FIFA spent $4M renting space in Trump Tower - it just sits empty The pricey lease in Trump Tower may be a conflict of interest, a former FIFA official said The Independent UK · Oct 13
Netflix seals landmark deal to show 2030 World Cup matches in Spain Netflix has secured exclusive broadcast rights in Spain for the 2030 World Cup, signing a deal on Tuesday that permits a free-to-air public broadcaster to show daily games, including those of the defending champions. The Independent UK · Oct 13
The Times: How Infantino's 'second salary' paid for luxury life in Miami PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 13: "Act 5" of the French high school protest movement begins as teachers and farmers could join in too. In India, thousands of opposition supporters have marched to the Supreme Court demanding the resignation of the electoral board chief over fraud allegations. The Times of… France 24 · Oct 13
The Best FIFA/EA FC Games of All Time—Ranked These FIFA games had audiences around the world glued to their screens. Sports Illustrated · Oct 13
Manchester City and PSG’s strange alliance illustrates the biggest problem with modern football CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: As geopolitical manoeuvring spills into the sport, Miguel Delaney explains why football has been too slow to act on state influence The Independent UK · Oct 13
USWNT exposed by ruthless Spain as early goals settle heavyweight friendly The world champions scored twice in the opening 14 minutes before saving a second-half penalty to secure a 2-0 win over Emma Hayes’s side in Washington The Guardian - US · Oct 10
African football chiefs back Infantino to remain as Fifa boss Gianni Infantino's bid to remain the head of world football's governing body Fifa gathered strength on Friday after backing from African executives and reports that a potential rival was pulling out of the race for the job as the game's most powerful administrator. Radio France Internationale · Oct 9
Four Reasons to Watch USWNT’s Double Header vs. World Champions Spain The last two World Cup winners go head-to-head twice over the next few days, and the soccer world will be paying close attention. Sports Illustrated · Oct 9
European FAs pushing for three-week international break to be abandoned Europe’s football associations have raised serious concerns about the impact of the extended break and will ask Uefa to push for a reversion to the previous scheduling The Guardian - UK · Oct 9
Don’t Be Fooled by Victories—The USMNT Still Has Several Questions Left to Answer The U.S. men’s national team may have cruised to four-straight wins, but there are lingering problems Mauricio Pochettino must resolve. Sports Illustrated · Oct 9
FIFA’s World Rankings After Fall Window: Portugal Rises As Brazil, Germany Sink The international standings are now set in stone before the next international break in November. Sports Illustrated · Oct 8
UEFA details qualities of candidate it wants to challenge Infantino and reform FIFA UEFA convened to explore potential candidates challenging Gianni Infantino in the forthcoming elections. The organization seeks a figure who fosters harmony and mutual respect within the football realm. Aleksander Ceferin has announced his intent to run for re-election while distancing himself from any opposition to Infantino. Recent governance issues within… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Victor Montagliani eyes re-election at Concacaf that would rule out Fifa presidency run Concacaf president Victor Montagliani has clarified his intentions to staff at the confederation after he was touted as a potential rival to Gianni Infantino at Fifa The Guardian - UK · Oct 8
Inside the Tel Aviv Scrabble club waging war against The National HUNDREDS of IPSO complaints appear to have been submitted against The National by members of a Scrabble club in Tel Aviv. The National (Scotland) · Oct 8
The National (Scotland) · Oct 8 Aleksander Ceferin to stand for a fourth term as UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin to stand for a fourth term as UEFA president
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8 Spygate: one of football’s stranger and more pointless transgressions In today’s Football Daily: A bit of a spy theme
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Aleksander Ceferin performs Uefa election U-turn after controversial rule change IN FULL
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Aleksander Ceferin to seek fourth term as Uefa president after calling for Gianni Infantino to quit Fifa Aleksander Ceferin was first elected as Uefa president in 2016
France 24 · Oct 8 Senegal and Morocco set for AFCON title rematch – in Swiss sports court Senegal and Morocco on Thursday are again set to fight for the African Cup of Nations title – this time, in the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland. The closed-door hearing comes nine months after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of their trophy after the team's players…
The Guardian - US · Oct 7 Democrats sue to stop Trump from using taxpayer funds for self-promoting ads Ads promoting the president have cost more than $12m so far and Trump’s Super Pac has refused to reimburse taxpayers
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Former Tottenham defender to challenge Infantino for Fifa presidency next year IN FULL
Evening Standard · Oct 7 Ramon Vega: Ex-Tottenham star confirms plan to challenge Gianni Infantino in FIFA presidential election Former Spurs defender and Switzerland international will oppose beleaguered Infantino in next year’s election
The National (Scotland) · Oct 7 Former Celtic star Ramon Vega reveals why he'll challenge Gianni Infantino at FIFA Former Celtic and Spurs star Ramon Vega says he will challenge FIFA president Gianni Infantino, amid UEFA unrest and calls for reform before November 18.
The Independent UK · Oct 7 Gianni Infantino’s first presidential rival emerges with former Spurs defender set to stand in Fifa election Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega intends to challenge Infantino for the Fifa presidency
The Guardian - UK · Oct 7 Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss a month of next WSL season due to Club World Cup The Women’s Super League will face major disruption next season due to by the Club World Cup