The New York Times – Sports:
Liverpool advanced to the F.A. Cup final by beating its Champions League rival at Wembley. But for both teams, every choice matters now.
Category: Soccer
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You Decide Which Games Matter
The New York Times – Sports:
The F.A. Cup and the Conference League have meaning not because of tradition or design, but when the players, and particularly the fans, decide they are important.
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What to Know About 2022 World Cup Travel to Qatar
The New York Times – Travel:
Tickets are on sale for the world’s most popular sporting event, but concerns over worker exploitation and laws against homosexuality have complicated the decision to attend for some fans.
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The Conference League Is the Best European Tournament You’re Not Watching
The New York Times – Sports:
The Europa Conference League was dismissed as irrelevant when it kicked off last summer. Try telling that to the clubs that can win it.
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In a Georgia Mill Town, Soccer Presents a New Opportunity
The New York Times – Sports:
Dalton, Ga., has not always welcomed the Mexican immigrants who came to work in its carpet mills. But the community is united behind its powerhouse high school soccer teams.
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Manchester City Fights Off Atlético Madrid in Champions League
The New York Times – Sports:
City, a team shaped by style, showed it was also skilled in the dark arts as eliminated Atlético Madrid and moved a step closer to its first Champions League title.
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Real Madrid Edges Chelsea to Reach Champions League Semifinals
The New York Times – Sports:
A curving assist by Luka Modric and an extra-time header by Karim Benzema carried Real Madrid back to the Champions League semifinals.
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Exiled by Russian Bombs, Shakhtar Donetsk Embraces Its Journey
The New York Times – Sports:
Shakhtar Donetsk was forced from its home city and then its country by Russian invasions. Its next stop? A series of exhibition games that will raise money for the war effort.