The New York Times – Sports:
All but beaten in its Champions League semifinal, Madrid scored once, then twice, then a third time to snatch a victory and add to its legend.
Category: Soccer
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Diego Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Jersey Sells for $9.3 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
The shirt worn by the Argentine soccer star when he scored two fabled goals, one of which he attributed to divine aid, fetched what is believed to be the highest price ever paid for a sports item.
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How Liverpool’s Dream Was Delivered, and Villarreal’s Dashed
The New York Times – Sports:
Outplayed for a half, Liverpool scored three goals to reach its latest Champions League final. For Villarreal, though, all was not lost.
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Russia Is Barred From Women’s Euros and 2023 World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Russian soccer teams and clubs were barred from all European competitions, including the Champions League, for the 2022-23 season.
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Russia Is Barred From Women’s Euros and 2023 World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Russian soccer teams and clubs were barred from all European competitions, including the Champions League, for the 2022-23 season.
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Wary of Human Rights Issues, World Cup Sponsors Edge Away from Qatar
The New York Times – Sports:
Troubled by worker abuse and human rights, some World Cup sponsors are distancing themselves from the host nation. But not everyone is backing away.
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The Champions League’s Drama Is Worth Savoring, and Saving
The New York Times – Sports:
The Champions League’s late-stage drama is a feature, not a bug. Let’s hope no one messes that up.
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British Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe Bids $5.3 Billion for Chelsea F.C.
The New York Times – Sports:
The late offer by Ratcliffe, the chief executive of Ineos, for the Premier League soccer club would be the highest price ever paid for a sports team.
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Angel City F.C. and the N.W.S.L.’s Ongoing Search for Itself
The New York Times – Sports:
As it opens its 10th regular season, the women’s soccer league no longer faces questions about survival. But its aspirations and operations are still a work in progress.