Soccer – Page 64

Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag

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.

By Rory Smith

Berhalter, Gregg Reyna, Giovanni (2002- ) Soccer United States Men's National Soccer Team

U.S. Soccer Will Investigate Coach After Report From a Player’s Parent

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.

By Andrew Keh

Funerals and Memorials Pele (1940- ) Soccer

Pele’s 24-Hour Funeral Attracted More Than 200,000 Mourners

“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.

By Jack Nicas and Dado Galdieri

Funerals and Memorials Pele (1940- ) Soccer

Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral

Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.

By Jack Nicas

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