The New York Times – Sports:
The Glazer family isn’t soliciting bids for United. But selling a piece of the team could set the price for all of it.
Author: Tariq Panja
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World Cup Worries Mount With 100 Days (Give or Take) to Go
The New York Times – Sports:
A last-minute request to change the tournament’s start date is only the latest bit of uncertainty surrounding soccer’s showcase event.
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FIFA Proposes Late Changes to Qatar World Cup Schedule
The New York Times – Sports:
In a letter sent only months before the tournament, organizers have requested that the World Cup start one day earlier and allow Qatar, the host nation, to feature in its first match.
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Unai Emery Is Back for More
The New York Times – Sports:
Fired after falling short at P.S.G. and in the Premier League, Emery has rebuilt his coaching reputation at Villarreal. It may not be long before his phone is ringing again.
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Henrik Stenson Stripped of Ryder Cup Captaincy as LIV Golf Rift Widens
The New York Times – Sports:
Stenson was removed as he appeared set to join the Saudi-financed series. Former President Trump, whose course will host the next LIV series event, urged players to “take the money.”
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Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini Acquitted of Fraud in Swiss Trial
The New York Times – Sports:
Blatter, the former president of FIFA, world soccer’s governing body, and Platini, his onetime ally, were charged over a $2 million payment that prosecutors had labeled a bribe.
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Chelsea F.C. Shaken by Concerns, Complaints and a Suicide
The New York Times – Sports:
When Chelsea’s new owners paid billions for the Premier League club, they also inherited accusations of a toxic culture inside its offices.
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The Stranded Sons of Shakhtar Donetsk
The New York Times – Sports:
One of Ukraine’s top soccer teams rushed its youth academy players out of the path of war in February. Months later, many of the boys are stuck in a lonely limbo.