Teammates Sexually Assault Hammond Soccer Player

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Hammond, Indiana - Police said that a member of the high school boys soccer player was sexually assaulted by teammates. According to police reports, Hammond Clark High School Principal Robert Wilson reported the assault which happened last February 5, 2016 in a locker room while the player was changing clothes.

Based on the NWI Times news report, there were 8 suspects involve in the crime. Police also said that there was someone who tried to intervene and help the victim but that person was outnumbered and overpowered.

After the crime has been committed, the victim was forced into a shower stall, the water was turned on and the suspects left.

Police said the victim reported he was told several days before the incident that the soccer team might do something as part of an initiation.

The case has been sent to the Lake County juvenile prosecutor’s office.

Greek Cup Cancelled Due to Crowd Violence

- Riot police clashes with fans during a football match between Athens bitter rivals Olympiakos and Panathinaikos on February 22, 2015.

ATHENS, March 3 - The government of Greece decided to cancel this season's Greek Cup on Thursday after the first leg of the semi-final between PAOK Salonika and Olympiakos Piraeus was stopped because of crowd violence.

The ruckus started after a penalty was denied to PAOK in last Wednesday's match. PAOK's players and supporters did not agree by the decision and started the violence as large groups of fans rushed onto the pitch, hurling flares and missiles before being dispersed by riot police.

Greece's deputy minister for sport Stavros Kontonis said that he recommended the halting of all competitive soccer in Greece, however the Super League and the rest of the professional soccer divisions will continue.

He raised concerns about refereeing appointments for key matches and called on the country's football federation to provide "meaningful answers."

"In view of...this mayhem in football grounds and a huge disturbance of the social peace and legal order in general, the government has decided to definitively cancel any process and match related to the Greek Cup as provided for by the law," the government said in a statement.

"The government is closely monitoring developments and those who do not take seriously our policies should be aware that we will not hesitate to make further decisions on these matters."

AEK Athens were due to host Atromitos in the first leg of the other semi-final on Thursday. The home side released a short media statement saying the match had been cancelled.

2016 Copa America Centenario Draw; US Team will Face Tough Competition

NEW YORK - Check out the draw for the 2016 Copa America Centenario, the 100th anniversary edition of the South America championship that will be held in the United States from June 3 to June 26, 2016:

 Group A

United States

A-2 Colombia
A-3 Costa Rica
A-4 Paraguay

 Group B

Brazil

B-2 Ecuador
B-3 Haiti
B-4 Peru

 Group C

Mexico

C-2 Uruguay
C-3 Jamaica
C-4 Venezuela

 Group D

Argentina

D-2 Chile
D-3 Panama
D-4 Bolivia

United States men's national drew a very tough competition against Colombia, Costa Rica and Paraguay in Group A. US will open the tournament on June 3 against Colombia in Santa Clara, Calif., followed by contests against Costa Rica in Chicago on June 7 and Paraguay in Philadelphia June 11. US group is loaded with defending Copa America champion Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Ecuador – all currently ranked between fifth and 13th in the world.

Games will be staged in 10 cities nationwide, with the final happening June 26 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Chelsea vs. Manchester United Draw 1-1

Chelsea and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge last Sunday. Manchester United's Jesse Lingard goal wasn’t enough to win them the game. Chelsea were able to equalized by Diego Costa's goal.

Red Bulls Defender Matt Miazga To Join Chelsea

U.S. international and New York Red Bulls defender Matt Miazga hone his skills in Red Bulls Academy that made him the anchor of the team’s back line. Now he is on his way to Premier League side Chelsea according to ESPN.

He has less than a year to run on his current contract with the Red Bulls, and given his desire to test himself overseas, New York was left with little choice but to sell now rather than lose him for nothing at the end of the 2016 MLS season.

According to the Daily Mail the transfer fee is approximately $5 million. Miazga also possesses a Polish passport, meaning he will not have to obtain a work permit.

Miazga is currently with the U.S. national team. The U.S. National team will have an exhibition game against Iceland on January 31 and Canada on February 5. According to reports, Miazga has already departed and is on his way to England, where he will undergo a medical and then join up with his new club.

Copa America Centenario, Draw on February in New York

MIAMI BEACH, Florida - The 2016 Copa America Centenario draw will be held in New York on February 21. Argentina, Brazil, Mexico and the United States are all seeded in the 16-nation tournament that will be played at 10 venues in the U.S. from June 3-26.

The other 12 teams will be spread among the four groups: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.

The United States plays in the opener at Santa Clara, California. The final is at East Rutherford, New Jersey.

2016 Copa America Centenario Schedule

Lionel Messi wins 5th FIFA Ballon d'Or, Greatest Of All Time (GOAT)

Lionel Messi has cemented his place as soccer's Greatest Of All Time (GOAT). He won his 5th FIFA Ballon d'Or.

Now you can no longer debate Messi's talent and achievements. A lot of people specially his fans already knew that he's the best ever, before he was awarded his fifth FIFA Ballon d'Or award. Even if from time to time his greatest nemesis Cristiano Ronaldo interrupted him. Messi is only 28 years old he can still do much more.

Messi had 41.33% of the vote, with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo (27.76%) second and Barca's Neymar (7.86%) third. Either Messi or Ronaldo, who became a three-time winner last year, have won the past eight awards.

Ballon d'Or winners   

2015: Lionel Messi
2014: Cristiano Ronaldo
2013: Cristiano Ronaldo
2012: Lionel Messi
2011: Lionel Messi
2010: Lionel Messi
2009: Lionel Messi
2008: Cristiano Ronaldo
2007: Kaka
2006: Fabio Cannavaro
2005: Ronaldinho
2004: Andriy Shevchenko
2003: Pavel Nedved


United States World Cup-winning captain Carli Lloyd won the FIFA women's world player of the year award for 2015.