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.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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Pouring Through a Crisis: How Budweiser Salvaged Its World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
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What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?
The New York Times – Sports:
A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game in eight years.
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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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As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play
The New York Times – Sports:
The Afghan women’s national team fled to Australia when the Taliban took over. FIFA, yielding to Afghanistan’s soccer federation, no longer recognizes the team.
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Twists and Turns: A World Cup Fitness Coach Explains Pregame Warm-Ups
The New York Times – Sports:
In the final hour before a game, teams’ activities can look as random as recess at the local elementary school. But there is order in the chaos.
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Referee Stéphanie Frappart Will Lead First All-Woman Team at World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Frappart, a 38-year-old French referee, has more experience on the men’s stage than any other woman.
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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
The New York Times – Sports:
If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.
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The U.S. Cleared a Big World Cup Hurdle. The Knockout Round Poses Another.
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. victory over Iran sent it to the round of 16, with a match against the Netherlands on Saturday. The team already has much to be proud of.