FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity. Very soon after the outcome of the US presidential election ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

LaLiga chief to FIFA: Cancel '25 Club World Cup

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to cancel the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because he says that neither the leagues nor the FIFPRO Players' Union want it.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

FIFA confirms Messi, Miami in '25 Club World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirmed Saturday that Inter Miami will take part in the 2025 Club World Cup as the final Major League Soccer competitor.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Messi's Inter Miami to play in Fifa Club World Cup

Major League Soccer side Inter Miami are named as the latest addition to the Fifa Club World Cup in 2025.

Fifa in dispute with Adidas and Coca-Cola over Club World Cup sponsorship

Fifa wants to negotiate new deals for 2025 tournament Cases in line to be heard at Swiss Arbitration Centre Fifa is in dispute with its long-term partners Adidas and Coca-Cola over sponsorship ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Amnesty: FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month, Amnesty International and the SRA have said.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

2024 to be first year to breach 1.5C global warming limit

It is also set to be the world's first breach of 1.5C of warming across an entire calendar year.

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi set to take part in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup hosted in the U.S.A.

Because the tournament is in the U.S. they received an extra slot as hosts, and Miami will be the beneficiaries

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

FIFA gives Lionel Messi, Inter Miami a spot in 2025 Club World Cup

FIFA had not previously announced how the final North and Central American spot in the 2025 Club World Cup would be awarded.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Fifa accused again over human rights risks in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup bid

Gulf kingdom is sole bidder for 2034 tournament Trade union claims ‘epidemic’ of migrant worker abuse Fifa has been accused for a second time of failing to engage with concerns over human rights ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

FIFA must halt Saudi World Cup bid due to human rights issues, says Amnesty

FIFA must halt the process to pick Saudi Arabia as hosts of the 2034 World Cup unless major human rights reforms are announced before the vote next month.

Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the 200m breaststroke world record held by Rebecca Soni.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Regan Smith adds world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke her second individual world record this year at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

US election live: Trump holds rally in Atlanta after Georgia sees record first day of early voting

More than 250,000 voters cast ballots on day one of in-person early voting. Don’t miss important election coverage. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts Joe Biden is in his home ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

What questions must USWNT answer now?

The USWNT just won gold at the Olympics, but roster questions lie ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Mexico is struggling to stamp out a homophobic soccer chant ahead of the World Cup

Guadalajara is the capital of a Mexican state that is home to tequila and Mariachi music

Sports - ABC News - October 16

England hires Thomas Tuchel as coach ahead of 2026 World Cup

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Thomas Tuchel hired as England head coach ahead of 2026 World Cup and targets 'second star'

Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy

Sports - ABC News - October 16

Trump’s ‘track record’ of attacks on Puerto Rico is 'clear,' says Democratic lawmaker

Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to react to the racist and offensive comments by speakers at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Regan Smith sets another world record in 100m backstroke at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Smith now owns the long-course and short-course records in the event.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 25

Kate Douglass crushes her own world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Kate Douglass broke the short course 200m breaststroke world record for the second consecutive Thursday.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Regan Smith breaks another world record to close World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

Regan Smith broke Kaylee McKeown's world record at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 2

Watch live: White House holds press briefing ahead of Trump visit

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will brief reporters Tuesday afternoon. The event comes a day before President-elect Trump and President Biden are set to meet at the White House. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Zimbabwe smash 17 runs an over to shatter records in T20 World Cup qualifier rout

Zimbabwe 344-4 beat the Gambia 54 by record-breaking 290 runs Sikandar Raza blasts unbeaten 133 from 43 balls in highest team total Sikandar Raza has smashed an unbeaten 133 in 43 balls as ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

2024 Temperatures Are on Track for a Record High, Researchers Find

The new report also says that global warming has hit a threshold, at least temporarily, that countries had pledged to avoid.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

US election briefing: Trump on track to win popular vote as millions of Biden voters desert Harris

Donald Trump is set to equal his vote total from the 2020 US presidential election, but Kamala Harris will fall far short of the 81 million who voted for Biden. US election results 2024: live map ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Harris holds slim leads in 4 swing states, Trump polling ahead in 2 others

With about two weeks left before Election Day, Vice President Harris holds slim leads over former President Trump in four critical battleground states, while the Republican is slightly ahead in two ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day

The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.

Harris leads on protecting democracy; Trump ahead on keeping US safe: Gallup

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are locked in a tight race with Election Day less than a week away — but voters are split on which candidate is best for democracy and national ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Watch: Moments of pure joy at Trump and Harris rallies ahead of US election

Exhausted by the US election? We take you to a Trump and Harris rally to feel the excitement on both sides.

US shares and Bitcoin hit record highs on Trump win

The result could have a far-reaching implications for tax and trade policy, as well as economies around the world.

Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election

Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

US stocks hit record and investors dump bonds after Trump victory

Dollar rallies in its best day in 2 years as ‘Trump trades’ sweep through global markets

World - Financial Times - November 6

Bitcoin tops record $80,000 as Trump nears sweep of US Congress

On the campaign trail the president-elect pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet".

Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track

Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analysts

World - Financial Times - October 31

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