The New York Times – Sports:
A rule change means coaches will for the first time have the option to make as many as five changes per game, and draw them from deeper benches.
Category: Soccer
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Chile Loses Bid to Replace Ecuador at World Cup in Byron Castillo Case
The New York Times – Sports:
Chile’s soccer federation had argued Ecuador should be ejected from the tournament for using an ineligible player in qualifying. FIFA disagreed.
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US Men’s National Team Draws With Uruguay in a Friendly
The New York Times – Sports:
The young American team came away with a scoreless draw against the 13th-ranked team in the world as it continues to tinker with its roster and tactics ahead of the World Cup.
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How to Watch the Ukraine-Wales World Cup Playoff Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A European playoff on Sunday is a winner-take-all affair for Ukraine, a nation at war, and Wales, which hasn’t been the tournament since 1958.
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At Champions League Final, the Fans Weren’t the Danger
The New York Times – Sports:
Preconceptions about Liverpool supporters and policing decisions that didn’t prioritize their safety led to the chaos at the Champions League final. That’s dangerous for every fan.
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Nigeria Adds Up the Costs of Missing the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Failure to qualify for Qatar has condemned Nigeria to a humbling summer instead of months of World Cup hype. Then there’s the fate of its famous jersey.
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Ukraine Is One Game Away From the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Competing for a place in a World Cup already comes with pressure, but Ukraine’s players have not shied away from what getting there would mean to a country under siege. They’re one game away.
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40,000 Fake Tickets at the Champions League Final? Actually, It Was 2,589.
The New York Times – Sports:
The French authorities blamed tens of thousands of counterfeit tickets for the chaos before Saturday’s Champions League final. The official count was far lower.