, 2014

July 2, 2014Music Heard on Air

We’re getting ready for a World Cup showdown between USA and Belgium

June 30, 2014Sports

The soccer world says goodbye to a legend — Portugal’s Eusebio

January 6, 2014Sports

Mexico v Costa Rica World Cup qualifying soccer game

How did the US soccer team help Mexico? By winning

October 16, 2013Sports

‘La Seleccion’: Colombian Soccer in a Soap Opera World

September 17, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

You don’t have to be all that fit to enjoy the TV soap opera that millions of people are watching right now in Colombia. Although, it is about sports. Sort of. “La Seleccion” is a TV series about some star Colombian soccer players.

Nicaragua Fast-Tracking Bill to Authorize Chinese Company’s Canal to Compete with Panama

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

The government of Nicaragua is fast-tracking a bill that would authorize a company from China to build a new canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The dream of a Nicaraguan canal dates back more than a century.

Soccer Great David Beckham Retires

August 15, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

For some diehard soccer fans, the news that David Beckham is retiring is not a huge deal. But for those who don’t follow soccer, Beckham may have been the one and only name they knew about the sport.

Obama to Discuss Drug War and Trade on Mexico Visit

August 15, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

The drug war is on the agenda for President Obama’s visit to Mexico this week, but Obama and Mexico’s President Enrique PeÃ±a Nieto both have an interest in discussing trade as well.

Pope Francis is a Diehard Fan of Buenos Aires Soccer Team San Lorenzo

August 15, 2013Lifestyle & Belief

Fans of the San Lorenzo professional soccer team in Buenos Aires are ecstatic about the new pope. The former Cardinal Bergoglio is a longtime fan of San Lorenzo. Anchor Marco Werman gets the details from The World’s William Troop.