The U.S.-Belgium soccer game is turning out to be a huge deal even before it kicks off on Monday, thrusting politics into the spotlight.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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Trump’s World Cup Intervention Roils the Soccer World, and Beyond
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Kalshi to Become a World Cup Partner as It Pursues More Growth
The New York Times – Business:The prediction market is betting that the association with the soccer tournament will help bolster betting volumes as it works toward an I.P.O.
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FIFA Will Allow Foreign Players in Russia to Break Contracts
The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.
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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.