The New York Times – Sports:
Long ridiculed for having a library-like atmosphere at its games, Arsenal listened to its fans, embraced a nascent ultra group and let its loudest supporters set the tone.
Category: Stadiums and Arenas
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Deadly Soccer Clash in Indonesia Puts Police Tactics, and Impunity, in Spotlight
The New York Times – Sports:
Experts say officers are almost never held accountable for their actions. And in a huge police budget, millions are spent on tear gas, batons and other devices deployed during protests.
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Riots at Indonesian Soccer Match Leave Several Fans Dead
The New York Times – Sports:
After the home team lost, fans rushed the field and were confronted by security officers, who used tear gas that left many struggling to breathe.
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The Packers’ Shareholders Meeting Is a Window Into NFL Finances.
The New York Times – Sports:
The Green Bay Packers are the only N.F.L. team whose fans can buy an ownership stake. Their annual shareholders meeting is part pep rally, part window into the league’s finances.
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In Qatar’s World Cup Summer, the Mercury Rises and the Clock Ticks
The New York Times – Sports:
In any other cycle, the World Cup would be kicking off this month. But the choice of Qatar as host changed everything, just as the World Cup has changed Qatar.
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Under Fire for Chaos at Soccer Final, France Rejects Blame for Failures
The New York Times – Sports:
Tear gas and delays marred the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday, raising questions over France’s ability to host large-scale sporting events like the 2024 Summer Olympics.
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Joe Pignatano, Met Coach Known for His Bullpen Farm, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
After an undistinguished career as a catcher with the Brooklyn Dodgers and other teams, he cultivated vegetables as well as relief pitchers at Shea Stadium.
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In Milan, an Iconic Stadium Isn’t Going Down Without a Fight
The New York Times – Sports:
The soccer teams that share the San Siro, which has hosted two World Cups and four European finals, want to replace it with a more modern arena. Not everyone is ready to see it go.