UEFA Reinforces World Cup Boycott Stance, FIFPRO Blast Infantino’s ‘Abuse of Power’ European soccer’s governing body was quick to claim FIFA’s latest statement “changes nothing.” Sports Illustrated · Aug 6
Cleared Security, But Detained Anyway: A Venezuelan Soccer Captain's 17 Days Inside ICE Custody Venezuelan soccer captain Claudia Rodríguez was detained at FLL airport and held 17 days by ICE. Here's what's confirmed — and what her account leaves out. Latin Times · Aug 6
Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before a report is presented to the Council. European Leagues criticized FIFA's short assessment timeline for tournament expansion plans. Infantino seeks a fourth term as president while facing leadership… The Economic Times · Aug 6
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship. AAP · Aug 6
Matildas mainstay takes break from the sport Less than a year out from the Women's World Cup, one of the most experienced Matildas players has taken a break from soccer. AAP · Aug 6
Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA president FIFA says it has apologized for errors made over Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and that senior staff in attendance at a summit held in Morocco “reaffirmed their full support” for his presidency The Independent UK · Aug 6
New MLS Commissioner Makes Blunt Ruling on Integrating Promotion/Relegation Pressure is mounting for MLS to adopt the system used in Europe’s top leagues. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
Canada's Carney says he has no confidence in FIFA's Infantino Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he no longer has confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, adding to growing pressure on the soccer leader after his abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash Carney says Infantino committed a “fatal” governance mistake by failing to… The Independent UK · Aug 5
Four Key Ways MLS Could Change Under New Commissioner Larry Berg MLS is entering its post-Don Garber era and will need to make the right decisions on roster, building, media rights deals and more to sustain growth. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
Jason Sudeikis Proves He’s the Real-Life Ted Lasso With This Classy Tribute to Caitlin Clark Sudeikis fittingly plays the coach of a women’s soccer team in the latest season of ‘Ted Lasso.’ Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
European soccer leagues add to pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino amid 'crisis' meeting European soccer leagues are demanding governance reform from FIFA. This call follows a failed plan to sell World Cup stakes. The proposal was described as dangerous and raised serious concerns. FIFA must not continue taking unilateral disruptive decisions. Until reform occurs, new FIFA competitions will be rejected. The Economic Times · Aug 5
Ballon d’Or Winning Legend Puts Gianni Infantino on Blast in Withering Rant Infantino’s FIFA presidency faces a “crisis meeting” in a desperate search for more support. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
Soccer: Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding a crisis meeting in Morocco. His proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights has collapsed amid criticism. European football body UEFA has lost confidence in his leadership. Infantino seeks to secure his position before the March election. African administrators are sending messages of support… The Economic Times · Aug 5
The Soccer Legends: Why the Greatest Names in Football Still Matter Before 2026 Every four years, the World Cup resets the clock on football's collective memory. New faces emerge, new records get chased, and yet the conversation always circles back to the same handful of names that defined what greatness looks like. As anticipation builds for the 2026 tournament, spread across the United… inkl · Aug 5
Sports Illustrated · Aug 5 Report: FIFA Swerves Paying Millions to U.S. Host Cities Post-World Cup Soccer’s governing body earned roughly $15 billion in revenue at this summer’s tournament.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 5 How to Watch AC Milan vs. Inter Milan on TV, Live Stream One of soccer’s great rivalries is travelling Down Under this summer.
Fortune · Aug 4 From Pochettino to MLS, the giants of American finance keep making big promises about the future of U.S. soccer Ken Griffin helps fund Pochettino through 2030, KKR backs MLS's development league, and the new MLS commissioner is an Apollo veteran.
Cinemablend · Aug 4 I Did Not See Ted Lasso Getting Compared To Rocky Coming, But It’s How They Sold The Show Wait, this makes so much sense.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 USWNT Stock Up, Stock Down: Has Kate Del Fava Earned a Call-Up? One defender rises, while another falls. Meanwhile, could a NWSL rookie be a surprise contributor to Emma Hayes’s U.S. squad?
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 What Mauricio Pochettino’s New Contract Means for USMNT The Argentine will be sticking around as manager through the 2030 World Cup.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 4 ‘Everything Possible’—President Trump’s Stance on Infantino Scandal As Support Wavers The power struggle raging around the FIFA president has taken a few more twists and turns.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 Major League Soccer Lays Out Timetable for New Commissioner Larry Berg The co-managing owner of LAFC will replace Don Garber, who is stepping down as commissioner after 30 years.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 MLS Power Rankings: Lewandowski, Muller Dazzle As Teams Shift After Matchday 19 This weekend’s MLS matches brought the star power.
The Guardian - US · Aug 3 Mauricio Pochettino’s US return is risky, expensive and probably unnecessary In giving the head coach another World Cup cycle, US Soccer is tempting fate for negligible benefit
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 The Winners, Losers From Mauricio Pochettino’s New USMNT Contract The U.S. men’s national team manager has penned a new deal through 2030, which comes with the promise of a different strategy.