The New York Times – Sports:
It is easy to be dazzled by money in soccer, especially as the figures blur into incomprehension. But the numbers matter because of what comes next.
Author: Rory Smith
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Real Madrid’s Florentino Pérez Is More Powerful Than Ever
The New York Times – Sports:
A year after the Super League debacle, Florentino Pérez is back in the Champions League final, having turned a club owned by its members into his personal kingdom.
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Man City, Liverpool, Tottenham, Arsenal: Premier League Season Hangs on Final Day
The New York Times – Sports:
As City and Liverpool take aim at the title and Arsenal and Spurs settle the last Champions League place, Leeds is playing for its Premier League life.
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How Haaland’s Advisers Worked the System on the Way to Man City
The New York Times – Sports:
A carefully crafted strategy for a young striker’s career paid off handsomely for him and his agents. But will everyone get what they want out of the deal?
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Andrea Pirlo Is Timeless
The New York Times – Sports:
With elite soccer increasingly driven by coaches and systems, Pirlo feels as if he belongs to another era. But can a classic ever go out of style?
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How Real Madrid Beat Manchester City
The New York Times – Sports:
All but beaten in its Champions League semifinal, Madrid scored once, then twice, then a third time to snatch a victory and add to its legend.
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How Liverpool’s Dream Was Delivered, and Villarreal’s Dashed
The New York Times – Sports:
Outplayed for a half, Liverpool scored three goals to reach its latest Champions League final. For Villarreal, though, all was not lost.
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The Champions League’s Drama Is Worth Savoring, and Saving
The New York Times – Sports:
The Champions League’s late-stage drama is a feature, not a bug. Let’s hope no one messes that up.