The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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Hesitant to Visit the U.S. for the World Cup? We Want to Hear From You.
International soccer fans face hurdles like travel bans, long visa delays and high ticket prices for U.S. matches. Will they be enough to keep you away?
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Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
Under Richard Grenell, the performing arts center has given steep discounts to CPAC and FIFA, signed contracts with administration associates and spent lavishly on friends.
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Here’s Who’s Attending Trump’s Dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince: Elon Musk, Cristiano Ronaldo and more.
The New York Times identified some of the guests invited to President Trump’s dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia.
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Trump’s Higher Tariffs Are Here. Now What?
The president’s trade war entered a new phase on Thursday with hefty levies on scores of countries taking effect, adding further uncertainty.
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FIFA Struts Off the Pitch and Onto the Catwalk
Soccer’s governing body is putting its name on a luxury fashion line. Would you buy it?
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FIFA Struts Off the Pitch and Onto the Catwalk
Soccer’s governing body is putting its name on a luxury fashion line. Would you buy it?
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Qatari Push to Dominate Another Sport, Table Tennis, Draws Scrutiny
A wealthy Qatari businessman’s campaign to lead the sport’s global body is being investigated. One of his critics was detained and interrogated in Doha.
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Saudi Arabia and Sports Network DAZN Close to Deal
A unit of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund would pay more than $1 billion to buy into DAZN, in the latest sign of its sports ambitions.
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FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup
An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.
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FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.
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FIFA Said to Be Close to TV Deal With Apple for New Tournament
The agreement would give the tech company worldwide rights for a monthlong World Cup-style competition between top teams set to take place next year.