The New York Times – Sports:
Europe is filled with big clubs that lost their way. But soccer’s fallen giants will never rise again until they face what they’ve become.
Author: Rory Smith
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From Everton to Portsmouth, Ownership Isn’t the (Only) Problem
The New York Times – Sports:
Wealthy owners are an easy target for fans who want to vent their anger over failing teams. But money isn’t a solution when there is no plan.
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At Juventus, a Strange Season Takes Another Turn
The New York Times – Sports:
A rough start to the season has been forgotten in Italy amid an unlikely title chase and a date with Napoli.
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Opening the Post-World Cup Mailbag
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection
The New York Times – Sports:
The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.
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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow
The New York Times – Sports:
The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.
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81 Minutes in, Two Big Goals and One Big Rewrite
The New York Times – Sports:
The Times’s chief soccer correspondent hoped for a “boring” World Cup final. He didn’t get one.
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For Messi, and Argentina, the (Extra) Wait Is Worth It
The New York Times – Sports:
It looked like another title might have slipped through its fingers, but Argentina, and its star, claimed the ultimate trophy.
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How Argentina’s Favorite Song Became the World Cup’s Soundtrack
The New York Times – Sports:
The song, Muchachos, Ahora Nos Volvimos A Ilusionar, has been a constant refrain in Qatar.