The New York Times – Sports:
For the first time in three decades, Napoli stands on the cusp of an Italian soccer championship. Its city did not want to waste any time celebrating.
Category: Soccer
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Manchester City Eliminates Bayern Munich in Champions League
The New York Times – Sports:
City dispatched Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semifinals. But, as usual, getting close won’t be good enough.
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Chelsea Exits Champions League, Its Next Destination Unknown
The New York Times – Sports:
Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals at the expense of a Chelsea team long on cash and talk but bereft, it seems, of ideas on how to succeed.
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FIFA Silenced One World Cup Protest but May Face More This Year
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA threatened to suspend men’s captains if they took part in a social justice campaign in Qatar. Will the same rules apply at the Women’s World Cup?
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The Best Time to Fix Soccer Is Right Now
The New York Times – Sports:
The game’s authorities, its teams and its fans all agree alterations could help. The problem is that many of them are focused on the wrong things.
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On a Big Night for Italian Soccer, Milan Leads the Celebration
The New York Times – Sports:
Milan edged Napoli in the first leg of a Champions League quarterfinal, moving one step closer to a place that used to feel familiar.
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The Shadow of an Abuse Scandal Looms Over a World Cup Soccer Team
The New York Times – Sports:
Vera Pauw was accused of body-shaming players while coaching in the National Women’s Soccer League. Sinead Farrelly helped expose abuse in that league. The two are now working together on Team Ireland.
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Benfica, Enzo Fernández and a Champions League Question: What If?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Portuguese giant knew selling Enzo Fernández would make it harder to win Europe’s richest prize. But cashing out early is a story the club knows well.