The New York Times – Sports:
Every week, a group of former pros gathers for what may be the best pickup soccer game in the world. The appeal is a chance to engage with the sport on their terms.
Category: Soccer
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After Rubiales’ Restraining Order, Spain’s Women’s Team Makes Demands
The New York Times – Sports:
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
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Selling Saudi Soccer, One Like at a Time
The New York Times – Sports:
The standard of play in the Saudi Pro League doesn’t matter when no one’s watching the games.
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2026 World Cup: FIFA Delays Have Cities Worried About Planning
The New York Times – Sports:
With about 1,000 days until the opening game of soccer’s showcase event, U.S. organizers are waiting for answers, and action, from the sport’s governing body.
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Spain’s Female Soccer Players Call Off Wage Dispute Strike
The New York Times – Sports:
The breakthrough in the labor dispute, which has delayed the start of the season and has added to a turbulent period in Spanish soccer, was an agreement over minimum pay.
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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.
The New York Times – Sports:
Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.
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They Shot at Her. They Forced Her From Her Home. She Won’t Stop Fighting for Girls.
The New York Times – Sports:
Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female soccer players from the Taliban. Now she is demanding that world soccer officials let them play for their country again.
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Luis Rubiales, Spain’s Top Soccer Official, Resigns Over World Cup Kiss
The New York Times – Sports:
Pressure had been building on Luis Rubiales, with prosecutors opening an investigation, his soccer federation calling for him to step down and FIFA suspending him.