The New York Times – Sports:
As Jesse Marsch takes over Leeds United, he faces the difficult task of replacing Marcelo Bielsa, who was equal parts coach and icon.
Author: Rory Smith
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Russia, Soccer and a Line Drawn Too Late
The New York Times – Sports:
Soccer did not have to allow itself to be the field in which geopolitical rivalries played out, or the stage on which oligarchs sought power and prestige.
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Soccer’s Fastest-Growing Market Is the One for Ideas
The New York Times – Sports:
Wealthy teams accustomed to pursuing players are simultaneously competing for the signatures of a new era’s most sought-after talents: data analysts.
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Manchester United Fires Solskjaer After a Loss Too Far
The New York Times – Sports:
Lopsided defeats against Liverpool and Manchester City had the one-time fan favorite teetering. A humbling loss at lowly Watford finished him off.
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Who Has Qualified for the 2022 World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
The kickoff to the World Cup in Qatar is a year away, and most of the favorites have already booked their places. The winner, in fact, may already be there.
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Erling Haaland and Norway Miss the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Norway’s failure to qualify for Qatar means Erling Haaland will have to watch from home. Norway has taken it in its stride.
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For Qatar, the World Cup’s Glamour Is the Payoff
The New York Times – Sports:
As the 2022 field starts to take shape, there is a sense that the host nation, after a decade of scrutiny and criticism, will at last get the return it expected.