The New York Times – Sports:
The players’ demands came on a day that a restraining order was granted against Luis Rubiales, the former head of the federation, who forcibly kissed a star forward, Jennifer Hermoso.
Category: Union of European Football Assns (UEFA)
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Jorge Vilda, Coach of Spain’s Women’s Soccer Team, Is Fired
The New York Times – Sports:
Players had accused the coach, Jorge Vilda, of outdated methods and controlling behavior. His boss, Luis Rubiales, is still embroiled in scandal over a nonconsensual kiss.
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Liverpool Fans Will Get Refunds for Champions League Final Tickets
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer’s governing body will return millions of dollars to fans affected by dangerous overcrowding that its own investigation said could have turned deadly.
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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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The Premier League’s Charges Against Manchester City, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:
Could City really get tossed out of the Premier League? The rules are clear. The outcome of a complicated case is not.
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P.S.G. President’s Roles Raise Conflict-of-Interest Concerns
The New York Times – Sports:
When the Paris St.-Germain president avoided punishment in a UEFA investigation, some worried that his power, and his friendships, were producing special treatment.
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Soccer’s Return to Ukraine Is Marred by Broken Contracts and Bad Faith
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer offered support to Ukrainian teams when Russia invaded the country. Now, as rivals bargain shop in wartime, one top club says the sense of solidarity is gone.
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Soccer’s Return to Ukraine Is Marred by Broken Contracts and Bad Faith
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer offered support to Ukrainian teams when Russia invaded the country. Now, as rivals bargain shop in wartime, one top club says the sense of solidarity is gone.
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Is Euro 2022 the Payoff for England’s Women’s Soccer Play?
The New York Times – Sports:
At least a half-dozen nations will arrive at this summer’s European Championship thinking they can lift the trophy. But the pressure to win might be the highest on the host nation.