Rob Harris, Author at Valley News

Construction is underway on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 to complete Lusail's 80,000-seat venue for the opening game and final in a city that didn't exist when Qatar won the FIFA vote in 2010. Located in the centre of a new development to the north of Doha, with direct connections by road and a new metro line, Lusail Stadium is intended to be a catalyst for development growth of Lusail city. (AP Photo/Petr Josek)

Qatar’s World Cup challenge magnified by track worlds issues

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterOctober 8, 2019

DOHA, Qatar — By day, Juma Marzouq approves Qatar’s master plans for the vast stadium infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup. By night, Marzouq goes into fan mode, tackling the challenge of filling soccer arenas in this tiny nation.Marzouq has seen…

Netherlands' Jackie Groenen celebrates after scoring during the Women's World Cup semifinal soccer match between the Netherlands and Sweden, at the Stade de Lyon outside Lyon, France, Wednesday, July 3, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Dutch prevail in extra time; will face U.S. for title

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterJuly 3, 2019

United States' coach Jill Ellis during the Women's World Cup quarterfinal soccer match between France and the United States at the Parc des Princes, in Paris, Friday, June 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

Coach hits ‘etiquette’ breach

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterJune 30, 2019

Netherlands' Lieke Martens, center, celebrates after scoring her side's second goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the Netherlands and Japan at the Roazhon Park, in Rennes, France, Tuesday, June 25, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

European teams see investment pay off at Women’s World Cup

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterJune 26, 2019

FIFA study backs 48-team World Cup in 2022

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterMarch 11, 2019

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against Birmingham City during the Sky Bet Championship soccer match at St Andrew's Trillion Trophy Stadium, Birmingham, England, Sunday March 10, 2019. (Nick Potts/PA via AP)

Fan runs onto field, punches player in English derby

by Rob Harris The Associated PressMarch 10, 2019

Pablo Perez of Argentina's Boca Juniors, walks on the pitch of the Antonio Vespucio Liberti stadium wearing an eye patch, after the final soccer match of the Copa Libertadores was rescheduled for Sunday, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. The match was rescheduled after the bus carrying the Boca Juniors players was attacked by River Plate fans, injuring several players including Perez. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Commentary: South American Soccer Bosses Fail at Continental Level

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterDecember 1, 2018

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy, centre, holding Manchester City's Rahhem Sterling as he argues with Manchester United's Juan Mata during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Hiring Dinnage Makes EPL a Woman’s Place

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterNovember 14, 2018

Brazil's Roberto Firmino, left, celebrates with Brazil's Neymar, right, after scoring his side's second goal during the round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at the 2018 soccer World Cup in the Samara Arena, in Samara, Russia, Monday, July 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Neymar Leads Brazil Into World Cup Quarterfinals

by Rob Harris The Associated PressJuly 2, 2018

England head coach Gareth Southgate, left, attends England's official training in Zelenogorsk near St. Petersburg, Russia, Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on the eve of the group G match between Belgium and England at the 2018 soccer World Cup. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky)

England’s Manager Influenced by U.S.

by Rob Harris AP Global Soccer WriterJune 28, 2018