The New York Times – Sports:
Poland’s stars cornered FIFA by threatening to boycott a World Cup qualifier. Now, as Russia appeals the decision, Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny and their teammates may have to double down.
Category: Soccer
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Chelsea Beats Newcastle, Taking Its First Steps Into the Unknown
The New York Times – Sports:
Locked shops and rivals’ taunts greeted fans at Chelsea’s first home game since sanctions against Roman Abramovich cast their team’s future in doubt.
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Roman Abramovich and the End of Soccer’s Oligarch Era
The New York Times – Sports:
Stripped of its Russian benefactor, Chelsea now faces a reckoning. Soccer’s will come next.
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Roman Abramovich, Owner of Chelsea FC, Has Assets Frozen By Britain
The New York Times – Sports:
The Premier League club was granted a license to continue operating, but cannot sell tickets or merchandise until further notice.
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Real Madrid Rally Leaves P.S.G. Chasing Goals and Ghosts
The New York Times – Sports:
Karim Benzema’s second-half hat trick delivered a familiar disappointment to a star-studded French champion.
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FIFA Will Allow Foreign Players in Russia to Break Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.
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City Thumps United in Manchester Derby Stripped of Its Tension
The New York Times – Sports:
The Manchester derby has changed, mostly because United can no longer keep pace and City no longer has anything to prove.
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Mexico Soccer Riot Leaves 26 Injured, Officials Say
The New York Times – Sports:
Videos posted on social media showed violent clashes between fans in a stadium in the central city of Querétaro on Saturday.
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The Artist Who Painted a City
The New York Times – Sports:
As Jesse Marsch takes over Leeds United, he faces the difficult task of replacing Marcelo Bielsa, who was equal parts coach and icon.