The New York Times – Sports:
The season was scheduled to begin on Friday, but the players refused to play after talks with the league brought no agreement. The dispute comes amid a debate over sexism and soccer in Spain.
Category: Soccer
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Sexism in Spanish Women’s Soccer: Bedtime Check-Ins and Verbal Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
More than a dozen women described sexism ranging from paternalism to verbal abuse. “What you really need is a good man,” a former national captain said players were told.
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Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired
The New York Times – Sports:
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.
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Judge Vacates Convictions in Bribery Case Over Soccer Broadcast Deals
The New York Times – Sports:
Hernán López, a former Fox employee, and an Argentine sports marketing company had been convicted of participating in a bribery scheme to secure rights to widely viewed tournaments.
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A Shocking Soccer Kiss Demonstrates the Power of Scandal
The New York Times – Sports:
By generating public outrage, scandals make inaction costly: suddenly, doing nothing carries greater risks.
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Spanish Soccer Chief Finds His Defenders Backing Away
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Rubiales was widely condemned for kissing a player after the Spanish women’s team won the World Cup, but retained a few public supporters. Many now appear to be reconsidering.
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Spanish Soccer Chief Rubiales Refuses to Resign Over World Cup Kiss
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Rubiales was denounced for his behavior toward Jennifer Hermoso, a member of the winning Spanish women’s soccer team, at an awards ceremony in Australia.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Future in Milwaukee Is Uncertain
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.B.A. superstar has grand ambitions, as a businessman and basketball player. “I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship,” he said.