The New York Times – Sports:
Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting was never a can’t-miss talent. But as he leads Bayern Munich against P.S.G., he has proved he belongs right where he is.
Category: UEFA Champions League (Soccer)
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Champions League Overcrowding Was a ‘Near Miss’ for UEFA
The New York Times – Sports:
Independent investigators concluded it was only a “matter of chance” that the dangerous scenes at last year’s Liverpool-Real Madrid final did not lead to deaths.
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Champions League or Super League? No One Wins.
The New York Times – Sports:
Proponents of a European superleague do not lack for opposition. Those on the other side rarely have to explain why the status quo is worth saving.
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As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl
The New York Times – Sports:
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds and fueling identity debates.
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The Instant Legend of Napoli’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
The New York Times – Sports:
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s anarchic style has taken Italian soccer by storm, transforming Napoli into a title contender. More important, he has made soccer fun again.
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Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema Wins Ballon d’Or
The New York Times – Sports:
The Real Madrid forward won the voting after a season when Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were nowhere in sight. Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas repeated as the women’s winner.
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At Ajax, the Future Is Always Now
The New York Times – Sports:
Ajax sold the bulk of its Champions League-ready squad over the summer and never looked back. It can’t afford to.
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Kylian Mbappé on Champions League Dreams, P.S.G. Riches and Real Madrid’s Interest
The New York Times – Sports:
In a rare interview, the French soccer star discussed chasing the Champions League title, supplanting his teammate Lionel Messi as world player of the year and the possibility of a move to Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid a Great Test for Celtic’s Champions League Model
The New York Times – Sports:
Under its well-traveled Australian coach, the Scottish champion has become a gateway to Europe for Japanese players, and a model for clubs trying to punch above their financial weight.