Officials from Australia and New Zealand were blindsided by reports that FIFA would make Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority a partner for the tournament.
Category: Soccer
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Saudi Sponsorship Catches Women’s World Cup Hosts by Surprise
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La Liga Must Register Barcelona’s Gavi, Spanish Court Rules
The New York Times – Sports:As rivals haggled over prices on the final day of the transfer window, Barcelona found a new way around the Spanish league’s financial rules.
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Copa América Will Return to U.S. in 2024
The New York Times – Sports:The relocation of the South American soccer championship is part of an agreement that also includes expanded events for clubs and women in the Americas.
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Everton’s Identity Crisis
The New York Times – Sports: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.
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U.S. Soccer Doesn’t Expect Decision on Gregg Berhalter Until Summer
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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.