FIFA World Cup

FIFA recently announced a sponsorship deal with Bank of America, marking the governing body’s first global banking sponsor. This comes after years of scandal and corruption within FIFA, particularly during the tenure of former president Sepp Blatter. The deal with Bank of America follows a previous partnership with Saudi Arabian firm Aramco and precedes major
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Recently, FIFA made headlines by offering talks with global groups of soccer leagues and player unions in an attempt to resolve a three-month deadlock. The deadlock emerged after these groups threatened legal action against FIFA for unilaterally adding to an already packed competitions calendar. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, FIFA expressed its
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Recently on the sidelines of the Paris Olympics, FIFA received formal bid books from leaders of seven member federations who are exclusive bidders for the World Cups of 2030 and 2034. The 2030 World Cup is unique in that it is set to be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, with each
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The chaos that unfolded at the Hard Rock Stadium during the Copa América final between Argentina and Colombia was a clear indication of the lack of adequate crowd control measures in place. The stadium authorities pointed fingers at CONMEBOL, stating that they followed security recommendations provided by the organizing body. However, the fact that ticketless
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After Gareth Southgate’s resignation following the Euro 2024 final defeat, the English Football Association (FA) is now on the lookout for the next England manager. Southgate’s tenure, which included two Euros finals, one World Cup semifinal, and another quarterfinal, showcased a level of consistency not seen in England’s history. As the FA begins their search,
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