After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.
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In China, FIFA’s Focus Is Soccer, Not Human Rights
After faulting the United States and Canada last year, FIFA is more muted as it brings a new tournament to China.
Bulgarian Soccer Chief Resigns After Fans’ Racist Abuse of England
The sport was roiled anew after Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and yelled monkey chants at England’s players in Sofia on Monday.
Iranian Women Allowed to Attend Soccer Game for First Time Since 1981
The few ticket holders expressed joy at finally being able to share in the passion for the national soccer team, but it was unclear if a ban would be lifted for domestic matches.
Iran’s ‘Blue Girl’ Wanted to Watch a Soccer Match. She Died Pursuing Her Dream.
Women are banned from attending sports events in Iran, but one woman sneaked into a stadium to see her favorite soccer team play.
Seeking Soccer Talent, Club Executives Turn to Speed Dating
Talk is fast and movement can be frenzied as club executives meet in person to negotiate transfers.
Mid-Brexit, Britons Pause to Debate What Really Matters: Tea
Alex Morgan’s tea-drinking victory dance has sparked a passionate exchange about a matter of deep concern to Britons: whether to pour tea or milk first.
At World Cup, U.S. Team’s Pride Is Felt by Others, Too
The United States women’s team has been a source of inspiration to L.G.B.T. soccer players in France, who say they do not enjoy the same freedom to be themselves.
A 13-0 World Cup Rout? Thailand Is as Proud as Ever
The women’s loss to the United States produced the most lopsided score in World Cup history. But soccer fans in Thailand say they were just happy their team was there.
Afghanistan Moves to Arrest Soccer Chief on Sexual Abuse Charges
The Afghan authorities issued a warrant for Keramuddin Keram, a powerful former warlord, a day after FIFA barred him for life and fined him about $1 million.