Fans were hospitalized and detained after violent attacks during a match in a stadium near Buenos Aires, prompting officials to cancel the game.
Tag: Soccer
At China’s Humanoid Robot Games, Athletes Fell Down a Lot
The Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing — featuring running, kickboxing and soccer — highlighted advancements in robotics. Limitations, too.
Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s Engagement Raised Eyebrows in Saudi Arabia
The soccer star has been living in the country with Georgina Rodríguez, the mother of his children, testing the boundaries of social change in the conservative Islamic kingdom.
An Unusual Soccer Finale in Italy Reveals Libya’s Frailties
With two governments, and two soccer leagues, Libya is holding its soccer championship in Italy for a second year. Volatile politics and fans follow.
Should Soccer Star Son Heung-min Have Held an Umbrella for a Female Reporter?
A photo of Son Heung-min set off a heated debate online that laid bare the intense emotions surrounding South Korea’s gender divide.
England’s Lionesses Take ‘Football Home’ With Gripping Euro Win
By edging out Spain in a penalty shootout in the European championship final, England’s women’s team cemented its position as the standard-bearer for English soccer.
Diogo Jota, Liverpool Soccer Star, Dies in Car Crash at 28
Mr. Jota and his brother André Silva died in Spain, the authorities said. The crash came two weeks after the Portuguese player’s wedding.
Conquering Soccer and Arming Warlords
The Emirati vice president is best known as the owner of Manchester City, a top English soccer team. Behind the scenes, he has been described as the “handler” guiding his country’s secret foreign wars.
This Vermont Soccer Team Plays for the Planet
The Vermont Green Football Club champions environmental work and draws sold-out crowds, with the help of free ice cream.
Soccer Fans Fear Being Targets of U.S. Immigration Raids
The Trump administration’s policies may have contributed to lower ticket sales for a Club World Cup tournament starting next week.