Landon Donovan’s new hair sparks buzz during USA World Cup match

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Landon Donovan, the retired U.S. men's soccer star, turned heads at Team USA's June 12 World Cup match against Paraguay, not for playing, but for a new hairstyle he debuted on the sidelines. The fresh look generated enough chatter on social media and among fans that it competed for attention with the actual game action. Donovan, whose playing days ended years ago, has remained a prominent figure in American soccer circles, and his appearance at the tournament showed his continued relevance to the sport.