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Lionel Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong will now cost the organizer $7.2 million in refunds to upset fans
LeadershipLionel Messi’s no-show in Hong Kong will now cost the organizer $7.2 million in refunds to upset fans
By Alan Wong and BloombergFebruary 9, 2024
Soccer superstar Lionel Messi sat out an exhibition game in Hong Kong, and it cost the organizers $1.9 million in government money
LeadershipSoccer superstar Lionel Messi sat out an exhibition game in Hong Kong, and it cost the organizers $1.9 million in government money
By Nicholas GordonFebruary 5, 2024
cristiano ronaldo standing with his hand up
LifestyleSaudi Arabia has gone so soccer crazy that it spent $875 million to buy top players—more than any European country except England
By Prarthana PrakashSeptember 8, 2023
football player mary earps
LifestyleNike shamed into offering ‘limited’ numbers of England women’s star goalkeeper’s jerseys after petition and backlash
By Prarthana PrakashAugust 25, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s stunning sports summer offers ‘quicker movement on the sort of ideological maneuvering that sportswashing is so much about’
LifestyleSaudi Arabia’s stunning sports summer offers ‘quicker movement on the sort of ideological maneuvering that sportswashing is so much about’
By Paolo ConfinoJuly 30, 2023
How to watch the third-place play-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
LifestyleHow to watch the third-place play-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
By Chris MorrisDecember 17, 2022
How to watch France vs. Morocco and the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
LifestyleHow to watch France vs. Morocco and the semifinals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
By Chris MorrisDecember 13, 2022
How to watch the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
LifestyleHow to watch the knockout round of the 2022 FIFA World Cup live online for free—and without cable
By Chris MorrisDecember 3, 2022
Two soccer players fight for the ball.
FinanceWhy Manchestery City owner CFG’s play for France’s Troyes is shaking up professional soccer
By Jeremy KahnAugust 20, 2020
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 26: The players of Manchester City line up prior to the UEFA Champions League group C match between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk at Etihad Stadium on November 26, 2019 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images)
FinanceDell. Alibaba. Now Manchester City? Silver Lake’s $500M Bet Brings Tech Expertise to English Premier League
By Scott Soshnick, David Hellier and BloombergNovember 27, 2019
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Arts & EntertainmentStudy: 30% Of Hispanic Sports Fans Would Rather See Their Team Win Than Get $1 Million
By Lisa FuJune 22, 2017
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FinanceLiverpool Soccer Team Not for Sale Despite Chinese Interest
By ReutersAugust 21, 2016
Beijing's Ultras A Part Of Growing Football Culture In China
LeadershipIn China’s Quest to Conquer World Soccer, Fans Are Feeling Left Behind
By Reuters and Michelle TohJuly 25, 2016
FC Barcelona v Real Madrid CF - La Liga
RetailNike, FC Barcelona Extend Soccer Kit Deal
By ReutersMay 21, 2016
Manchester United v A.F.C. Bournemouth - Premier League
Manchester United Game Canceled Over Suspicious Package
By Melissa Chan, TIME and ReutersMay 15, 2016
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