The New York Times – Sports:
European teams had planned to highlight inclusivity on soccer’s biggest stage. They blinked when the sport’s governing body flexed its muscles.
Author: Tariq Panja
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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Kylian Mbappé Is Ready to Make Messi’s Moment His Own
The New York Times – Sports:
The France and Argentina stars are teammates at Qatar-owned Paris St.-Germain. But when they collide in the World Cup final, both have much to gain, and a lot to lose.
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David Beckham Is the World Cup’s Missing Mouthpiece
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar paid David Beckham tens of millions of dollars to promote the country and its interests. To its frustration, it has not received much return on the investment.
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The Pundit Whisperer
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar’s beIN Sports hired a host of retired soccer stars to bring authority to its World Cup coverage and a group of interpreters to render their words into Arabic. The toughest assignments go to one man.
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How Morocco Beat Portugal
The New York Times – Sports:
In a display of defensive grit and attacking verve, Morocco’s formula moves it one step closer to the final.
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Waving the Palestinian Flag, Celebrating the World Cup’s Unofficial Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Arab fans and Arab teams have been using the tournament’s global stage to elevate the Palestinian cause in the stands and on the field.
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England Victory Sets Up Showdown With France
The New York Times – Sports:
England was buoyed by the contributions of 19-year-old midfielder Jude Bellingham — the latest teenager to make a name for himself at the World Cup.