Franz Beckenbauer, ‘Der Kaiser’ of World Soccer, Dies at 78 In West Germany, he revolutionized his central defense position and was one of only three people to win the World Cup as a player and a coach.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind No More The Africa Cup of Nations and the Asian Cup, once seen as poorly timed intrusions by European soccer, may finally be getting the respect they deserve.
Manchester United Sells 25 Percent Ownership Stake to Jim Ratcliffe The billion-dollar deal leaves the team’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, in control of the club, but it delegates important responsibilities to their new partner.
Knowledge Is Power in Soccer. But Is It Fun to Watch? Data has driven soccer to new heights. But narrowing the margins in matches might come at the expense of their true value: to entertain.