The stumbles of a famed Dutch club are a lesson in fallibility of even the best methods, and a reminder of how fast it can all go wrong at the top of the sport.
Author: RORY SMITH
The Stolen Glory of Spain’s World Cup Champions
Players extracted important changes in a bitter battle with their country’s soccer federation. But doing so robbed them of a moment they can’t get back.
Deaths Are Rare at Soccer Games, but Aggressive Policing Can Light a Match
This is not the first time this year that the sport has had to confront the reality that tragedies often result from failures of policing, security and crowd management.
Many Sports Events Are Canceled Out of Respect For the Queen
After the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the British government left the decision over whether to postpone or cancel events up to individual sports organizations.
French Soccer Wrestles Surge in Stadium Violence
The return of supporters to stadiums in France has been accompanied by a series of games postponed or marred by trouble in the stands.
Soccer Success Is Making England ‘Whole Again’
The stunning rise of England’s soccer team is helping define a new vision of Englishness, putting the lie to those who would stir culture wars.
As Boris Johnson Plays Scrooge, Marcus Rashford Works to Feed Hungry Britons
A campaign begun by the soccer star Marcus Rashford to provide free meals to children who need them is being taken up by small-business owners, who themselves are often struggling.