The ‘mistake’ that is Fifa’s Club World Cup looms large. But will it even happen

The ‘mistake’ that is Fifa’s Club World Cup looms large. But will it even happen? | Philippe Auclair

Sponsors and broadcasters are biding their time while the players’ union has filed a lawsuit over plans for 2025 event. This is the one thing the former Fifa president Sepp Blatter admits he should ...

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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

FIFA unveils innovative and transformative 24-karat Club World Cup trophy

The winner of the tournament, which begins next June in the U.S., will receive a golden trophy that can transform from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure.

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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 - November 11

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 ...

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

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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.

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?

In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the ...

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Club World Cup: No player rest days after WCQs

Teams competing in next year's FIFA Club World Cup must arrive in the United States three to five days before their first game, FIFA confirmed on Tuesday.

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Australia 0-0 Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 qualifier – as it happened

The Socceroos survive a scare at the death after failing to take their chances in a stalemate with the Green Falcons in Melbourne. The national anthems are complete, the players are in situ and ...

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As Tipoff Nears for Men’s College Basketball, These Story Lines Loom Large

The UConn Huskies are vying for a third straight championship.

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COP29 Begins With Climate Finance, Absent Leaders, and Trump Looming Large

The annual UN climate summit has kicked off in Baku, Azerbaijan, with lofty goals, but many global leaders missing.

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Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid battle for Murillo

Nottingham Forest's centre-back Murillo has caught the eye of Spain's two biggest clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Club Brugge 1-0 Aston Villa: Champions League – as it happened

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Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

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Biden's final months may offer conflict opportunities, even as Trump's return looms

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Lack of USMNT depth looms even larger for Mauricio Pochettino after Johnny Cardoso injury vs. Jamaica

Although the team locked up a win, Cardoso and Aidan Morris joined the list of players unavailable for Pochettino

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Kate Douglass breaks world record at World Aquatics Swimming World Cup

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

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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.

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Venus Williams says to be proud of your money decisions, even if they turn out to be mistakes—financial experts agree

Along with being considered one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, Venus Williams has been a champion for financial independence.

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Even U.S. presidents make mistakes with their money, author says. Here's how some struggled

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Hosts England to face USA in World Cup opener

England will play USA in the opening match of the Women's 2025 Rugby World Cup at Sunderland's Stadium of Light on 22 August.

Kane keen to carry on beyond 2026 World Cup

England captain Harry Kane says the 2026 Fifa World Cup may not be his last international tournament.

England have 'tools' to win World Cup - Carsley

Lee Carsley believes England and new manager Thomas Tuchel are in "a good position" to win the 2026 World Cup.

Philadelphia Union fire Jim Curtin after missing out on MLS Cup Playoffs, ending 10-year spell at club

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Trump's New York sentencing still could happen even after election victory

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Man Utd 5-2 Leicester, Newcastle 2-0 Chelsea: Carabao Cup clockwatch – as it happened

Brighton 2-3 Liverpool , Preston 0-3 Arsenal Tottenham v Manchester City – live Live scoreboard: tonight’s latest | Email Tim Newcastle (probable 4-3-3) Pope; Krafth, Schar, Kelly, ...

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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton, Bournemouth 2-1 Manchester City and FA Cup first round – as it happened

Liverpool come from behind to beat Brighton, Manchester City and Arsenal both lose, while Forerst go third with comfortable win over West Ham . Bournemouth: Travers, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, ...

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Dodgers World Series parade: Clayton Kershaw declares himself 'Dodger for life' with player option looming

Clayton Kershaw made his intentions clear while celebrating his team's World Series title.

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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.

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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.

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The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup has the hallmarks of game-changer for rugby union

Talking to World Rugby’s Sally Horrox is to sense energy and momentum as England prepare to host the tournament. “Where sisterhood meets rivalry,” is the snappy tag line for the 2025 Rugby World ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Federica Brignone wins skiing World Cup opener as Mikeala Shiffrin flops

Brignone overtakes Shiffrin at season opener in Sölden Italian, 34, becomes oldest woman to win World Cup race Italy’s Federica Brignone won the World Cup opener at Sölden on Saturday as Mikaela ...

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