The barrier-shattering deal puts an Emirati royal at the helm of Beitar Jerusalem, the only Israeli team that has never fielded an Arab player and whose most extreme fans chant racist slurs.
Tag: Soccer
‘Because She’s a Girl’: Lockdown Exposes Gender Gap in U.K. Sports
Inequalities are especially pronounced in English youth soccer, where only a handful of clubs have kept training open for future female professionals, while boys at the same level play on.
Offices of Diego Maradona’s Doctor Raided Over His Death
The authorities searched the home and offices of the soccer hero’s doctor as part of an investigation into the circumstances of his death last week.
Diego Maradona, Lying in State, Is Mourned as a Man of the People
Known for siding with leftist leaders and causes, the soccer legend’s life, and his politics, never strayed far from his impoverished roots, and his fans loved him for it.
Diego Maradona Is Mourned in Argentina
For many Argentines, Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday, was no mere soccer superstar. “I feel like a member of my family just died,” said one.
Diego Maradona, One of Soccer’s Greatest Players, Is Dead at 60
He was ranked with Pelé among the best, and his ability to surprise and startle won over fans and even critics. But his excesses and addictions darkened his legacy.
Eric Hall, Extravagant British Soccer Agent, Dies at 73
After promoting bands like Queen and the Sex Pistols, Mr. Hall became one of the most colorful agents in England’s Premier League. He died of the coronavirus.
As Boris Johnson Plays Scrooge, Marcus Rashford Works to Feed Hungry Britons
A campaign begun by the soccer star Marcus Rashford to provide free meals to children who need them is being taken up by small-business owners, who themselves are often struggling.
Even as Coronavirus Surges, Hungary Plans Super Cup Soccer Game
Bayern Munich and Sevilla battled for the European trophy in Budapest despite growing concerns over fan safety.
Sitting in Silence With 5,000 Fans: The New Sound of Japanese Sports
The country has welcomed spectators back to stadiums, but the highly orchestrated singing, chanting and drumming for which they are known is now strictly forbidden.