As leagues prepare to pause for the tournament in Qatar, it’s a chance to reflect on the first half’s surprise stories and surprise leaders, and their potential staying power.
Tag: Barcelona (Soccer Team)
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The Brazilian Who Bet on Neymar Wants His Money
A Brazilian supermarket magnate saw promise in the soccer star long before he became a household name. Now, believing he was cheated, he’s going to court for the payday that never arrived.
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The Enduring Appeal of Ronaldo, Soccer’s Original Phenomenon
The Brazilian striker’s lasting power lies not so much in a deep trove of highlight clips, but in what he showed was possible.
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Bayern Munich and the Myth of Competition
In several of Europe’s top leagues, it already feels like the title race is over. But is dominance what fans really want?
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Barcelona Spent Its Way Into Crisis. Can It Now Spend Its Way Out?
One of the world’s biggest soccer teams needed to close a $700 million shortfall. Its president, Joan Laporta, may have done it. But the club’s problems are not over.