VICE Sports World News Roundup: June 24

Good morning, America. Welcome to the worldwide morning news roundup.

Tom Brady's appeal in the "deflate gate" case went on longer than expected last night. "No details of the hearing were immediately available," reports the New York Times.

NASCAR has weighed in on the Confederate flag debate in the wake of the deadly shooting in Charleston, South Carolina. The racing series announced that it doesn't allow the flag's use "in any official NASCAR capacity." However, the statement noted it would not forbid fans from waving the Confederate flag if they so choose. Why? "While NASCAR recognizes that freedom of expression is an inherent right of all citizens, we will continue to strive for an inclusive environment at our events." That, my dear readers, is a truly amazing sentence.

Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, along with Qatar Sports Investments, is set to buy a 35.5 percent stake in the company that owns Formula 1. The racing series struggled with serious financial trouble over the past season.

The NHL will apparently go to a 3-on-3 overtime next season. It's a decent idea but not as good as just going goalie-on-goalie.

In the Women's World Cup, Japan beat the Netherlands 2-1. Japan's second goal is one you won't want to miss. The goal was immediately followed up by an equally impressive goalkeeper blunder.

The U.S. men's national team announced its roster for this summer's Gold Cup. The Americans are defending champions.

Have you ever wanted to manage a soccer team? Go ahead and update your resume now. The Finnish men's national team is accepting applications for its head coach position. "In your work, you are responsible for coaching and building the future of our flagship, men's A-national team" reads the job advertisement. "While doing that, you distribute your knowhow for the benefit of our other national teams, coach education, as well as to our player development across the country."

The English Premier League's first major signing of the summer is Roberto Firmino, who joins Liverpool from Hoffenheim for a cool 29 million pounds. It's a good signing for Liverpool. It's also a transfer that will put a smile on the lips of Bundesliga executives across Germany. They've spent the past few months dreaming of the day the Premier League's new television money will begin to trickle their way.

Brendan Rodgers seem nice guy on phone.He say "Right Back" a lot thoughWhat is Right back?
— Roberto Firmino (@robert_firmino) June 24, 2015

The greatest soccer player of all time is 28 today, the age when soccer players in his position are considered to peak. That's right: the best may be yet to come from Lionel Messi.