Soccer
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World
Sometimes It Is the Coach’s Fault
The U.S. collapsed under the weight of expectations at the Copa América. Its next move could determine if there is…
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World
As Messi Seeks Another Trophy, Soccer Fears for a Future Without Him
On Thursday in Atlanta, the Argentine national soccer team will kick off the 2024 edition of Copa América, South America’s…
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World
A Battlefield Break to Cheer Ukraine’s Soccer Team in Euro 2024
Soldiers huddled in a bunker with soft drinks and chips to watch Ukraine face Romania, only to suffer heartbreak.
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World
Team Ownership Rules Complicate a Soccer Star’s Next Move
The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded…
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World
Soccer’s Governing Body Delays Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA, soccer’s global governing body, on Friday postponed a decision to temporarily suspend Israel over its actions during the conflict…
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World
Ex-Soccer Chief in Spain to Stand Trial on Sexual Assault Charge
Luis Rubiales, the former head of Spanish soccer, is charged with two different counts in connection with the unsolicited kiss…
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Magazine
Why Indoor Soccer is the Beautiful Game at Its Best
In its flamboyance and entertainment factor, it embodies the spirit of street soccer, the real roots of the game.
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News
Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?
A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.
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News
Der Kaiser: Public Face of Germany’s Cup Effort
MUNICH, July 6 Regardless of who wins the World Cup final between Italy and France on Sunday, there will…
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World
Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss
Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing…