Local soccer executive speaks about World Cup Gene Marrano June 15, 2018 1 minute read One local promoter of “the beautiful game” – soccer – will keep a close eye on the World Cup tournament now underway. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke, Goodwill help teens find summer jobsNext: Officials say ‘malicious party’ hacked state agency website Related Stories Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Ella Langley to perform at the Salem Civic Center in June Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0