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Simon Evans

Simon Evans

Verified

US Sports Correspondent, Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Miami

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soccer sports politics international sport sports business

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Total articles 49550

  • The Second World War ain’t what it used to be

    By Simon Evans Verified| Spiked Verified Share Topics UK Want to read spiked ad-free? Become a spiked supporter. A Hertfordshire borough council kicked off a row this month over whether a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day might be considered ‘too elitist’. Speaking during a meeting of the Dacorum district council on 2 April, Lib Dem councillor Caroline Smith-Wright said that while ‘street parties’ might bring people together, a parade would just be for the ‘elite’.

    By Simon Evans Verified · Spiked

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Messi and Inter Miami denied in front of record Chicago crowd

    By Simon Evans Verified| Soccer America Verified Inter Miami failed to score for the first time this season in Major League Soccer as the Herons were held to a goalless draw by the Chicago Fire on Sunday. A club-record crowd of 62,358 packed into Soldier Field for the visit of Lionel Messi and his Inter team to witness a gutsy display from the home side. Chicago, coached by former USA boss Gregg Berhalter, limited Messi and his former Barcelona strike partner Luis Suarez to just a handful of opportunities.

    By Simon Evans Verified · Soccer America

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • MLS to open 'second phase' of major season overhaul study

    By Simon Evans Verified| Yahoo Sports Verified Major League Soccer said Thursday it will conduct a second phase of study into proposals to bring its season into line with the European calendar. MLS currently plays from February to December but has been examining a plan to switch to start the campaign  at the end of the summer and conclude in spring.

    By Simon Evans Verified · Yahoo Sports

    Apr. 10, 2025

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Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Agence France-Presse (AFP) is a prominent global news agency known for its extensive and reliable coverage of international events. With a network of 1,700 journalists, AFP provides in-depth reporting on various topics, including business, politics, health, and culture. It has the largest news gathering footprint worldwide, ensuring comprehensive coverage of significant issues affecting daily life. AFP offers a variety of services designed for large companies, startups, agencies, international institutions, and NGOs. These include corporate content services that deliver trusted editorial content, a digital verification network for fact-checking, and tailored news feeds that provide customized news dispatches in six languages, available 24/7. Additionally, AFP produces over 3,000 news dispatches daily and offers photo services to capture significant events.

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