With a proposed sale stalled seven months after it was announced, a financially strapped Premier League team is pursuing a backup plan.
Tag: Soccer
Why Don’t More People Resent Manchester City?
Out of the Champions League but on top of the Premier League, Manchester City shows that it takes more than trophies to make a villain.
A Soccer Bridesmaid Readies the Crown, and Germany (Mostly) Likes the Look
Bayer Leverkusen can win its first Bundesliga title this weekend. For its rivals, the real joy comes in seeing Bayern Munich lose it.
Coaches Have to Be Salesmen, Too
David Moyes has established West Ham as a fixture in the top half of the Premier League and a regular presence in Europe. So why do so many fans want him out?
Paris F.C. Set Tickets To $0. Should Others Do the Same?
When Paris F.C. made its tickets free, it began an experiment into the connection between fans and teams, and posed a question about the value of big crowds to televised sports.
Champions League: Security Increased After ISIS Threats
Online messages urged violent attacks on four matches, prompting the police in England, France and Spain to step up precautions.
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.
How Soccer Learned to Embrace Ramadan: From Faked Injuries to Bespoke Diets
In competitions like the Premier League, Muslim pros who once faced pressure to avoid daily fasts during the monthlong holiday now benefit from custom diets and in-game breaks.
Adidas Stops Customization of Germany Jersey for Fear of Nazi Symbolism
The apparel giant moved quickly to block the sale of shirts bearing the No. 44, which resembled a banned Nazi logo in the uniform’s new lettering.
Manchester City-Arsenal and the Pointless Search for Scapegoats
As Arsenal and Manchester City meet, remember that titles are not always won head-to-head, and that being the second-best team in the world’s best league does not constitute failure.