Fifa President’s Bet

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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Bank stocks jump almost 12% as traders bet on less regulation in a Trump presidency

A handful of well-known bank names jumped as traders ready for a second Trump term.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Bitcoin surges 10% to a record above $76,000 as Trump victory heralds wider crypto adoption and weaker regulation

Crypto assets rose as investors bet that a second Trump administration will widen fiscal deficits and boost bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation.

Business - CNBC - November 6

FIFA's lowest-ranked San Marino promoted in NL

World football's lowest ranked national team San Marino clinched promotion to Nations League C with a 3-1 comeback victory at Group D1 rivals Liechtenstein on Monday.

Sports - ESPN - November 19

FIFA Reveals Next Game, And It's From Blockchain Company

EA and the Federation Internationale de Football Association had a long history of best-selling soccer games until their split in 2022 led the series to be rebranded as EA Sports FC . Now, FIFA ...

Tech - GameSpot - 5 days ago

FIFA donates $50m for Qatar World Cup legacy

FIFA launched a $50 million legacy fund for social programmes on Wednesday in collaboration with 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar and the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Trade Organization ...

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Haaland and Rodri nominated for Fifa men's award

Manchester City's Rodri and Erling Haaland are nominated in the best male player category at the 2024 Fifa Best Awards.

Mythical Games teams with FIFA to make Web3 mobile soccer game FIFA Rivals

FIFA and game maker Mythical Games are teaming up on FIFA Rivals, a Web3 mobile game that is licensed from the global sports group.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 22

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 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.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Costa Rican club threatens FIFA suit for CWC spot

The winningest team in Costa Rica is asking FIFA for a spot in next summer's Club World Cup and is willing to take legal action if denied.

Sports - ESPN - November 21

FIFA Best awards: Rodri, Vinícius Jr. lead nominees

The FIFA Best men's player award for 2024 could be another contest between Rodri and Vinícius Júnior after the pair were included on the shortlist for the prize on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - Yesterday

Fifa ignores own report into Qatar World Cup over workers’ compensation

Subcommittee points to ‘severe human rights impacts’ $50m legacy fund to be used on international development A long-awaited Fifa report into the legacy of the Qatar World Cup has been ...

World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago

2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights - Fifa

World - Yahoo News - 3 hours ago

2034 World Cup can improve Saudi human rights , say Fifa

BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains the issues raised as Fifa releases its evaluation report for Saudi Arabia's unopposed bid to host the men's World Cup in 2034.

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 - November 10

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 ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

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 ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Lowest ranking FIFA minnows San Marino score historic UEFA Nations League promotion with Liechtenstein win

The perennial bottom feeders are enjoying overdue success by promoting to the UNL's third tier

Sports - CBS Sports - November 20

US senators urge Fifa to spurn Saudi 2034 World Cup bid over human rights

Kingdom is all but certain to host 2034 tournament Concerns have been raised over Saudi human rights Two United States senators urged Fifa on Monday not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month

Sports - ABC News - 4 days ago

FIFA signs Budweiser brewer AB InBev to separate sponsor deal for 2025 Club World Cup in the US

FIFA has signed its long-time sponsor AB InBev to a Club World Cup deal that will promote the Budweiser and Michelob Ultra brands at the tournament in the United States next year

Sports - ABC News - 5 days ago

FIFA Should Compensate Migrant Workers Injured Building Qatar World Cup, Report Says

An unpublished report on the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.

World - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Fifa issues glowing Saudi 2034 World Cup report despite human rights fears

Bid deemed to have medium risk in evaluation report 2034 offering gets higher score from Fifa than 2026 bid Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid received a higher technical score from Fifa than the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 hours ago

FIFA Report Says Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup Bid Has ‘Medium’ Human Rights Risk

The bid will be voted on by members in December.

Sports - The New York Times - 29 minutes ago

Philippines President Slams Vice President’s Assassination Plot

Political turmoil has escalated after Vice President Sara Duterte claimed to have arranged for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s assassination if she is slain.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

The youngest presidents in U.S. history

The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.

Politics - CBS News - November 1

To Whom It May Concern

Some tips for whoever ends up winning.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

When will Trump become president?

The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Presidents Roasting By An Open Fire

President-elect Trump meets President Biden in the Oval Office.

Musk's big bet

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Politics - The Hill - November 7

Philippines vice president threatens to have nation's president killed

Under the Philippine penal code, such public remarks may constitute a crime and can be punishable by a jail term and fine.

Philippine vice president publicly threatens to have the president assassinated

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte says she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she herself is killed

World - ABC News - 6 days ago

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