The New York Times – Sports:
A lawsuit filed by an American soccer entrepreneur says the head of European soccer declared “war” on him for working with three top soccer teams.
Author: Tariq Panja
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Exiled by Russian Bombs, Shakhtar Donetsk Embraces Its Journey
The New York Times – Sports:
Shakhtar Donetsk was forced from its home city and then its country by Russian invasions. Its next stop? A series of exhibition games that will raise money for the war effort.
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A Biennial World Cup Is Dead, but FIFA’s Fight Isn’t Over
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA has quietly given up on a plan to hold the World Cup every two years. But surrender may not mean peace for its president, Gianni Infantino.
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Soccer’s Richest Clubs Sidestep Salary Caps in New Cost Controls
The New York Times – Sports:
UEFA’s new financial regulations will tie spending to club revenues, entrenching the advantages wealthy clubs already enjoy in the market for talent.
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Soccer’s Richest Clubs Sidestep UEFA Salary Cap in New Cost Controls
The New York Times – Sports:
UEFA’s new financial regulations will tie spending to club revenues, entrenching the advantages wealthy clubs already enjoy in the market for talent.
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Chelsea Beats Newcastle, Taking Its First Steps Into the Unknown
The New York Times – Sports:
Locked shops and rivals’ taunts greeted fans at Chelsea’s first home game since sanctions against Roman Abramovich cast their team’s future in doubt.
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FIFA Will Allow Foreign Players in Russia to Break Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.
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FIFA Will Ban on Russia, Ejecting It From World Cup Qualifying
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to bar Russia indefinitely came a day after FIFA was criticized for penalties that its critics said were not strong enough.
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FIFA Proposes Penalties for Russia but No Ban, Yet
The New York Times – Sports:
The restrictions proposed by soccer’s governing body for a World Cup playoff next month stopped short of the all-out ban Russia’s opponents have demanded.