The New York Times – Sports:
In several of Europe’s top leagues, it already feels like the title race is over. But is dominance what fans really want?
The New York Times – Sports:
This year’s World Cup will be the last for some household names, meaning soccer will go into the tournament with one elite and emerge with quite another.
The New York Times – Sports:
Poland’s stars cornered FIFA by threatening to boycott a World Cup qualifier. Now, as Russia appeals the decision, Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny and their teammates may have to double down.
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.