A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist.
Tag: Soccer
January Transfer Window Totals: Where Have All the Deals Gone?
A quiet January window may not be a bubble bursting, but rather an awareness that the player-acquisition business has changed.
FIFA Convictions Imperiled by Questions of U.S. Overreach
Two Supreme Court decisions and a lower court’s ruling have cast doubt on the legal basis for a host of prosecutions. Several defendants want their records cleared and their money back.
When Soccer’s Content Mine Loses Sight of Reality
As documentaries and series about teams proliferate, it’s easy to pine for the ones that offered the clearest windows into the game.
Jürgen Klopp Dragged Liverpool Into the Future. Now He’ll Let It Go.
A trophy-winning manager’s announcement that he will step down at the end of the season is a chance to take the measure of success.
Luis Rubiales, Ex-Chief of Spanish Soccer, to Face Trial Over World Cup Kiss
The ruling by a National Court judge resulted from a pretrial inquiry into an unsolicited kiss that set off a widespread debate about sexism in Spanish women’s soccer.
Zvonimir Boban Resigns From UEFA Leadership
The official, Zvonimir Boban, said he was quitting UEFA because of a proposal that could allow the organization’s leaders to extend their terms, and their power.
A Message From the Premier League’s Rules-Free Future
Clubs of all sizes complain about cost-control rules and their implementation. But what would soccer look like if they went away?
Israeli Soccer Player in Turkey Removed Over Gaza War Post
The player, Eden Karzev, was fined and moved to an Israeli team. He is the second Israeli pro this week to run afoul of a Turkish team for displaying pro-Israel messages.
Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.