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Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for this week’s episode of Ted Lasso www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
‘Ted Lasso’ tackles women’s soccer’s worst nightmare: Knee injuries
Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for this week’s episode of Ted Lasso
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Benzema, 38, was convicted of complicity in blackmail in a sex-tape scandal involving former France teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2021. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Nike ‘regrets’ Karim Benzema talks after cancelling shoot at last minute over striker’s past
Benzema, 38, was convicted of complicity in blackmail in a sex-tape scandal involving former France teammate Mathieu Valbuena in 2021.
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Sunday's 2-1 defeat by their city rivals at the Metropolitano brought several of Madrid's problems last season back to the fore www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Inside Real Madrid’s noisy reaction to Atletico defeat: Familiar fury, new concerns
Sunday's 2-1 defeat by their city rivals at the Metropolitano brought several of Madrid's problems last season back to the fore
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The 28-year-old right-back has agreed a three-year deal, according to sources briefed on the situation. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
USWNT defender Emily Fox signs new Arsenal contract
The 28-year-old right-back has agreed a three-year deal, according to sources briefed on the situation.
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A footballing nation with little humility, must accept that the “best player in the world” is no longer a part of their starting XI. www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Where does Lionel Messi’s international retirement leave Argentina? And who wears the No 10?
A footballing nation with little humility, must accept that the “best player in the world” is no longer a part of their starting XI.
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Who gets to tell the story? It is the question stalking this era. I spent months learning the difference between witnessing and claiming. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Coming TOGETHXR: Learning to appreciate, not possess, the story of women’s sports
Who gets to tell the story? It is the question stalking this era. I spent months learning the difference between witnessing and claiming.
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The Irish midfielder made a shock return to the NWSL after a brief stay in England. She could not be happier to be back in the U.S. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Irish midfielder Denise O’Sullivan has found home in NWSL. Now she wants more glory with Gotham
The Irish midfielder made a shock return to the NWSL after a brief stay in England. She could not be happier to be back in the U.S.
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The 20-time Grand Slam champion's off-court identity is tied to — and bolstered by — his commercial moves. www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
How Roger Federer became a global sports brand, on the tennis court and off it
The 20-time Grand Slam champion's off-court identity is tied to — and bolstered by — his commercial moves.
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Former England striker says in autobiography that assault resulted in a 'celebrity' being sentenced to three years in prison www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Former England striker Andy Carroll says he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker says in autobiography that assault resulted in a 'celebrity' being sentenced to three years in prison
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Those closest to the precocious teenager tell tales about how he readied himself for a national — and possibly soon to be global — spotlight www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
The making of Cavan Sullivan: Soccer in diapers, an ‘F you’ mentality and a family obsession
Those closest to the precocious teenager tell tales about how he readied himself for a national — and possibly soon to be global — spotlight
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Former England striker says in autobiography that assault resulted in a 'celebrity' being sentenced to three years in prison www.nytimes.com/athletic/760...
Former England striker Andy Carroll says he was sexually assaulted in 2021
Former England striker says in autobiography that assault resulted in a 'celebrity' being sentenced to three years in prison
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Footballers' miniature leg guards are perfectly legal, but why have referees handed responsibility for them over to the players? www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Why are footballers allowed to wear such small shin pads?
Footballers' miniature leg guards are perfectly legal, but why have referees handed responsibility for them over to the players?
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What is the political backdrop? Who has opposed the games? Why are they being played in Hungary and Serbia? www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Explained: Why two Republic of Ireland vs Israel matches have become so controversial
What is the political backdrop? Who has opposed the games? Why are they being played in Hungary and Serbia?
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What is the political backdrop? Who has opposed the games? Why are they being played in Hungary and Serbia? www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Explained: Why two Republic of Ireland vs Israel matches have become so controversial
What is the political backdrop? Who has opposed the games? Why are they being played in Hungary and Serbia?
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Whatever the tendency in some quarters to laugh at him, English football could do with producing a few more like Rosenior www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
The case for Liam Rosenior
Whatever the tendency in some quarters to laugh at him, English football could do with producing a few more like Rosenior
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Whatever the tendency in some quarters to laugh at him, English football could do with producing a few more like Rosenior www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
The case for Liam Rosenior
Whatever the tendency in some quarters to laugh at him, English football could do with producing a few more like Rosenior
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Footballers' miniature leg guards are perfectly legal, but why have referees handed responsibility for them over to the players? www.nytimes.com/athletic/759...
Why are footballers allowed to wear such small shin pads?
Footballers' miniature leg guards are perfectly legal, but why have referees handed responsibility for them over to the players?
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The Arsenal youngster is about to turn 20 with regular midfield minutes under his belt and a chance of featuring heavily for England www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
Myles Lewis-Skelly went back to ‘basics’ and his game rose to another level
The Arsenal youngster is about to turn 20 with regular midfield minutes under his belt and a chance of featuring heavily for England
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In a separate investigation, Bielik has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Cardiff’s Krystian Bielik and Portsmouth fan reach out-of-court resolution in assault investigation
In a separate investigation, Bielik has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association.
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Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have accused Infantino of failing to comply with requests made by Rep. Jamie Raskin in August. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
FIFA’s Gianni Infantino accused of ‘woefully inadequate’ response to questions over Donald Trump ties
Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have accused Infantino of failing to comply with requests made by Rep. Jamie Raskin in August.
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Pulisic’s existing deal is due to expire at the end of this season although Milan have the option to roll it over for another year. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
AC Milan yet to open Christian Pulisic contract talks
Pulisic’s existing deal is due to expire at the end of this season although Milan have the option to roll it over for another year.
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Former France under-21 international goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher has had his international call-up withdrawn. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Madagascar deselects player after ‘comments from several years ago’ resurface
Former France under-21 international goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher has had his international call-up withdrawn.
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In a statement, Wolfsburg said they had agreement to mutually terminate Eriksen's contract, which was due to run until June 30, 2027. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Christian Eriksen leaves Wolfsburg by mutual agreement, three months after collapse
In a statement, Wolfsburg said they had agreement to mutually terminate Eriksen's contract, which was due to run until June 30, 2027.
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As he begins a new phase of his partnership with Topps, Neymar reveals a bit about his own collection. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Neymar signs exclusive collectibles deal with Topps
As he begins a new phase of his partnership with Topps, Neymar reveals a bit about his own collection.
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Human rights group Amnesty International has accused UEFA of turning a blind eye to genocide by allowing Israel to play Nations League games www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
UEFA ‘rubber-stamping apartheid’ in Gaza by allowing Israel to play, warns Amnesty
Human rights group Amnesty International has accused UEFA of turning a blind eye to genocide by allowing Israel to play Nations League games
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The race for individual and team awards in the NWSL is in its final stretch. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
‘Tis the season’ when NWSL playoffs loom in wide-open, high-stakes final stretch
The race for individual and team awards in the NWSL is in its final stretch.
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The 67-year-old, who coached Mexico to the last-16 stage at this summer's World Cup, replaces Carlos Corberan in the Mestalla dugout. www.nytimes.com/athletic/762...
Valencia appoint Javier Aguirre, club’s 18th head coach since 2012
The 67-year-old, who coached Mexico to the last-16 stage at this summer's World Cup, replaces Carlos Corberan in the Mestalla dugout.
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The former Arsenal boss discusses his transition to the Wave and how San Diego are free to be more creative www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
From Arsenal to San Diego: Inside Jonas Eidevall’s coaching mind as he tries to make it in NWSL
The former Arsenal boss discusses his transition to the Wave and how San Diego are free to be more creative
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The former Arsenal boss discusses his transition to the Wave and how San Diego are free to be more creative www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
From Arsenal to San Diego: Inside Jonas Eidevall’s coaching mind as he tries to make it in NWSL
The former Arsenal boss discusses his transition to the Wave and how San Diego are free to be more creative
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There were concerns about the midfielder's character and fit for this City team but the early signs suggest he will prove to be a shrewd buy www.nytimes.com/athletic/761...
Is Enzo Fernandez already answering the doubts that surrounded his Man City move?
There were concerns about the midfielder's character and fit for this City team but the early signs suggest he will prove to be a shrewd buy
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