Complaint Filed with EU Regulators On October 14, 2024, several major football organizations, including the European players' union FIFPRO Europe, the European Leagues association, and Spain’s LaLiga, filed a joint complaint with European Union antitrust regulators. The complaint accuses FIFA of … [Read more...] about FIFA Faces Antitrust Complaint Over Football Schedule
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New Jersey to Host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final Amid Global Football Uncertainty
A New Era for the Club World Cup New Jersey's MetLife Stadium, home to the NFL's New York Giants and Jets, has been chosen to host the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. FIFA made the announcement on Saturday, unveiling the venue lineup for the expanded 32-team tournament. The competition, … [Read more...] about New Jersey to Host 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final Amid Global Football Uncertainty
Ensuring Human Rights in World Cup Bidding Processes: Amnesty International’s Call to FIFA
Assessing the Risks and the Need for Binding Commitments Amnesty International has urged FIFA and countries vying to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups to adopt binding commitments and enforce legal reforms to avert human rights abuses associated with the tournaments. In a statement released on … [Read more...] about Ensuring Human Rights in World Cup Bidding Processes: Amnesty International’s Call to FIFA
Brazil Leads the Race to Host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Brazil has taken the lead over a joint European bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup in a significant development for international soccer. The FIFA evaluation report, released this Tuesday, favors Brazil's bid over the collaborative effort from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. The … [Read more...] about Brazil Leads the Race to Host the 2027 Women’s World Cup
Apple Poised to Secure Exclusive Streaming Rights for FIFA Club World Cup
Apple is on the brink of finalizing a groundbreaking deal with FIFA to secure exclusive streaming rights for a significantly expanded version of the Club World Cup, slated to be hosted in the U.S. in 2025. This agreement, potentially valued at over $1 billion, positions Apple TV+ as the sole … [Read more...] about Apple Poised to Secure Exclusive Streaming Rights for FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA President Infantino Denounces Violence in Turkish Super Lig
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the recent outbreak of violence in the Turkish Super Lig, highlighting the unacceptable nature of such actions in football and society at large. The call for stringent measures comes in the wake of a violent incident after Fenerbahce's 3-2 victory over … [Read more...] about FIFA President Infantino Denounces Violence in Turkish Super Lig
Former Canadian Coach Says He Ignored Gut Instinct Not To Lead Canada During 2022 FIFA World Cup
Canada made history when it qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after a 36 year period and a lot of the credit was given to then head coach John Herdman who is from England. Canada ended up playing poorly in Qatar and lost all their qualifiers but Herdman retained his job as Canada … [Read more...] about Former Canadian Coach Says He Ignored Gut Instinct Not To Lead Canada During 2022 FIFA World Cup
Human Rights Activists Not Happy As Saudi Arabia Looks Certain To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia and Australia were the two main countries bidding to get the hosting rights from FIFA for the 2034 World Cup. Australia has now confirmed that they will put out of the race to host the 2034 World Cup which unofficially gives it to Saudi Arabia. FIFA has time till next year to … [Read more...] about Human Rights Activists Not Happy As Saudi Arabia Looks Certain To Host 2034 FIFA World Cup