Europe is filled with big clubs that lost their way. But soccer’s fallen giants will never rise again until they face what they’ve become.
Category: Soccer
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U.S. Soccer Doesn’t Expect Decision on Gregg Berhalter Until Summer
Weeks after the World Cup, two top executives have left the U.S. men’s team and Gregg Berhalter appears to be out. A full-time coach won’t be named until the summer, U.S. Soccer said.
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Witness Says Fox Used Inside Information to Win World Cup Rights
A marketing executive testified that a top FIFA official provided secret bidding information that allowed his company to acquire valuable television rights.
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From Everton to Portsmouth, Ownership Isn’t the (Only) Problem
Wealthy owners are an easy target for fans who want to vent their anger over failing teams. But money isn’t a solution when there is no plan.
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Fox Sports Could Be Focus of FIFA Trial in Brooklyn
Two former executives are accused of paying bribes to obtain broadcast rights, including for the World Cup. Testimony could reveal what the company knew.
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At Juventus, a Strange Season Takes Another Turn
A rough start to the season has been forgotten in Italy amid an unlikely title chase and a date with Napoli.
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N.W.S.L. Bans Ex-Coaches and Fines Teams After Misconduct Report
Findings released in December revealed a number of issues throughout the league, including several instances of sexual and emotional abuse.
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Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag
Was Argentina-France the greatest final ever? Or a dull game with a great finish? Readers have their say, and our columnist holds his ground.
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U.S. Soccer Will Investigate Coach After Report From a Player’s Parent
Gregg Berhalter, the coach, said a decades-old domestic incident had been reported to U.S. Soccer by someone looking to get him fired. It turned out to be the mother of winger Gio Reyna.
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Pele’s 24-Hour Funeral Attracted More Than 200,000 Mourners
“This is no sacrifice,” said a man who had waited hours for a chance to attend Pelé’s 24-hour wake. Officials estimated 230,000 people filed through the stadium.
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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral
Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.