For the first time in three decades, Napoli stands on the cusp of an Italian soccer championship. Its city did not want to waste any time celebrating.
Category: Soccer
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Manchester City Eliminates Bayern Munich in Champions League
City dispatched Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semifinals. But, as usual, getting close won’t be good enough.
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Chelsea Exits Champions League, Its Next Destination Unknown
Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals at the expense of a Chelsea team long on cash and talk but bereft, it seems, of ideas on how to succeed.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
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The Best Time to Fix Soccer Is Right Now
The game’s authorities, its teams and its fans all agree alterations could help. The problem is that many of them are focused on the wrong things.
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The Secret Behind Brighton, the Premier League’s Smartest Team
Brighton has risen into the top half of the league with smart signings, contingency plans and a spreadsheet that sees the future.
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On a Big Night for Italian Soccer, Milan Leads the Celebration
Milan edged Napoli in the first leg of a Champions League quarterfinal, moving one step closer to a place that used to feel familiar.
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The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
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Benfica, Enzo Fernández and a Champions League Question: What If?
The Portuguese giant knew selling Enzo Fernández would make it harder to win Europe’s richest prize. But cashing out early is a story the club knows well.
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U.S. Women Win a World Cup Soccer Tuneup but Lose a Top Scorer
Mallory Swanson was carted off with a knee injury during a 2-0 victory over Ireland. She is considered key to the United States’ hopes of winning a third consecutive World Cup championship.
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How Will ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Write Notts County’s Story?
Notts County is having one of the most remarkable seasons in its long history. It might even win the league. But you don’t get to star in someone else’s drama.
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Lionel Messi, Barcelona and Limited Options
The chase for a transcendent star in the twilight of his career requires a new term: GOATwashing.