The New York Times – Sports:
Trabzonspor claimed the title almost two weeks ago. Its team, and its fans, aren’t done celebrating.
Category: Soccer
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How Haaland’s Advisers Worked the System on the Way to Man City
The New York Times – Sports:
A carefully crafted strategy for a young striker’s career paid off handsomely for him and his agents. But will everyone get what they want out of the deal?
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FIFA and EA Sports End Their Two-Decade Partnership
The New York Times – Sports:
The demise of a relationship that produced one of the most popular games of all time will mean risks for soccer’s governing body but few changes for its players.
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Erling Haaland and Manchester City Near a Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
City, which is nearing its fourth Premier League title in five years, would be strengthened further by adding Haaland, the 21-year-old Dortmund striker.
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Group Led by American Will Buy Chelsea F.C., the Team Says
The New York Times – Sports:
Todd Boehly, a part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, leads a new ownership group that is set to buy the club from Roman Abramovich, a Russian oil oligarch, for more than $3 billion.
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Andrea Pirlo Is Timeless
The New York Times – Sports:
With elite soccer increasingly driven by coaches and systems, Pirlo feels as if he belongs to another era. But can a classic ever go out of style?
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Sounders’ Breakthrough Title Cements Seattle’s Soccer Bona Fides
The New York Times – Sports:
Sounders F.C. captured M.L.S.’s first CONCACAF Champions League title with a win over Pumas U.N.A.M. Our columnist remembers the day soccer took root in Seattle.
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When Will the Seattle Sounders Play in the Club World Cup?
The New York Times – Sports:
One prize for Seattle’s Concacaf Champions League title was a chance to face some of the world’s best clubs. When are those games? “No clue,” one FIFA official said.
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Chile Files Claim Seeking Ecuador’s Place in the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
A dispute over a player’s eligibility could alter the qualifying results in South America. Chile has asked for forfeits, and Ecuador’s spot in Qatar.