This year more than ever is showing that the competition means different things to different clubs. And that’s a good thing.
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At Euro 2024, France Stars Pivot From Political Fight to a Soccer One
Some of the country’s top players had urged voters to reject the far right in a pivotal election. With that battle over, a date with Spain in Euro 2024 offers a more familiar challenge.
What Did P.S.G.’s Money Buy?
The club’s superstar era cost billions and upended European soccer. But after another Champions League failure and Friday’s confirmation that Kylian Mbappé will leave, what was it all for?
Why Real Madrid Is Soccer’s Model Club
The club is strutting into a future different from the one envisioned by its president, Florentino Pérez. But its prospects are as bright as ever.
Kylian Mbappé, P.S.G. and the Dangers of a Loveless Marriage
The relationship between a superstar and his hometown club has always felt transactional. Did either side get what they wanted?
At P.S.G., a Coach’s Vision Collides With a Star’s Power
The system may be the center of the modern soccer universe, but stars like Kylian Mbappé exert a gravity of their own.
A Contentious World Cup
Concerns about corruption and human rights loom over a typically joyous sporting event.