A multimillion-dollar battle for a soccer god’s brand is being waged across continents, burning investors and tearing his family apart.
Category: Soccer
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Trump’s World Cup Intervention Roils the Soccer World, and Beyond
The U.S.-Belgium soccer game is turning out to be a huge deal even before it kicks off on Monday, thrusting politics into the spotlight.
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They Booked an Airbnb Ahead of the World Cup. Can a Host Demand They Pay More?
A family booked early for a big soccer trip to Southern California, then a new host suddenly raised the price. Why did Airbnb leave them in the lurch?
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Hesitant to Visit the U.S. for the World Cup? We Want to Hear From You.
International soccer fans face hurdles like travel bans, long visa delays and high ticket prices for U.S. matches. Will they be enough to keep you away?
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Can the Most Indebted Team in Global Soccer Fix Its Finances?
F.C. Barcelona’s liabilities have reached 2.5 billion euros, the result of financial mismanagement and vaulting ambition.
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Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
Josh Wander, a Miami businessman, drew scrutiny after buying soccer teams on three continents through 777 Partners, which collapsed after facing spiraling accusations of wrongdoing.
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Football Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King
Saudi Arabia will host a flag football tournament featuring N.F.L. stars in the spring, in a mutually beneficial sports expansion.
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FIFA Struts Off the Pitch and Onto the Catwalk
Soccer’s governing body is putting its name on a luxury fashion line. Would you buy it?
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FIFA Struts Off the Pitch and Onto the Catwalk
Soccer’s governing body is putting its name on a luxury fashion line. Would you buy it?
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One Way to Sell Beer in Britain? Buy Into a Soccer Team.
An American microbrewery has made inroads in English pubs with a novel marketing strategy.
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A Soccer Field Can Be Sacred
For millions of people, it represents familiarity, comfort and belonging.