Tariq Panja
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FIFA Picks First Women Officials for Men’s World Cup
The three referees and three assistant referees are the first to be picked for the top men’s soccer tournament, which will be held in Qatar...
P.S.G.’s Idrissa Gueye Refuses to Wear Rainbow Jersey, Missing Match
Idrissa Gueye faced criticism after he missed a game rather than wear a shirt designed to support an anti-homophobia initiative. He missed the same game...
P.S.G.’s Idrissa Gueye Refuses to Wear Rainbow Jersey, Missing Match
Idrissa Gueye faced criticism after he missed a game rather than wear a shirt designed to support an anti-homophobia initiative. He missed the same game...
New Heights and Old Grudges as Turkey Crowns Its Champion
Trabzonspor claimed the title almost two weeks ago. Its team, and its fans, aren’t done celebrating.
FIFA and EA Sports End Their Two-Decade Partnership
The demise of a relationship that produced one of the most popular games of all time will mean risks for soccer’s governing body but few...
Chile Files Claim Seeking Ecuador’s Place in the World Cup
A dispute over a player’s eligibility could alter the qualifying results in South America. Chile has asked for forfeits, and Ecuador’s spot in Qatar.
Wary of Human Rights Issues, World Cup Sponsors Edge Away from Qatar
Troubled by worker abuse and human rights, some World Cup sponsors are distancing themselves from the host nation. But not everyone is backing away.
British Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe Bids $5.3 Billion for Chelsea F.C.
The late bid by Ratcliffe, the chief executive of Ineos, for the Premier League soccer club would be the highest price ever paid for a...
Endgame Nears in Bidding for Chelsea F.C.
The American bank selling the English soccer team on behalf of its Russian owner could name its preferred suitor by the end of the week....
Erik Ten Hag Appointed by Manchester United
The Dutchman is the latest coach tasked with resurrecting Manchester United, English soccer’s fallen giant that is enduring a near decade-long slump.