SAO PAULO—Brazilian soccer great Pelé “took a little step back” in his recovery from surgery to remove a tumor from his colon but he is “recovering well” at a Sao Paulo hospital, his daughter Kely Nascimento said Friday. However, the Albert Einstein hospital said the 80-year-old Edson Arantes do Nascimento had returned to intensive care…
Afghan Female Youth Soccer Players Reach Pakistan, Will Seek Asylum
LAHORE, Pakistan—Players from Afghanistan’s female youth soccer teams have arrived in Pakistan and will seek political asylum in third countries amid concern over the status of female athletes under the new Taliban regime in Kabul. Some 81 people, including female players of several youth teams, their coaches, and family members reached Pakistan through the Torkham…
Pele Transferred out of Intensive Care, Says Hospital
SAO PAULO—Pele has been moved out of intensive care and into a general room after the Brazilian soccer great underwent surgery to remove a tumor in his right colon, Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein hospital said on Tuesday. The hospital added in the statement that the 80-year-old is in good clinical condition. A three-time World Cup…
Is There Too Much Money in ‘The Beautiful Game?’
September 13, 2021
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Commentary For weeks the football world has been exposed to the enthralling story of Kylian Mbappe, a 22-year-old French wunderkind who plays for Paris Saint Germain (PSG), a prestigious club in the top tier Ligue 1 soccer competition in France. The club is owned by Qatari interests and, hence, is extremely moneyed. It has been…
Ronaldo Takes United Top as City Win and Spurs Slump
MANCHESTER, England—Two goals from returning hero Cristiano Ronaldo sent Manchester United top of the Premier League after early season pace-setters Tottenham Hotspur fell to a surprise 3–0 loss at Crystal Palace. Champions Manchester City made it three wins out of four with a 1–0 win at Leicester City while Arsenal got their first victory of…
Former France Defender Adams Dies After 39 Years in a Coma
PARIS—Jean-Pierre Adams, former France and Paris Saint-Germain defender who spent 39 years in a coma, has died. He was 73. In a poignant tribute on Monday, PSG called him the club’s “glorious elder.” “His joie de vivre, his charisma, and his experience command respect. Paris Saint-Germain offers its condolences to his family and loved ones,”…
Effort to Rescue Girls Soccer Team From Afghanistan
An international effort is underway to evacuate members of Afghanistan’s girls national soccer team and their families over fears of reprisal by the Taliban. The effort, known as Operation Soccer Balls, suffered a setback last week after a suicide bomb was detonated at the airport in Kabul. There have been at least five failed attempts…
Ronaldo Beats Record as Double Sees Off Ireland
FARO, Portugal—Cristiano Ronaldo became the all-time leading scorer in men’s international soccer when he headed two last-gasp goals to give Portugal a 2–1 comeback victory over Ireland in Group A of World Cup Qualifying on Wednesday. The Manchester United forward saw Gavin Bazunu, a Manchester City loanee, save a first-half penalty after Jeff Hendrick was…
Manchester United Return ‘The Best Decision’: Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday vowed to help Manchester United win major trophies again, calling his return to the club “the best decision” and the beginning of a new chapter. The Portugal forward sealed a move back to United, where he previously spent six seasons between 2003–09 and won eight major honors, from Juventus this week…
Ronaldo Wants to Leave Juventus, Could Return to Man United
Cristiano Ronaldo was spotted boarding a private jet in Turin on Friday, his Juventus career seemingly over. The soccer world was waiting to see where the five-time world player of the year is headed next, with former club Manchester United a highly possible destination. In the latest major deal of the transfer window, United confirmed…
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