For dozens of women who fled Myanmar and settled in Thailand, soccer has become a refuge from both the troubles of daily life and conservative cultural norms.
Tag: Soccer
Remembering Toto Schillaci and a Summer That Changed Soccer
For one month in 1990, Schillaci was the most beloved player in Italy, and one of the most famous players in the world.
Manchester City’s Premier League Hearing, Explained
The world’s richest soccer league accused its champion of years of financial violations. A hearing that began this week could tarnish the club’s accomplishments and reshape the competition.
Robert Lewandowski on Fame, Frailty and the One Voice He Won’t Ignore
Much has been said about the increased workload of top players, the Barcelona star said, but the mental toll of expectations and fame is just as likely to lead to burnout.
Twitter Changed Soccer. There’s a Risk X Will Do It Again.
The world’s most popular pastime has been irrevocably shaped by its exposure to social media. That evolution can still go awry.
Premier League Preview: Here We Go Again
The European soccer season is back. Here are the top story lines to watch this season.
Should Soccer Make Space for Other Sports?
The saturation of soccer can be suffocating for the rest of the athletic landscape.
St. Lucia and Dominica Win First-Ever Olympic Medals
Gold medals in track and field brought St. Lucia and Dominica into an exclusive club of nations. But for 66 other countries and territories, the wait for an Olympic medal goes on, and on, and on.
The Olympics’ No. 1 Fan
Is anyone as excited by the Paris Games as Antoine Griezmann? It doesn’t seem possible.
The Olympics Has a Bad Guy: Anyone in an Argentina Jersey
Grudges from the World Cup and rugby union have spilled over to the Games. But is this new sports feud even real?