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Is Soccer Ready to Retire Its Last Taboo?

A new documentary about gay players tells a story that is, in some ways, no longer a story.

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Playing Soccer in Abidjan? Get Yourself a Pair of Lêkê.

In Ivory Coast, where a major tournament has drawn the continent’s best teams, a plastic sandal is the preferred gear…

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Der Kaiser: Public Face of Germany’s Cup Effort

MUNICH, July 6 — Regardless of who wins the World Cup final between Italy and France on Sunday, there will…

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Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss

Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing…

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It’s OK to Call It Soccer

The football-vs.-soccer debate is not about language at all.

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Knowledge Is Power. But Is It Fun to Watch?

Data has driven soccer to new heights. But narrowing the margins in matches might come at the expense of their…

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How a North Korean Soccer Prodigy Vanished, and Re-emerged

Han Kwang-song’s recent appearances in World Cup qualifiers were his first ones overseas since 2020, when U.N. sanctions led to…

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FIFA Bans Former Spanish Soccer Chief for 3 Years

Luis Rubiales, the former president of the country’s soccer federation, was ousted in disgrace after he forcibly kissed a player…

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When Saying Nothing Is Saying Something

Leagues and teams probably would have preferred not to take a public position on the Israel-Hamas war. That they could…

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Everton Sale Stalls Amid Questions About Buyer’s Financials

The U.S. firm bidding for the Premier League club, 777 Partners, has failed to provide required information to a British…

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