The New York Times – Sports:
Real Madrid-Manchester City is the headliner. A.C. Milan-Inter is the classic.
Author: Rory Smith
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With Title Near, Naples Shed Superstition and Starts to Believe
The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time in three decades, Napoli stands on the cusp of an Italian soccer championship. Its city did not want to waste any time celebrating.
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Manchester City Eliminates Bayern Munich in Champions League
The New York Times – Sports:
City dispatched Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semifinals. But, as usual, getting close won’t be good enough.
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Chelsea Exits Champions League, Its Next Destination Unknown
The New York Times – Sports:
Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals at the expense of a Chelsea team long on cash and talk but bereft, it seems, of ideas on how to succeed.
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The Best Time to Fix Soccer Is Right Now
The New York Times – Sports:
The game’s authorities, its teams and its fans all agree alterations could help. The problem is that many of them are focused on the wrong things.
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Benfica, Enzo Fernández and a Champions League Question: What If?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Portuguese giant knew selling Enzo Fernández would make it harder to win Europe’s richest prize. But cashing out early is a story the club knows well.
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How Will ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Write Notts County’s Story?
The New York Times – Sports:
Notts County is having one of the most remarkable seasons in its long history. It might even win the league. But you don’t get to star in someone else’s drama.