The New York Times – Sports:
Taken by surprise by Qatar’s decision to ban beer at stadiums, the company remade its marketing strategy in real time.
Category: Soccer
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Two Favorites, Two Underdogs, Too Good
The New York Times – Sports:
France and Argentina entered the World Cup as contenders, but Croatia and Morocco have proved to be worthy challengers for the title.
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What Happened to the Qatar Women’s National Team?
The New York Times – Sports:
A squad that featured in the host nation’s bid to host the World Cup in 2010 hasn’t played a game in eight years.
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Brazil Feels the Familiar Sting of Failure
The New York Times – Sports:
The country that expects to win every World Cup has been to the semifinals only once since 2002. But it can always find someone new to blame.
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Grant Wahl Dies at World Cup After Collapsing at Argentina Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Grant Wahl, who in his career covered soccer for Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports and CBS, was in Qatar for his eighth World Cup.
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A Two-Goal Lead Disappears, So Argentina Has to Do It the Hard Way
The New York Times – Sports:
An all-time comeback ends in defeat for the Netherlands as Lionel Messi advances in his last World Cup.
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Brazil’s World Cup Hopes Fell Apart in 15 Minutes
The New York Times – Sports:
A favorite in the World Cup, Brazil is headed home after failing to hold onto a lead in extra time.
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Stadiums as High Art in a World Cup Fantasyland
The New York Times – Sports:
From a desert tent to a golden bowl, the spectacular arenas Qatar has built in and around Doha showcase the majesty, and the folly, of this World Cup.
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In India, Fiercely Loyal Soccer Fans (of Brazil and Argentina)
The New York Times – Sports:
A soccer-loving stretch of an otherwise cricket-mad country has taken sides and erected huge displays of devotion during the World Cup.