The New York Times – Sports:
A soccer federation chief kissed the Spanish forward Jennifer Hermoso fully on the lips during the medals ceremony, an unpleasant reminder to many of the sexism that has plagued women’s soccer.
Category: Soccer
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Spain Wins World Cup as Its Talent Trumps Its Troubles
The New York Times – Sports:
A team that had endured all that Spain has in the past 12 months should not be able to win a World Cup. And yet that is precisely what it did.
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England, the World Cup’s Great Survivor, Runs Out of Lifelines
The New York Times – Sports:
For weeks, England had found a way to win matches and keep its title dream alive. Against Spain, it ran out of magic, and time.
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Wanted: Female Athletes. Multiple Vacancies.
The New York Times – Sports:
Australia’s major sports need talent to stock their women’s leagues. They are all looking at the same athletes.
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One Long Reporting Trip Around the World
The New York Times – Sports:
Sports have always been my ticket to travel: to a surf spot above the Arctic Circle, to a volcano in Mexico and to soccer games in New Zealand.
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At Inter Miami, Lionel Messi’s Only Complaint Is the Humidity
The New York Times – Sports:
After taking the Leagues Cup tournament by storm, Messi, 36, had his first news conference since joining Inter Miami. It was clear he is now in a more relaxed stage of his career.
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Australia Loved the Matildas. Will It Continue to Love Women’s Sports?
The New York Times – Sports:
Australian fans are mourning their team’s semifinal defeat at the Women’s World Cup. Beyond the ache, there are concerns about whether the support for women’s sports will last.