The New York Times – Sports:
Top clubs have long looked to shed players once they hit age 30. But those presumptions rely on outdated logic, statistics show.
The New York Times – Sports:
In Algeria, a berth in Qatar changed hands in an instant. In Senegal, a shootout settled another long night. And in Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo set up one final hurrah.
The New York Times – Sports:
A week of high-stakes games will fill out the field for the winter’s World Cup. Not everyone gets to go.