Julian Nagelsmann was hired to win a European Championship on home soil. Can he restore a divided nation’s self-esteem at the same time?
Tag: Soccer
Sávio to Manchester City? UEFA Says Not So Fast
The rise of multiclub networks introduced a web of conflicts to European soccer, and could block a young Brazilian’s heralded transfer to Manchester City.
A Premier League Fight Intrudes on Euro 2024
The European Championship starts in a week. So why are the headlines about Manchester City?
Real Madrid vs. UEFA Is the Champions League’s Most Bitter Rivalry
No club has won European soccer’s richest prize more than Real Madrid, but its recent dominance has been accompanied by a bruising fight over the tournament’s future.
Champions League: Borussia Dortmund Shows Anything Is Possible
Can an underdog still have its day in the Champions League? The sport should hope so.
Why We Should Have Nice Things
Modern soccer shouldn’t be set up to rob fans of their joy.
Barcelona’s Success Transforms the City Into the Women’s Soccer Capital
The success of Barcelona’s team has made Catalonia a laboratory for finding out what happens when the women’s game has prominence similar to the men’s.
Jürgen Klopp and Liverpool, a Love Affair in Street Art and Silverware
A coach’s soccer legacy is often reduced to titles and trophies. In Liverpool, a beloved manager will endure in murals, music and shared memories.
Premier League’s Dramatic Final Day Masks a Bigger Issue
Soccer’s leaders have landed on the wrong solution. Again.
FIFA Delays a Vote on Palestinian Call to Bar Israel
FIFA said it would solicit legal advice before taking up a motion from the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over its actions in Gaza and the West Bank.