Soccer – Page 49

Indonesia Stripped of Under-20 World Cup After Israel Protests

Preparations for the tournament were thrown into disarray when a governor asked Indonesia’s sports ministry to bar Israel’s team from participating.

By Sui-Lee Wee and Victor Mather

FIFA stripped Indonesia of this year’s Under-20 World Cup after government officials and protesters called for the exclusion of Israel’s team.

By Victor Mather

China poured billions into its bid to become a player in the world’s most popular sport. A decade later, it has little to show for that investment.

By Tariq Panja

Renard has vast experience in Africa and led Saudi Arabia at last year’s World Cup. But he has never coached a women’s team.

By Tom Nouvian