On Soccer
Restoring an Atmosphere, if Not Yet an Aura, in Manchester
Manchester United Manager José Mourinho has criticized his fans for not being vocal enough. They responded with a stadium-shaking effort against Liverpool.
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Photo CreditMonirul Bhuiyan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images In Soccer’s Hinterlands, World Cup Expansion Opens a Door
In countries in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean, the expansion was seen as an opportunity for smaller federations to play on the world stage someday.
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Photo CreditMatt Dunham/Associated Press FIFA to Expand World Cup to 48 Teams in 2026
The move, pushed by the group’s president as a chance to increase fan engagement, is expected to bring an additional $1 billion every four years.
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Photo CreditAndy Rain/European Pressphoto Agency On Soccer
Seeing the Upside as FIFA Votes on Expanding the World Cup
FIFA will be accused of trying to fix something that isn’t broken, and the details may prove tricky, but every confederation will benefit by expansion in some way.
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