The New York Times – Sports:
Al Hilal of the Saudi Professional League made a bid to Paris St.-Germain to acquire the French striker in what would be the most expensive soccer transfer in history.
Author: Tariq Panja and Rory Smith
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Is Chelsea Setting the Market, or Breaking It?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Premier League club’s American owners have splashed roughly $750 million on new players since last year. Puzzled rivals can’t see a strategy behind the spending.
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Qatar 2022: The World Cup That Changed Everything
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport.
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Inside the Chelsea Sale: Deep Pockets, Private Promises and Side Deals
The New York Times – Sports:
Britain’s government is poised to approve the sale of the Premier League soccer team. But to win it, the new owners had to agree to a set of unusual conditions.
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Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea FC, Has Assets Frozen By Britain
The New York Times – Sports:
The Premier League club was granted a license to continue operating, but cannot sell tickets or merchandise until further notice.