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1 hour ago

Gianni Infantino lays out World Cup 2026 demand as Iran's participation remains in doubt

Iran's participation in the World Cup 2026 is uncertain due to geopolitical tensions, despite FIFA president Gianni Infantino's assurances.
NYC politics
fromPOLITICO
1 day ago

Democrats' new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Elected officials criticize FIFA for high ticket prices and inadequate support for local transit during the World Cup, impacting economic outcomes.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

FIFA faces pressure to call on Trump to stop ICE raids at 2026 World Cup

FIFA is considering asking Trump for a moratorium on ICE raids during the World Cup to protect attendees from immigration crackdowns.
Boston
fromwww.aljazeera.com
18 hours ago

World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices

FIFA faces backlash over high transit fares for World Cup 2026, angering fans and politicians alike.
World news
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

FIFA president Infantino: Iran 'for sure' will play at World Cup

Iran will participate in the World Cup despite ongoing conflict, as confirmed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran has to come' to the US for the World Cup, FIFA's Infantino says

FIFA President Gianni Infantino insists Iran will participate in the World Cup despite safety concerns amid ongoing conflicts.
Canada news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Canada T20 World Cup game under ICC scrutiny after corruption claim

ICC investigates Cricket Canada over match corruption allegations related to T20 World Cup loss against New Zealand.
#world-cup
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you | Jonathan Liew

The Boston Stadium Express offers a regular bus service for $95, highlighting exploitative pricing during the World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100

Fifa should subsidize transport costs for World Cup fans, as NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill criticizes increased fares for train journeys to the stadium.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
18 hours ago

Here's How You Can Still Score Tickets to the FIFA World Cup's Most Coveted Matches, Including the Final

Marriott Bonvoy and Visa offer exclusive World Cup access, featuring ticket drops and unique experiences for members.
Boston food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ticket to ride? Fifa premium makes this the World Cup that actively hates you | Jonathan Liew

The Boston Stadium Express offers a regular bus service for $95, highlighting exploitative pricing during the World Cup.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Fifa blamed as World Cup trains set to cost $100

Fifa should subsidize transport costs for World Cup fans, as NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill criticizes increased fares for train journeys to the stadium.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
18 hours ago

Here's How You Can Still Score Tickets to the FIFA World Cup's Most Coveted Matches, Including the Final

Marriott Bonvoy and Visa offer exclusive World Cup access, featuring ticket drops and unique experiences for members.
#fc-barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta involved in heated exchange with UEFA official as Barcelona furious with refereeing vs Atletico | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president reacts after UEFA dismiss complaint over refereeing vs Atletico - 'Our legal team is assessing...' | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
2 days ago
FC Barcelona

Laporta involved in heated exchange with UEFA official as Barcelona furious with refereeing vs Atletico | Barca Universal

fromBarca Universal
3 days ago
FC Barcelona

Barcelona president reacts after UEFA dismiss complaint over refereeing vs Atletico - 'Our legal team is assessing...' | Barca Universal

fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Former footballers to meet government over 'financial abuse'

Working-class footballers lost hundreds of millions to financial mis-selling, but the V11 group is still being pursued for tax on money they never had.
UK politics
EU data protection
fromnews.bitcoin.com
11 hours ago

DAZN to Embed Blockchain-Backed FIFA Prediction Market in World Cup 2026 Live Streams

DAZN integrates ADI Predictstreet into livestreams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, enhancing interactive betting experiences.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 hours ago

Stewart banned from Hampden over referee criticism - gossip

Michael Stewart has accused the SFA of 'trying to silence voices of dissent' after being banned from Hampden Park for his criticism of referees, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression in football.
New York Rangers
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
19 hours ago

A squad to build with an eye on the rules: Where Milan stand relative to UEFA regulations

AC Milan must navigate UEFA squad regulations while aiming for a top-four finish and a return to European competitions.
#world-cup-2026
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

How to Save on 2026 World Cup Travel, From Cheaper Tickets to Smarter Flight and Hotel Hacks

Excitement for the 2026 World Cup is rising, leading to increased demand and prices for tickets, travel, and accommodations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The World Cup is no stranger to strife but this summer's finals already feel damaged | Jonathan Wilson

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup appears impossible due to escalating military conflict, potentially making them the first qualified nation since 1950 to withdraw from the tournament.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter's Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America - Above the Law

Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

How to Save on 2026 World Cup Travel, From Cheaper Tickets to Smarter Flight and Hotel Hacks

Excitement for the 2026 World Cup is rising, leading to increased demand and prices for tickets, travel, and accommodations.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The World Cup is no stranger to strife but this summer's finals already feel damaged | Jonathan Wilson

Iran's participation in the 2026 World Cup appears impossible due to escalating military conflict, potentially making them the first qualified nation since 1950 to withdraw from the tournament.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

FIFA 2026, Politics, And The Law: What Sepp Blatter's Warning Really Means For The World Cup In America - Above the Law

World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
18 hours ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
#liv-golf
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Liverpool FC

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

LIV Golf's financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in jeopardy, causing widespread concern across various sports industries.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago
Liverpool FC

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Tour Reportedly Holding Emergency Meeting' Amid Social Media Chatter That It's About to Shut Down

World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
20 hours ago

LIV and let die: golf rebels count cost of Saudi cutbacks and other sports fear worst | Matt Hughes

LIV Golf's financial support from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in jeopardy, causing widespread concern across various sports industries.
Miami
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Messi, Argentina federation sued over missed exhibition match

Lionel Messi is being sued for breach of contract by Vid Music Group for missing an exhibition match last year.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 day ago

Is this football's stupidest idea ever? Bonkers Football League plan revisited in viral video

A proposed merger between Oxford United and Reading in 1983 aimed to create the Thames Valley Royals to secure league football.
#bayern-munich
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

'You saw the situation yourself' - Antonio Rudiger bitter with match officials in Bayern Munich loss

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 despite controversial officiating affecting the match outcome.
Bayern Munich
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

'You saw the situation yourself' - Antonio Rudiger bitter with match officials in Bayern Munich loss

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 despite controversial officiating affecting the match outcome.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

Real Madrid players berate referee as he tries to leave pitch vs. Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid from the Champions League with a 4-3 victory, resulting in a 6-4 aggregate score.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

'It was deserved' - Bayern Munich star says Eduardo Camavinga had red card coming to him

Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3, advancing to the Champions League semifinals with a 6-4 aggregate score.
Manchester United
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Should hair pulling in football be violent conduct?

Hair pulling in football consistently results in red cards and three-match bans, raising concerns about the severity of such punishments.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Memo: NFL begins onboarding potential replacement officials

The NFL is onboarding potential replacement officials as the collective bargaining agreement with the NFL Referees Association nears expiration.
Marketing
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
1 day ago

Mondelez International Launches Summer Soccer Campaign

Mondelēz International launches 'Score Snack Goals' campaign blending soccer excitement with new snack flavors and exclusive experiences.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Football refs need cardiac training, says coroner

Assistant coroner Valerie Charbit insisted that training to recognize sudden cardiac arrest should be compulsory for all members, including grassroots coaches and referees, stating, 'The responsibility for first aid lies with all ages within society.'
Public health
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 days ago

Video: Mexico's Police Focus on World Cup While Thousands Remain Missing

Families of the disappeared argue that the focus on safety for World Cup teams and fans ignores their desperate search for missing loved ones, highlighting a stark contrast in priorities.
US news
#barcelona
fromBarca Universal
1 day ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
2 days ago

Furious Barcelona star blasts referee after UCL heartbreak: 'It's a stolen match' | Barca Universal

Barcelona's elimination from the Champions League against Atletico Madrid sparked frustration over refereeing decisions and performance issues among players.
fromBarca Universal
1 day ago
FC Barcelona

Chaos at Barcelona as Joan Laporta escalates refereeing controversy directly to UEFA president | Barca Universal

FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Barcelona file fresh UEFA complaint over Champions League refs

Barcelona filed a second complaint to UEFA over refereeing errors in their Champions League exit to Atlético Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Barcelona appeal to UEFA over Laws of Game failure in Champions League exit

Barcelona has lodged another complaint with UEFA regarding refereeing decisions in their Champions League quarterfinal against Atletico Madrid.
FC Barcelona
fromwww.bbc.com
18 hours ago

Barca say refereeing 'errors' cost them semi-final spot

Barcelona claims refereeing errors led to their Champions League exit, causing significant harm to the club.
FC Barcelona
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Barcelona plan more UEFA complaints over UCL officiating - Joan Laporta

Barcelona president Joan Laporta criticized refereeing decisions after the Champions League elimination and plans to address the issue with UEFA.
fromwww.bbc.com
34 minutes ago

Silva appeal against ban and fine partially upheld

Marco Silva criticized referee John Brooks' decisions after Fulham's defeat, stating they were at a "very low level" and reflecting the "story of our season".
Soccer (FIFA)
Liverpool FC
fromwww.caughtoffside.com
1 day ago

"Huge blow..." - Manager sends message to Liverpool star who's set to miss World Cup

Hugo Ekitike's serious Achilles injury has ended his World Cup hopes, causing disappointment for both the player and the France national team.
#real-madrid
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Arbeloa describes Madrids Champions League exit as an injustice after Camavinga red - Soccer News

Real Madrid felt injustice after Eduardo Camavinga's red card impacted their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 day ago

Arbeloa describes Madrids Champions League exit as an injustice after Camavinga red - Soccer News

Real Madrid felt injustice after Eduardo Camavinga's red card impacted their Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich.
Real Madrid
fromBavarian Football Works
1 day ago

Real Madrid player blames referee for defeat against Bayern Munich

Dani Carvajal blames the referee for Real Madrid's defeat to Bayern Munich despite controversial goals and poor team performance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Originally promised to be free, Toronto now wants to charge for FIFA Fan Fest | CBC Sports

The city now wants to charge $10 for general admission, $100 for a VIP tier 3, $150 for a second-tier VIP ticket and $300 for a first-tier VIP ticket.
Canada news
Manchester United
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Harry Maguire given extra one-match ban for joke' comment towards officials

Harry Maguire receives an additional one-match ban, missing the Chelsea match due to his reaction after being sent off against Bournemouth.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Saudi Arabia abandons plans to host 2035 Rugby World Cup amid funding cutback

Saudi Arabia has abandoned its bid for the 2035 Rugby World Cup due to a new financial strategy from the Public Investment Fund.
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

World Cup 2026: Fans with disabilities 'excluded'

I just think they've priced people out. They've not restricted it, so anyone can get a wheelchair ticket, an accessible ticket. You don't have to prove you need one, which is what you normally do.
Soccer (FIFA)
Real Madrid
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Real Madrid fume at 'joke' Camavinga red card against Bayern

Camavinga's red card was pivotal in Real Madrid's elimination from the Champions League by Bayern Munich.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

India cricket slammed for Orwellian' control of global game by Wisden

Wisden Cricketers' Almanack criticizes Indian political interference in global cricket, labeling it unhealthy and increasingly Orwellian.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Universal
49 minutes ago

La Liga president Javier Tebas meets with Barcelona officials | Barca Universal

Javier Tebas met with FC Barcelona officials to discuss upcoming transfer plans and maintain a positive relationship between the club and La Liga.
#fifa-world-cup
fromFortune
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80-$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets | Fortune

fromFortune
1 day ago
Alternative transportation

Trumpflation hits the World Cup: Fans face $80-$100 transit fares on top of $4,000-plus tickets | Fortune

Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Jim Gavin's 'sense of honour' doesn't extend to the truth, accountability or saying sorry

Jim Gavin transitions from Gaelic football manager to sports analyst on Off The Ball.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right?

Liverpool's Arne Slot feels VAR decisions have unfairly impacted his team's season, particularly regarding penalty calls.
Canada news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amnesty International flags World Cup human rights risks

The 2026 FIFA World Cup poses significant human rights risks for various stakeholders, particularly in the United States.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Jailed Senegal fans deny wrongdoing in AFCON final chaos in Morocco

Eighteen Senegalese football supporters convicted over a pitch invasion during the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat in January have denied any wrongdoing. They argued that they had been forced onto the pitch because of a surging crowd or to avoid being spat upon and projectiles thrown towards them.
Soccer (FIFA)
#2026-world-cup
World news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

World Cup risks 'stage for repression' - Amnesty

The 2026 World Cup may become a platform for repression and authoritarian practices, posing significant risks to attendees and local communities.
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Amnesty flags FIFA World Cup human rights risks

The report describes the situation as a 'human rights emergency' and points to what it calls a 'recognizable pattern of authoritarian practices' in the country.
World news
World politics
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

FIFA president Gianni Infantino misreads the room on a global scale with crass celebration of World Cup 2026 'excitement'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's political alignment with Donald Trump has compromised football's credibility and neutrality ahead of World Cup 2026.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Expansion, reform and controversy - 10 years of Infantino as Fifa president

Gianni Infantino transformed FIFA from financial crisis and corruption scandal into a governing body reporting record $13bn revenues over a decade, though his tenure remains marked by controversy and conflict with players' unions and European football.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Infantino 'infantile' for wanting to lift Russia ban

Ukraine's sports minister called Fifa president Gianni Infantino 'irresponsible' and 'infantile' for proposing to consider lifting the ban on Russian football teams amid the ongoing war.
#gianni-infantino
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

FIFA boss Infantino wants Russia to return to football

FIFA President urges reinstating Russia to international football, saying the ban increased frustration and hurt players; Ukraine's sports minister condemns the suggestion.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 month ago

World Cup chiefs in conversations about moving 'vulnerable' key fixtures after Mexico violence: report

El Mencho's death triggered cartel violence in Guadalajara, threatening FIFA World Cup qualifier matches and infrastructure security at host venues.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

FIFA president Infantino to face no IOC action over Trump peace board

The IOC will take no action against Gianni Infantino over his alignment of FIFA with U.S. President Donald Trump's Board of Peace.
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