soccer
MEIN BAD
Adidas, the longtime makers of Germany’s soccer kits, said it was moving quickly to stop fans from ordering customized jerseys with the number “44” on them.
‘DEEPLY SORRY’
Korbin Albert’s mea culpa came after Megan Rapinoe issued a strong statement in response to Albert’s TikTok activity.
COME ON, MAN
Sandro Tonali was already suspended in October on similar allegations.
GUILTY
Dani Alves, 40, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison.
OUT OF NOWHERE
A witness said the victim’s cleats caught fire when he was hit.
WHAT A MESS
Hong Kong officials want answers after the soccer star, who was heavily featured in promos for the exhibition match, didn’t leave the bench.
SHUT DOWN
Halil Umut Meler was brutally attacked on the field after a game he’d officiated.