Marc Overmars, a former player who became a director at Ajax, one of Europe’s top clubs, apologized for his actions. The club said he had “gone over the line.”
Tag: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
Who Does Afghanistan’s Soccer Team Represent Now?
Afghanistan’s national soccer team played a rare match this week. But what, and whom, does the team represent?
Former FIFA Officials Face Fraud Charges Over Secret Payment
Sepp Blatter is accused of breaking Swiss law in approving a $2 million payment from soccer’s governing body to a onetime ally, Michel Platini.
In China’s Super League, Everyone Seems to Be Losing
Chinese teams once embraced ambition and overspending in a bold attempt to reshape their sport. Now they don’t even play games.
Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60
He was ranked with Pelé among the best, and his ability to surprise and startle won over fans and even critics. But his excesses and addictions darkened his legacy.
Afghan Soccer Official, Charged With Sexual Abuse, Evades Arrest
The unsuccessful operation against Keramuddin Keram, whom players accused of rape and other abuses, showed the limited reach of the national government.
Audit Finds Suspicious Financial Dealings in African Soccer
An investigation into the Confederation of African Football uncovered information suggesting that tens of millions of dollars had been misappropriated.
Persian Gulf Standoff Starts to Thaw on the Soccer Field
For more than two years, Saudi Arabia and its allies have waged an economic war against Qatar. But some things are more important than politics.
In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights
After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.
In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights
After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.