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Is Barcelona’s Nike Deal the Most Lucrative in World Soccer?

The Spanish club has announced a new deal with the sportswear giant, but some are skeptical about the numbers involved.

Sports - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Rodri wins Ballon d'Or award for best men's player in world soccer

The 28-year-old Rodri won the prestigious award for the first time after helping Manchester City win the Premier League.

ESPN FC Women's Rank: The world's top 50 soccer players

Here are the planet's best players for 2024, as ranked by an expert panel. In total, 19 countries and 16 clubs are represented, while 15 players make the list for the first time.

Sports - ESPN - 16 hours ago

Spaniards Rodri and Bonmatí win Ballon d'Or award as Real Madrid snubs ceremony

Spanish midfielders Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the men’s and women’s Ballon d’Or award on Monday as the world’s best soccer players, while Real Madrid snubbed the star-studded ceremony in Paris ...

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Manchester City midfielder Rodri wins the men's Ballon d'Or award for the world’s best soccer player

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Spanish midfielder Aitana Bonmatí wins the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best women's soccer player

Sports - ABC News - October 28

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 - November 5

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 - 6 days ago

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 ...

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 - November 5

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 - November 5

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 - November 5

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 - November 6

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 ...

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 ...

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 - 4 days ago

How Attacks on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam Unfolded

Antisemitic assaults on visiting Israeli soccer fans, and incendiary chants and attacks by some Israelis: Here’s what we know so far about the violence in Amsterdam last week.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

France-Israel Soccer Match is Overshadowed by Amsterdam Attack

After the recent violence around an Israeli team’s game in Amsterdam, French leaders insisted on proceeding under heavy security with a France-Israel match, and on showing up, themselves.

World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago

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 Tuchel

Sports - 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 coach

Sports - 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 League

Sports - 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 match

World - 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

Bologna-AC Milan soccer match postponed following extensive flooding

AC Milan’s weekend match at Bologna in Italy’s top soccer league has been postponed

Sports - ABC News - October 24

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