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The Big Decision Facing USMNT and Its Out-of-Contract Manager

The U.S.’s World Cup ouster brings about immediate questions facing its coach and federation. Should Gregg Berhalter be brought back? And does he want to return?

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2022

FIFA official Wenger knocks teams protesting at World Cup

FIFA official Arsène Wenger has taken a shot at World Cup teams who tried to make political statements in Qatar

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2022

Germany’s political protests to blame for early World Cup 2022 exit, suggests Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, believes Germany’s “political demonstrations” at the World Cup contributed to the nation’s surprise group-stage exit.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2022

U.S. World Cup Calculus Is Simple, Even If Iran Prelude Is Anything But

The U.S. knows it’s into the knockout stage with a win, but its prep has been derailed by a social media controversy and press conference that veered into the surreal.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 28, 2022

Qatar hit out at BBC and Gary Lineker over ‘racist’ World Cup coverage

Hassan Al-Thawadi criticised Lineker and the BBC for failing to provide a “balanced view” of the host country during their coverage

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

Gary Lineker issues furious response to "not bothered" blast from Qatar World Cup chief

Hassan Al Thawadi said that Gary Lineker ignored invitations to discuss problems with the organisers - leading to the former England striker and BBC host to describe the claims as "very odd"

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Jurgen Klinsmann responds to racism accusations with fresh statement on Iran controversy

Klinsmann was on punditry duty for Iran's group game against Wales and his comments came in for criticism, with the World Cup's chief organiser considering the language used to be racist

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Qatar World Cup chief accuses Jurgen Klinsmann of racism and slams Gary Lineker

Hassan Al Thawadi, secretary general of the Supreme Committee, said that Jurgen Klinsmann's criticism of Iran's footballing "culture" was "racist" before turning his ire on BBC "agendas" against Qatar as tournament hosts

Daily Mirror · Nov 28, 2022

Klinsmann, Queiroz in Heated Spat ahead of Iran-US Clash at World Cup

The Iranian football federation and national team coach Carlos Queiroz have angrily hit back at former Germany great Jurgen Klinsmann for saying that Iran's World Cup players use dirty tactics because it's in their “culture." Both the federation and Queiroz on Sunday called for Klinsmann to resign from FIFA’s technical…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 28, 2022

Harry Kane claim made during Spain vs Germany in vital World Cup clash

World Cup news: A big claim was made about Tottenham striker Harry Kane named as key to Germany turnaround in perfect striker option against Spain.

Football London · Nov 27, 2022