The New York Times – Sports:
The three referees and three assistant referees are the first to be picked for the top men’s soccer tournament, which will be held in Qatar this year.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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FIFA and EA Sports End Their Two-Decade Partnership
The New York Times – Sports:
The demise of a relationship that produced one of the most popular games of all time will mean risks for soccer’s governing body but few changes for its players.
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Sounders’ Breakthrough Title Cements Seattle’s Soccer Bona Fides
The New York Times – Sports:
Sounders F.C. captured M.L.S.’s first CONCACAF Champions League title with a win over Pumas U.N.A.M. Our columnist remembers the day soccer took root in Seattle.
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Chile Files Claim Seeking Ecuador’s Place in the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
A dispute over a player’s eligibility could alter the qualifying results in South America. Chile has asked for forfeits, and Ecuador’s spot in Qatar.
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The Female Soccer Players Challenging France’s Hijab Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
France’s soccer federation forbids hijab-wearing women from competing in soccer games, even though FIFA allows them. A collective of Muslim players is fighting what it considers a discriminatory rule.
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The Female Soccer Players Challenging France’s Hijab Ban
The New York Times – Sports:
France’s soccer federation forbids hijab-wearing women from competing in soccer games, even though FIFA allows them. A collective of Muslim players is fighting what it considers a discriminatory rule.
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What to Know About 2022 World Cup Travel to Qatar
The New York Times – Travel:
Tickets are on sale for the world’s most popular sporting event, but concerns over worker exploitation and laws against homosexuality have complicated the decision to attend for some fans.
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A Biennial World Cup Is Dead, but FIFA’s Fight Isn’t Over
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA has quietly given up on a plan to hold the World Cup every two years. But surrender may not mean peace for its president, Gianni Infantino.
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World Cup 2022 Draw Tracker: Group Assignments as They Happen
The New York Times – Sports:
Here are the latest results from FIFA’s draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This page will be updated.