American investors are gobbling up the storied teams of the English Premier League — and changing the stadium experience in ways that soccer fans resent.
Category: Soccer
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FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.
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Everton Is Back on Market as Deal With 777 Partners Falters
With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is seeking a backup plan.
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What a Guys Trip Taught a Middle-Aged Introvert About Friendship
The idea of a “guys trip” was nerve-racking. But it turned out to be a valuable lesson in friendship.
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How an Unexpected DM and a Serendipitous Trip Led to Love
Bianca Brunette feared she was being catfished when Ethan White, a professional soccer player, sent her a direct message on Instagram. Turns out, he was the real deal.
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Want to Lose a Lot of Money, Fast? Buy a Small Soccer Team in England.
The country’s lower leagues offer a tempting entry to ownership. But the sport’s economics mean even multimillionaires can struggle to compete.
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Spring Training at Coachella: Can the M.L.S. Cash In on Its Preseason?
AEG, the entertainment giant, is trying to organize large-scale training camps marketed to fans, as other sports have done. Will it work?
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A Billionaire Bought a Chunk of Manchester United. Now He Has to Fix It.
Jim Ratcliffe spent $1.5 billion for a 25 percent stake in his boyhood English soccer club. On Wednesday, he laid out his vision.
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Playing Soccer in $1.50 Sandals That Even Gucci Wants to Copy
In Ivory Coast, lêkê are the preferred footwear for amateur games and almost everything else.
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Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.
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Soccer Watchalongs Like Stretford Paddock Offer a Broadcast Alternative
Soccer fans are tuning out broadcasts in favor of watchalongs: streaming parties where you hear what you want to hear and see everything except the game.
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Everton Stripped of 10 Points in Premier League, Deepening Team’s Crisis
A team operating under a mountain of debt and a proposed sale now faces a sporting penalty for violating financial rules. It vowed to appeal.