The New York Times – Sports:
The global appetites of Europe’s major leagues shape talent pipelines from South America to Africa. That picks winners and losers long before the games are played.
Category: World Cup (Soccer)
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Senegal’s Aliou Cissé on World Cup Hopes and How FIFA Slights Africa
The New York Times – Sports:
“What matters at the World Cup is experience,” Senegal’s coach says. “How do you want to have experience if you go to the World Cup every 20 years?”
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5 Books to Read About Qatar Before the World Cup
The New York Times – Sports:
Qatar is the first Arab nation to host the tournament, bringing all the country’s contradictions to the fore.
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U.S. Roster Could Be World Cup’s Youngest Team
The New York Times – Sports:
On Wednesday, Coach Gregg Berhalter will name the 26-player roster for the U.S. men’s national soccer team’s long-anticipated return to the World Cup.
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M.L.S. Playoff Preview: An L.A. Derby and More Questions Answered
The New York Times – Sports:
Major League Soccer’s playoffs have reached the conference semifinals as the league sprints to finish before the World Cup.
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England Beats U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, Ending a Win Streak
The New York Times – Sports:
The U.S. and England can be expected to enter next year’s World Cup as favorite and challenger. Friday’s friendly was a chance to establish which team would occupy which role.
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U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Closes World Cup Tuneups Looking Listless
The New York Times – Sports:
The team had a scoreless draw with Saudi Arabia to follow a 2-0 loss to Japan. In more ways than one, they were atypical of the send-off matches in World Cup years.
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Uwe Seeler, One of Germany’s Greatest Soccer Players, Dies at 85
The New York Times – Sports:
He led West Germany to the 1966 World Cup, but his teams never won a title. Pele included him on his list of the world’s premier living players.