The New York Times – Sports:
A contract between Messi and Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority offers a glimpse at the details of their multimillion-dollar relationship.
Category: Soccer
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Gregg Berhalter Rehired as USMNT Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
Berhalter was removed from the post after the World Cup, but the results of an investigation cleared the way for his return.
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Luciano Spalletti and the Power of Walking Away
The New York Times – Sports:
The Napoli coach led his team to a long-delayed title and then left because the job was done. That is worth celebrating.
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USMNT Beats Mexico Behind Two Pulisic Goals
The New York Times – Sports:
Two goals from Christian Pulisic led the United States over Mexico in a nasty Nations League semifinal that was ended early because of homophobic chanting.
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Mbappé’s Split With P.S.G. Widens Into a War of Words
The New York Times – Sports:
In dueling statements, the French striker and Paris St.-Germain disputed basic facts about the breakdown of their relationship.
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Kylian Mbappé Tells P.S.G. He Will Leave Club Next Summer
The New York Times – Sports:
The star forward has told his French team he will not renew his contract next year. His decision could force a long-awaited move to Real Madrid.
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Champions League: Manchester City Bends the Story to Its Will
The New York Times – Sports:
This season’s City might be Pep Guardiola’s coaching masterpiece: a juggernaut so fearsome that not even Hollywood writers dared suggest it could be beaten.
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Messi and Benzema, Saudis and Soccer, Bread and Circuses
The New York Times – Sports:
Soccer is the ultimate prize in Saudi Arabia’s push in sports. Karim Benzema’s signing offered a glimpse of the price tag. Lionel Messi’s rejection showed its limits.
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Champions League Final: Inter Milan Tries to Live in the Now
The New York Times – Sports:
Inter made the Champions League final with Italy’s oldest squad and its highest debts. Whatever happens in Istanbul cannot stop the financial squeeze to come.