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The Favorite Was Overlooked for Soccer’s Biggest Prize. His Team Was Furious.
Vinicius Junior was expected to win the Ballon d’Or.Sports - The New York Times - October 30 -
English soccer's biggest grudge match is born from a controversial and resented US-style relocation
English soccer’s biggest modern-day grudge match stems from a rare, U.S.-style team relocation that harbors contempt and hatred more than two decades laterSports - ABC News - October 31 -
How Important Is Player Height in Soccer?
The sport increasingly suits tall players, but the best teams are benefitting from smaller technicians.Sports - The New York Times - October 25 -
The Soccer Prodigy Who Idolized Ronaldo
Those close to Conrad Harder always knew he was destined for big things. They just did not expect that day to come so soon.Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
The Unwanted Kiss That Changed Spanish Soccer
A new Netflix documentary sheds light on the pressures faced by Spain’s women’s soccer team after Luis Rubiales kissed the player Jenni Hermoso.Sports - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Why ‘Floppy’ Ankles Are a Blessing and a Curse for a Soccer Star
Harry Kane’s physiology predisposes him to injury but also aids his prolific scoring.Sports - The New York Times - October 23 -
Brazilian soccer fan dies after ambush by rivals
Brazilian authorities said a Cruzeiro soccer fan has died after a roadside ambush by rival supporters in São Paulo state on Sunday morning.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
Will Manchester United Return to the Top of English Soccer?
The club is at a familiar point in the post-Alex Ferguson era, hoping a new start will finally bring sustained improvement.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
UEFA pledges $1 billion to grow women's soccer
UEFA pledged Wednesday to steer €1 billion ($1.08 billion) toward all levels of women's soccer over the next six years as part of a comprehensive strategy to grow the game in Europe.Sports - ESPN - October 30 -
How migrant children are using soccer to connect
Immigration is ranked as one of the top issues for voters in the 2024 presidential election. Since spring 2022, New York City has taken in more than 200,000 asylum seekers, primarily families with ...Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
Why 2-0 Is an Increasingly Dangerous Scoreline in Soccer
Losing teams are making late recoveries and turning games around more often than ever.Sports - The New York Times - November 2 -
Lightning strike kills player during match in Peru
Lightning killed a 34-year-old player and injured four others during a football match in the Peruvian Andes.Sports - ESPN - 4 days ago -
Lightning Strikes Soccer Team in Peru, Killing Player
A video of the incident shows a flash of light and then several players instantly dropping to the ground.World - The New York Times - 4 days ago -
When Soccer Players Turn Into Runway Models
Fashion has long been linked to soccer, offering the game’s biggest stars a chance to express themselves.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
The Piece of a Soccer Uniform That Has Become Extremely Rare
It was once an essential feature, but now it’s barely seen on the field.Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, authorities say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed that two rescue planes be sent immediately to Amsterdam following “a very violent incident” targeting Israeli fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv after a ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, 62 arrested
Police say five people were hospitalized and 62 were arrested after antisemitic rioters "actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them" following a Europa League match between ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trinity Rodman Owns Her Soccer Style
The standout on the U.S. women’s national team has the makings of a superstar, identifying as an entertainer as much as an athlete.Sports - The New York Times - 6 hours ago -
The Biggest Game Releases Of November 2024
We're just two months away from the 2024 finish line, and after several months of high-profile game releases, November feels like a good time to catch up on your backlog. That's not to say that ...Tech - GameSpot - October 31 -
Halloween festival ends in carnival atmosphere
The four-day programme of events came to a close with a parade and riverfront fireworks display.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Super Micro Computer Stock Crashes, Wall Street Concerns Grow
Shares of the Nvidia customer have crashed since its accounting firm, Ernst & Young, resigned.Business - Inc. - November 1 -
Mexico faces deepening soccer crisis ahead of rivalry clash with USMNT
As the USMNT travels south to meet its archrival for the 78th time Tuesday the atmosphere around El Tri is fraught with discontent and unease.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Italy-Israel soccer match is held without incident despite security concerns
There were snipers on the roof of the stadium and a heavy police presence throughout the city of Udine for Italy’s home match against Israel on MondaySports - ABC News - October 14 -
Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup
Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi musicSports - ABC News - October 16 -
National Women's Soccer League reveals name for new Boston team
BOS Nation will begin playing in the league in 2026. The expansion of the NWSL into Boston was first announced last September.Top stories - NBC News - October 15 -
What a Toothless Showing Against Mexico Means for U.S. Men’s Soccer
Mexico controlled much of the game and the U.S. failed to generate a shot on goal in the first half of a 2-0 loss.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Why Naming a Foreign Soccer Coach Divides Opinion in England
England is set to appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach. There’s already backlash from some about a German taking charge.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Appointment of Thomas Tuchel, a German, Is Met With Pushback From England Soccer Fans
The appointment of Thomas Tuchel to coach the England men’s national soccer team has provoked, well, some strong feelings.World - The New York Times - October 16 -
French Soccer Star Kylian Mbappé Denies Rape Report
Swedish prosecutors said they were investigating a rape allegation, without naming Mbappé directly, after the soccer star and his entourage visited Stockholm.World - The Wall Street Journal - October 16 -
A German in charge of England? Nationality matters less than it used to in international soccer
England’s national team will have a foreign coach for the third time after hiring German Thomas TuchelSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Boston’s New Soccer Team Misses the Mark With Name and Marketing Campaign
The N.W.S.L. club will be called BOS Nation FC. No one could have been prepared for the video that came next, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 16 -
Tuchel's hiring by England sparks dismay and resignation among British soccer coaches
British soccer managers have reacted with disappointment and a degree of resignation after a German, Thomas Tuchel, was hired to take charge of England ahead of a homegrown coachSports - ABC News - October 17 -
Boston’s New Soccer Team Apologizes for the Pain Its Launch Caused
An advertising campaign around Boston’s N.W.S.L. team drew sharp criticism.Sports - The New York Times - October 17 -
Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s First Month in Charge of U.S. Men’s Soccer
In just a few weeks, Pochettino and his staff have seen enough to understand the amount of work they have to do.Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
Loss, Confusion and Anger in Greece after the Death of a Soccer Player
Those who knew George Baldock speak of the day he died and what has happened since.Sports - The New York Times - October 20 -
Spanish and German soccer royalty collide in third round of Champions League games
It’s the best in Spain against German soccer royalty in the latest round of games in the Champions LeagueSports - ABC News - October 21 -
Shooting at a soccer match in Jamaica leaves 5 dead and several injured
Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer matchWorld - ABC News - October 22 -
The U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Has a Tricky Problem: Finding Fans
Profits are skyrocketing, but the average attendance at games is falling.Sports - The New York Times - October 22 -
Tennis Needs Video Review, but the Sports Must Learn From Soccer’s Failures
The video review system in use continues to fall into traps that have encircled soccer, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 23