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.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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Who Does Afghanistan's Soccer Team Represent Now?
The New York Times – Sports:
Afghanistan’s national soccer team played a rare match this week. But what, and whom, does the team represent?
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For Qatar, the World Cup’s Glamour Is the Payoff
The New York Times – Sports:
As the 2022 field starts to take shape, there is a sense that the host nation, after a decade of scrutiny and criticism, will at last get the return it expected.