An inquiry found no reason U.S. Soccer could not rehire Gregg Berhalter as coach of the men’s national team. But investigators criticized the parents of a player for their part in the controversy.
Tag: World Cup (Soccer)
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In Troubled Times, the Sports World Offers a Necessary Salve
Three months of athletic brilliance have offered reminders that the soulful, spiritual aspect of games has elevated them to something like a modern religious experience.
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Pele’s Breakthrough Gave Soccer a Black Star
Pelé’s reign atop the most popular sport on earth began in an era defined by political struggles against colonialism and racial inequity around the world.
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Pelé, a Name That Became Shorthand for Perfection
The best gauge of what Pelé meant to soccer is that he was synonymous with excellence even before people saw him play.
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Pelé Will Live Forever
Luminous, consummate and magical, the King of Soccer was Blackness in action.