The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games.
Category: Neymar
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Lionel Messi’s Bitter Divorce From P.S.G.
A missed practice, a Saudi vacation and a brief suspension brought a sudden end to a star’s transactional relationship with Paris St.-Germain, and Qatar.
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P.S.G.-Bayern: Choupo-Moting Shows Benefits of the Slow Burn
The New York Times – Sports:Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting was never a can’t-miss talent. But as he leads Bayern Munich against P.S.G., he has proved he belongs right where he is.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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Keeping the National in National Team Coach
The New York Times – Sports:There is nothing in the rules that requires a World Cup team to be managed by someone born, raised or otherwise connected to that country. So should it matter?
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Keeping the National in National Team Coach
The New York Times – Sports:There is nothing in the rules that requires a World Cup team to be managed by someone born, raised or otherwise connected to that country. So should it matter?
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Brazil Feels the Familiar Sting of Failure
The New York Times – Sports:The country that expects to win every World Cup has been to the semifinals only once since 2002. But it can always find someone new to blame.
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Brazil’s World Cup Hopes Fell Apart in 15 Minutes
The New York Times – Sports:A favorite in the World Cup, Brazil is headed home after failing to hold onto a lead in extra time.
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Every Team Left in Qatar Is a Contender
The New York Times – Sports:France and England, Argentina and Brazil, Messi and Ronaldo: The quarterfinals offer everything except an easy path to the trophy.
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Neymar, Brazil’s Star Player, Out With an Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Neymar injured a lateral ligament on his right ankle, the team’s doctor said. He will not play in Monday’s game against Switzerland.
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Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All
The New York Times – Business:The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.