The World Cup in Qatar, which started this week, has been plagued by controversy — and yet companies and countries are tripping over themselves to be part of the show.
Category: Soccer
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Why Big Business Can’t Get Enough of the World Cup, Scandal and All
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Who Will Win the World Cup? There’s Really Only One Place to Ask.
The New York Times – Sports:Everyone from coaches to fans has an opinion on who will win the World Cup, but the bookmakers know best. And even then, nothing is a sure thing.
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Richarlíson, Brazil and, maybe, the start of something special.
The New York Times – Sports:Richarlíson scored both goals for Brazil, one of the tournament favorites, as it opened with a win against Serbia.
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Brenden Aaronson Won Over Leeds. Can He Win at the World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:Christian Pulisic might be the standard-bearer for the United States World Cup team, but it is Brenden Aaronson who has captured hearts in England.
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Los aficionados galeses que viajaron a España en lugar de Catar
The New York Times – Sports:Por primera vez en 64 años la selección de Gales llega a una Copa del Mundo. Muchos de sus aficionados, hambrientos de sueños mundialistas, eligieron un destino cálido más asequible, y con menos restricciones.
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African Teams Pad World Cup Rosters With European Recruits
The New York Times – Sports:More than 130 players at the World Cup represent a country other than that of their birth. A few of them committed only months before the World Cup.
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How Japan Defeated Germany, the World Cup’s Latest Fallen Favorite
The New York Times – Sports:After a pregame protest against FIFA’s armband ban, the Germans lost their lead and then lost control of their group.
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Manchester United Owners Consider Sale of Storied Club
The New York Times – Sports:The Glazer family has hired advisers to weigh its options for the multibillion-dollar soccer club, which it has owned since 2005.
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Peek Inside a $200-a-Night ‘Room’ at the World Cup in Qatar
The New York Times – Sports:The ads didn’t lie, but container life might not be for everyone.
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A Saudi Win at the World Cup Rings Out Across the Arab World
The New York Times – Sports:Even the country’s de facto leader had downplayed expectations. After a win over Lionel Messi’s Argentina, one of the most shocking results in World Cup history, Wednesday will be a national holiday.
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The Suburb That Powers Canada Soccer
The New York Times – Sports:With seven players from Brampton on Canada’s World Cup roster, the diverse city near Toronto has played a big part in the country’s return to the world’s biggest stage.
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On Fox Sports, Viewers Get a World Cup Scrubbed of Controversy
The New York Times – Sports:Other broadcasters are questioning Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers and its laws against homosexuality. Fox Sports’ coverage, heavily sponsored by Qatar, is focused on the matches.