Beating Dortmund in the Champions League will ease the pressure on Graham Potter and his team, but it won’t end the questions about where they are headed.
Category: Soccer
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Chelsea Saves the Day; Saving the Season Can Come Later
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Liverpool Fans Will Get Refunds for Champions League Final Tickets
The New York Times – Sports:European soccer’s governing body will return millions of dollars to fans affected by dangerous overcrowding that its own investigation said could have turned deadly.
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Italy Shipwreck Kills Soccer Player from Pakistan
The New York Times – Sports:Shahida Raza, a national soccer and field hockey player, wanted her disabled son to have a better life. The boat carrying her to Italy crashed just off the coast.
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Liverpool, Napoli and the Problem With Systems
The New York Times – Sports:As system clubs start to falter, the future seems to belong to the teams and coaches who are willing to be a little more flexible.
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Just Fontaine, Record-Setting French Soccer Star, Dies at 89
The New York Times – Sports:His stellar career was cut short by injury, but he made his mark by scoring 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup.
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France’s Le Graët Steps Down but Lands on His Feet With FIFA
The New York Times – Sports:Noël Le Graët resigned after an investigation found federation staff members had endured sexual and mental abuse, but he will stay in soccer: FIFA has hired him to run its Paris office.
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Ahead of Paris Olympics, France’s Sports Minister Faces Trials by Fire
The New York Times – Sports:Amélie Oudéa-Castéra’s first year in office brought chaos at the Champions League final and scandals in multiple sports. With the Paris Olympics looming, her toughest days may be ahead.
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The Oligarchs’ Derby
The New York Times – Sports:When the top teams in Greece meet, the story lines, and the rivalries, regularly extend far beyond the soccer field.
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How Should Fans Feel About Newcastle United?
The New York Times – Sports:Smart signings and Saudi money have revived a moribund Premier League soccer team. Those cheering their good fortune say they shouldn’t have to answer for the source of it.
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M.L.S. Preview: St. Louis S.C., Apple TV and More
The New York Times – Sports:St. Louis City S.C. will hit the field as the league’s 29th franchise, but to watch it, and every other team, fans will have to get to know Apple TV.
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John Motson, BBC’s Voice of Soccer for Five Decades, Dies at 77
The New York Times – Sports:The broadcaster announced English soccer’s biggest moments, including 10 World Cups.
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Women’s World Cup: What to Know
The New York Times – Sports:This year’s tournament in Australia and New Zealand will feature all the usual contenders and a surprisingly high number of first-time qualifiers.