The New York Times – Sports:
Gregg Berhalter, the coach, said a decades-old domestic incident had been reported to U.S. Soccer by someone looking to get him fired. It turned out to be the mother of winger Gio Reyna.
Category: Soccer
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Pele’s 24-Hour Funeral Attracted More Than 200,000 Mourners
The New York Times – Sports:
“This is no sacrifice,” said a man who had waited hours for a chance to attend Pelé’s 24-hour wake. Officials estimated 230,000 people filed through the stadium.
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Pelé Honored by Thousands of Brazilians at 24-Hour Funeral
The New York Times – Sports:
Thousands of Brazilians came out to pay their respects to an athlete that put their nation on the world stage.
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My Uncle Taught Pelé Guitar: The Mourning Is Deeper in One City
The New York Times – Sports:
While fans around the world grieve Pelé’s death, in Santos, Brazil, where he first made his mark, residents recall a friend and neighbor who never forgot them.
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Afghan Goalkeeper’s Escape From Kabul Was Supposed to Be the Hardest Part
The New York Times – Sports:
About 16 months into her new life in Australia, Fati, who was the Afghanistan women’s soccer team’s goalkeeper, can still be overwhelmed by “all the things I’ve lost.” It’s time to jump-start life, she said.
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Ronaldo Is Said to Sign With a Saudi Team
The New York Times – Sports:
The soccer superstar will be paid handsomely to play in the Middle East in the twilight of his career.
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Days of Wins and Roses: Covering Pelé’s Cosmos
The New York Times – Sports:
While the public saw one version of the Brazilian soccer legend in his three years in New York, covering the team offered an up-close look at the man.
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Pelé Set Soccer’s Gold Standard. It Can’t Be Matched.
The New York Times – Sports:
The debate over the game’s greatest player always begins with comparison to the Brazilian master. But Pelé’s on-field artistry was only one part of what made him unforgettable.
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Tributes Pour In as Brazil Readies for Pelé’s Funeral
The New York Times – Sports:
Pelé’s body will lie at midfield at the Estádio Urbano Caldeira, his former club’s stadium, for 24 hours.