The New York Times – Sports:
Preconceptions about Liverpool supporters and policing decisions that didn’t prioritize their safety led to the chaos at the Champions League final. That’s dangerous for every fan.
Category: Union of European Football Assns (UEFA)
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40,000 Fake Tickets at the Champions League Final? Actually, It Was 2,589.
The New York Times – Sports:
The French authorities blamed tens of thousands of counterfeit tickets for the chaos before Saturday’s Champions League final. The official count was far lower.
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Russia Is Barred From Women’s Euros and 2023 World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Russian soccer teams and clubs were barred from all European competitions, including the Champions League, for the 2022-23 season.
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Russia Is Barred From Women’s Euros and 2023 World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Russian soccer teams and clubs were barred from all European competitions, including the Champions League, for the 2022-23 season.
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A Biennial World Cup Is Dead, but FIFA’s Fight Isn’t Over
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA has quietly given up on a plan to hold the World Cup every two years. But surrender may not mean peace for its president, Gianni Infantino.
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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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FIFA Will Ban on Russia, Ejecting It From World Cup Qualifying
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to bar Russia indefinitely came a day after FIFA was criticized for penalties that its critics said were not strong enough.
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Champions League Final Will Be Played in Paris, Not Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
European soccer officials stripped the game from St. Petersburg as punishment for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and said they would not host games on Russian soil “until further notice.”