The crash that claimed most of Brazil's Chapecoense football team fits into a broader history of tears, and hope.
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Who’s in charge here?
The antics of young Argentine striker Mauro Icardi have left Inter Milan adrift, costing manager Frank De Boer his job.
President X
The election of Slovenian lawyer Aleksander Čeferin as UEFA chief sends out intriguing signals.
Top lady
By acquiring Gonzalo Higuain and letting go of Paul Pogba, savvy Juventus showed it's playing for European silverware.
Less is more
Euro 2016, won by Portugal, was much ado about defense, but there's no shame in that.
God and other details
With the expanded format now including a few hungry minnows, expect a rollicking ride through Euro 2016.
From here to eternity
Roma's Francesco Totti is likely to get another year's playing time after a tempestuous season worthy of an opera libretto.
Mad men
The musical chairs that is football management is more than ever in madcap motion.
Fix my eye!
If you happen to have named your teddy bear Trump, you knew there had to be a reason.
Priced out
Despite vast TV revenues, soccer ticket prices are running amok, particularly in Germany, Spain and Britain.
Funny money
China's leap into the soccer market is changing the financial dynamics of an already top-dollar sport.
DOB
When you're feeling your age, don't take it out on your passport. Or else.