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The Other 98% stated on March 31, 2016 in a Facebook image:

"Last year (the U.S. women’s soccer team) generated $20 million more than the men’s team and were paid almost four times less."

By Lauren Carroll• April 6, 2016

Miami Seaport Alliance stated on April 24, 2014 in a "Miami Herald" newspaper ad:

David Beckham’s proposed soccer stadium at Miami’s Port "threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries."

By Amy Sherman• May 14, 2014

Miami Seaport Alliance stated on May 14, 2014 in a TV ad:

David Beckham’s soccer stadium would get a "special tax deal that lets them off the hook for $2 million in taxes every year for 30 years."

By Amy Sherman• May 20, 2014

John Oliver stated on June 08, 2014 in a segment on "Last Week Tonight":

Brazil built a $300 million stadium in the Amazon rainforest that "is only going to be used for four World Cup games," and there’s no team "that can fill it afterwards."

By Katie Sanders• June 11, 2014

Facebook posts stated on January 11, 2025 in a Jan 11, 2025, video:

Video claims to show the Los Angeles fires.

By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu• January 16, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy stated on June 18, 2023 in an interview with "Fox News Sunday":

“Young Americans across this country are no longer proud to be American.”

By Sofia Bliss-Carrascosa• June 28, 2023

Peter Beinart stated on July 06, 2014 in comments on CNN:

"If you look at the states where soccer is most popular, they're overwhelmingly blue states, and the states where soccer is least popular are red states."

By Derek Tsang• July 10, 2014

Bloggers stated on October 27, 2018 in a post on Facebook:

"Pipe bomber suspect pictured last year with Izzy Hernandez. ... a Democrat Donor/Supporter."

By Tessa Weinberg• November 1, 2018

Facebook posts stated on July 21, 2021 in a Facebook post:

A photograph shows members of the U.S. women’s soccer team kneeling during the national anthem at the Tokyo Olympics.

By Madison Czopek• July 26, 2021

Jeff Dickerson stated on July 10, 2012 in an online debate:

According to a national survey, transit "ridership" among people age 16 to 34 increased 40 percent between 2001 and 2009.

By Willoughby Mariano• July 18, 2012

Drew Brees stated on June 12, 2016 in as quoted in an interview with Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman:

"Do you know what the second sport with the most concussions is? Women’s soccer… And the third most dangerous sport? Cheerleading."

By W. Gardner Selby• July 15, 2016

Facebook posts stated on June 16, 2024 in a post:

Cristiano Ronaldo was the only European soccer captain who did not wear a rainbow armband at Euro 2020.

By Grace Abels• June 21, 2024

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee stated on August 18, 2014 in a campaign ad:

Says Iowa Republican Senate candidate Joni Ernst "would privatize Social Security."

By Louis Jacobson• August 21, 2014

Tim Kaine stated on June 26, 2016 in comments on "Meet the Press":

Says British voters "under 50, especially millennials, overwhelmingly voted to stay," in the European Union. "It was older voters who voted to leave."

By Lauren Carroll• June 26, 2016

Austin for a Better Future stated on June 27, 2018 in In a video:

Says proposal to use city-owned land for an Austin pro soccer stadium is a "$1 billion giveaway."

By Sebastian Herrera, Bob Sechler• June 27, 2018

Facebook posts stated on July 05, 2021 in a Facebook post:

Members of the US Women’s National Soccer team turned their backs on the flag as a 98-year-old World War II veteran played the anthem.

By Samantha Putterman• July 6, 2021

Facebook posts stated on August 27, 2023 in a Facebook post:

The mothers of Major League Soccer players “file complaint against Leo Messi.”

By Ciara O'Rourke• August 30, 2023

Richard Corcoran stated on February 06, 2017 in a tweet:

"Spending more taxpayer money on VISIT FL (or less) has not demonstrated a direct impact on tourism."

By Allison Graves• February 9, 2017

Bloggers stated on November 10, 2021 in an article:

“German News Agency Tracks 75 Prominent Athletes Suddenly Dead Of Heart Attacks After COVID Vax”

By Monique Curet• November 19, 2021

DeSantis Watch stated on November 08, 2023 in a Spanish-language radio ad:

Ron DeSantis “wants to cut Social Security and Medicare.”

By Maria Briceño, Marta Campabadal Graus• November 16, 2023

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