Category: Soccer

Gary Lineker to Return to BBC Soccer Show ‘Match of the Day’

The New York Times – Sports:
The move calms a crisis at the publicly funded broadcaster after Gary Lineker, a former soccer star, was removed from a flagship show because of a tweet about immigration policy.
Brett Goldstein Faces Life After ‘Ted Lasso’

The New York Times – Movies:
The Apple TV+ show’s breakout star is preparing to play a Marvel movie god when he’s not working on the hit streaming series “Shrinking.” But what he’s really after is human connection.
BBC Suspends Host Gary Lineker Over Immigration Comments

The New York Times – Sports:
Mr. Lineker, one of England’s best-known sports personalities, had accused the British home secretary of using language reminiscent of Nazi Germany to promote a plan to stop asylum seekers.
P.S.G.’s Star System Has Run Its Course

The New York Times – Sports:
Even with Messi, Mbappé and Neymar, the French champion is a Champions League also-ran once again. Is buying local the way forward?
Former Fox Employee Convicted of Bribery for Soccer Broadcast Deals

The New York Times – Sports:
The employee, Hernán López, and an Argentine marketing firm were accused of helping make illegal payments for rights to tournaments in South America.
France Fires Corinne Diacre as Coach Only Months Before World Cup

The New York Times – Sports:
Several top players had refused to play for Corinne Diacre, and the divide between the coach and her team “has reached a point of no return,” the federation decided.
Chelsea Saves the Day; Saving the Season Can Come Later

The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.