The New York Times – Sports:
Just three sports icons have had their jersey numbers retired leaguewide. Russell, the N.B.A.’s Boston Celtics legend, is the latest.
Category: Soccer
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World Cup Worries Mount With 100 Days (Give or Take) to Go
The New York Times – Sports:
A last-minute request to change the tournament’s start date is only the latest bit of uncertainty surrounding soccer’s showcase event.
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FIFA Proposes Late Changes to Qatar World Cup Schedule
The New York Times – Sports:
In a letter sent only months before the tournament, organizers have requested that the World Cup start one day earlier and allow Qatar, the host nation, to feature in its first match.
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Unai Emery Is Back for More
The New York Times – Sports:
Fired after falling short at P.S.G. and in the Premier League, Emery has rebuilt his coaching reputation at Villarreal. It may not be long before his phone is ringing again.
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Premier League Preview: Has Arsenal Pulled It Together? Will United Fall Apart?
The New York Times – Sports:
Six contenders (more or less) and five story lines (plus a few extra) as the new season kicks off with everyone chasing Manchester City (again).
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Fulham Is Back in the Premier League. Staying? That’s Harder.
The New York Times – Sports:
Fulham has made a habit of bouncing in and out of the world’s richest soccer competition in recent years. Is there a business model in being almost good enough?
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Welcome to Soccer’s Strangest Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The World Cup will split seasons in two in much of the world, including the Premier League campaign that opens this weekend. What is revealed could be fascinating.
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Premier League Players Will No Longer Take a Knee Before Every Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The gesture, begun by players in 2020 as part of an effort to highlight racism, will continue but now only before certain matches.