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.
Tag: Soccer
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.
Harry Maguire of Manchester United Convicted of Assault on Greek Island
Harry Maguire is free as he appeals the verdict, but faces a wider fallout. He was found guilty of assaulting police officers on the island of Mykonos, but he tells a very different story.
Afghan Soccer Official, Charged With Sexual Abuse, Evades Arrest
The unsuccessful operation against Keramuddin Keram, whom players accused of rape and other abuses, showed the limited reach of the national government.
Premier League: Aston Villa Stays Up; United and Chelsea Return to Champions League
A remarkable year in England ended with Aston Villa saved, Watford and Bournemouth relegated and the big clubs pretty much where everyone expected them to be.
Yes, Those Were Sex Dolls Cheering On a South Korean Soccer Team
FC Seoul wanted to add a little festivity to an empty stadium. Instead, it’s apologizing to fans.
Pape Diouf, Former President of Marseille Soccer Club, Dies at 68
Mr. Diouf, who died of the coronavirus, was the first black president of Marseille, a notoriously difficult club to run. He was also a gifted orator and a defender of the club’s passionate fan base.
Pilot in Emiliano Sala Crash Lacked Commercial License
A report from Britain’s air accident investigation body said both the pilot in the fatal crash, David Ibbotson, and the small plane were cleared only for private flights.
Coronavirus Spreads to Soccer’s Schedule, Closing Stadiums and Stranding Teams
Inter Milan will play its Europa League home game on Thursday without spectators. In China, South Korea and Japan, domestic leagues are not playing games at all.