The New York Times – Sports:
American owners spent billions to buy the Premier League club and then millions more on players. But as Chelsea sinks in the standings, is the worst still ahead?
Author: Tariq Panja
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China’s Soccer Experiment Flopped. Now It May Be Over.
The New York Times – Sports:
China poured billions into its bid to become a player in the world’s most popular sport. A decade later, it has little to show for that investment.
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Olympics Open Path for Russians to Qualify for Paris 2024
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodging a contentious debate on participation, Olympic officials instead issued rules that could allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to earn places in next year’s Games.
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Olympics Open Path for Russians to Qualify for Paris 2024
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodging a contentious debate on participation, Olympic officials instead issued rules that could allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to earn places in next year’s Games.
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Gianni Infantino Is Re-elected, Unopposed, as FIFA President
The New York Times – Sports:
The Swiss administrator, a contentious figure in the soccer world, had no rivals for the position and was crowned for another four years by acclamation.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino Knows How to Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Infantino has all the support he needs to sweep to another term leading the world’s most popular sport. That is precisely the problem, critics of his leadership say. But they don’t get to vote.
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2026 World Cup Will Have Four-Team Groups and 24 More Games
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA is preparing to approve a change that will set the format for the largest and longest championship in soccer history.
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Manchester United Bidding War Already Has a Winner: The Sellers
The New York Times – Sports:
A Qatari royal and a British billionaire have designs on the Premier League giant. But the Glazer family still gets to set the price.