World Cup

Soccer players 'close to going on strike' against FIFA; Club World Cup being compared to failed 'Super League'

BRUSSELS, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Players have never been closer to going on strike amid growing discontent towards soccer's governing bodies, notably FIFA and its revamped Club World Cup that is being compared to a 'Super League', the head of players' union FIFPRO Europe said on Monday.

David Terrier was speaking to Reuters after FIFPRO Europe, the European Leagues association and Spain's LaLiga accused FIFA of "abuse" as they filed a joint complaint about the global governing body's international match schedule to European Union antitrust regulators.

OFFICIAL: Inter Miami confirmed as club to represent the United States in 2025 Club World Cup

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are have become the last club to qualify for the Club World Cup. This after a historic MLS win this week.

BREAKING: Inter Miami become last club invited to 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA President Infantino confirms

It has been confirmed that MLS club, Inter Miami, have sealed their qualification as the United States’ host-nation-invitee for the 2025 Club World Cup. FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, confirmed the news at Inter Miami's last 2024 MLS regular season home match.

BREAKING: FIFA announce venues for 2025 Club World Cup in the United States

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final will be held at the New Jersey home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets, world soccer's governing body announced on Saturday along with the venue lineup for the revamped tournament.

The expanded 32-team tournament, which will feature leading clubs from around the world, will be held in 12 stadiums around the United States next year from June 15 through July 13.

Official: Brazil to host first Women’s World Cup in South America in 2027

BANGKOK — Brazil was declared host of the 2027 Women's World Cup after winning a vote at the annual FIFA Congress on Friday, beating the joint bid of Belgium, Netherlands and Germany to become the first South American country picked to stage the tournament.

Brazil won with 119 votes versus 78 for the joint European entry, boosted by a technical evaluation from world governing body FIFA that gave a high score for its commercial plan and stadiums purpose-built for the 2014 Men's World Cup.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino slams the United States' pay-to-play system

Infantino is the latest soccer personality to criticize the United States’ infamous pay-to-play system.

During the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference held in Los Angeles, FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed an observation that has surprised him about soccer in the United States: the prevalence of the pay-to-play system. 

According to the head of FIFA, for American soccer to achieve its maximum potential, the nation must get rid this significant obstacle to participation in the youth ranks.

Brazil favorite to host 2027 Women’s World Cup scoring higher than Europe’s bid in FIFA report

Brazil's bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup scored higher than its rival, a joint bid from Belgium, Netherlands and Germany, in a FIFA's evaluation report released on Tuesday.

The world soccer governing body bid report came ahead of the vote at the 74th FIFA Congress in Bangkok on May 17, which will decide where the next Women's World Cup will be held.

USA and Mexico withdraw bid to host 2027 Women’s World Cup — here’s why that’s a good thing

Soccer fans in the United States received news on Monday that the U.S. and Mexico’s joint bid to host the 2027 Women’s World Cup was withdrawn. The answer to the question of when will USA host Womens World Cup could be in 2031.

While the U.S. and Mexico have pulled out of trying to host the 2027 edition, the two federations are turning their focus toward 2031.

When will USA host Womens World Cup?

The top 6 goals scored during a Mexico vs. USA game that made our jaws drop

Sparks tend to fly when the United States and Mexico meet on the same field. The rivalry between North America’s two best national teams always produces entertainment and golazos. Some of the best USA vs Mexico goals have been scored in the last 20 years.

2022 World Cup winner Exequiel Palacio’s ex-wife sells jersey used in the final to cover rent payments

A World Cup winner’s jersey worn in the final and gold medal have been sold by his ex-wife after he refused to cover rent payments. Yes, this has happened.

Exequiel Palacio's ex-wife sells jersey worn in World Cup final to cover rent payments

The estranged wife of Bayer Leverkusen and Argentina player, Exequiel Palacios, has made headlines after incredibly selling his World Cup memorabilia to settle debts amidst a messy divorce. 

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