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Michael Regan

News

/ 503 days ago

The Premier League's stand against the FIFA Club World Cup: Understanding the dispute

Premier League Chief Executive Richard Masters has voiced serious concerns about the 2025 Club World Cup schedule, citing potential conflicts with player rest regulations and the overall impact on the English league.
Carl Recine

News

/ 505 days ago

FIFA's 4 major rule changes ahead: Focus on VAR and new time-wasting regulations

The future of football is here: The IFAB's rule changes for 2025, focusing on technology and improved game flow, are poised to transform how the beautiful game is played and officiated.
Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

News

/ 506 days ago

FIFA acts on its own and eliminates a European selection from the 2026 World Cup

One European national team has been definitively ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to ongoing sanctions imposed by FIFA and UEFA. The exclusion highlights the significant impact that political events can have on international sporting competitions.
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

News

/ 514 days ago

How FIFA's latest rule will change the winter transfer market forever

FIFA has temporarily modified its transfer regulations to address the implications of the Lass Diarra ruling, impacting Article 17 and clarifying the concept of "just cause" for contract termination. These changes will be in effect for the winter transfer window.

TV

/ 518 days ago

How Netflix's Women's World Cup deal is groundbreaking

Netflix's deal to acquire the U.S. media rights to the 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women's World Cup is a groundbreaking deal for the sport of soccer in the United States. For women's soccer, it secures top billing on a streaming service with 66 million subscribers in the United States. In doing so, it'll help increase subscriptions […]
IMAGO / NurPhoto

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/ 519 days ago

World Cup stipulation: Soccer fans to be banned from consuming alcohol in stadiums

A confirmed ban on alcohol sales in stadiums, revealed by inside sources, creates a ripple effect across the tournament. The move follows the costly cancellation of beer sales in Qatar in 2022 and suggests FIFA may be prioritizing its financial relationships with Saudi Arabia.
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

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/ 521 days ago

Landon Donovan says FIFA's rule change might undermine USMNT's World Cup aspirations

A new FIFA rule could significantly hinder the USMNT's preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Clubs participating in the 2025 Club World Cup are not obligated to release players for international duty, potentially leaving coach Mauricio Pochettino without key players during crucial training and match opportunities.
IMAGO / SOPA Images

News

/ 521 days ago

How did Lionel Messi dare at The Best awards after Vinícius Júnior took home the prize?

The FIFA Best awards highlighted a changing of the guard in men's football. While Lionel Messi remains a legend, his sixth-place finish in the 2024 voting clearly indicates the rise of a new generation of talent, with Vinícius Júnior taking home the top prize.
IMAGO / ZUMA Press Wire

News

/ 522 days ago

Vinícius Júnior crowned as FIFA The Best 2024 winner

Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has claimed FIFA's coveted The Best Men's Player award for 2024. The announcement from Doha followed a controversial Ballon d'Or ceremony and a poorly attended awards event due to the last-minute change in the scheduled date.

News

/ 522 days ago

Climate change effects could cause havoc on Club World Cup

According to a climate change expert, FIFA's Club World Cup in cities across the United States next summer could see fans and players suffer from extreme temperatures due to the effects of climate change. Many of the kickoff times for games featuring some of the biggest clubs from Europe have been scheduled for early-to-mid-afternoon local […]
IMAGO / Schwörer Pressefoto

News

/ 522 days ago

Italy at risk of being expelled from FIFA and UEFA tournaments following Government action

The Mulé amendment passed in Italy, but with key changes. While initially threatening to breach FIFA and UEFA rules on government interference, the modified version will be reviewed, potentially avoiding sanctions for Italian football.
IMAGO

News

/ 527 days ago

European Super League’s secret weapon backed by Barcelona and Real Madrid: How FIFA's evolution could swing fans in their favor

The European Super League (ESL) apparently seems to be far from dead. Central to their renewed push is an innovation they hope will swing the pendulum in their favor: a feature that could win over neutral fans and challenge UEFA’s Champions League dominance.
IMAGO / Imaginechina

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/ 527 days ago

Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup: Gianni Infantino faces questions over his relationship with the Prime Minister

Serious concerns are overshadowed by the awarding of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia. FIFA's decision, expected today, follows criticism regarding the kingdom's human rights record and the limited competition in the bidding process.
IMAGO / ULMER Pressebildagentur

News

/ 528 days ago

How will the 2030 World Cup work? FIFA confirms it will take place in Morocco, Spain, Portugal, and South America

The 2030 World Cup will be co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco, but the opening matches will be held in South America. This unique arrangement commemorates the tournament's centenary and will see matches played across different continents and seasons.
IMAGO

News

/ 528 days ago

Gianni Infantino, pay up! Barcelona set for significant January financial boost from FIFA for Ronald Araujo's injury

Ronald Araujo's return brings more than just defensive stability—it has also triggered a financial windfall for Barcelona, courtesy of Gianni Infantino’s FIFA compensation policy.