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.
Category: Soccer
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From Everton to Portsmouth, Ownership Isn’t the (Only) Problem
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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.
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Pele’s 24-Hour Funeral Attracted More Than 200,000 Mourners
The New York Times – Sports:“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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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.
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Afghan Goalkeeper’s Escape From Kabul Was Supposed to Be the Hardest Part
The New York Times – Sports:About 16 months into her new life in Australia, Fati, who was the Afghanistan women’s soccer team’s goalkeeper, can still be overwhelmed by “all the things I’ve lost.” It’s time to jump-start life, she said.
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
The New York Times – Sports:While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.
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Ronaldo Is Said to Sign With a Saudi Team
The New York Times – Sports:The soccer superstar will be paid handsomely to play in the Middle East in the twilight of his career.