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Vinícius Júnior and Aitana Bonmati win FIFA best player of the year awards
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has finally got his hands on a big global player awardABC News - 20h -
Vinícius Jr., Bonmatí win FIFA The Best awards
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior won FIFA's The Best men's player of the year award on Tuesday, while Barcelona's Aitana Bonmatí was named The Best women's player of the yearESPN - 22h -
Vinicius Jr named Fifa Best men's player of the year
Real Madrid and Brazil winger Vinicius Jr is named the men's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards.BBC News - 1d -
Bonmati named Fifa Best women's player of the year
Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati is named the women's player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards for the second year in a row.BBC News - 1d -
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women's player of the year
Barcelona's Aitana Bonmati wins FIFA award for best women's player of the yearABC News - 1d -
Trump names pick for ambassador to Japan
President-elect Trump on Monday named George Edward Glass as his pick for ambassador to Japan. “I am pleased to announce George Edward Glass as our next United States Ambassador to Japan,” Trump ...The Hill - 1d -
The Chinese 'Spy' is Named
A court order has been lifted which means man can now be identified.BBC News - 1d -
Ukraine demands Fifa apology over Crimea map
The country criticises a map shown at a Fifa presentation that appeared to exclude Crimea.BBC News - 3d -
USWNT stays at No. 1 in year-end FIFA rankings
The United States women's national team ended the year as No. 1 in the FIFA rankings.ESPN - 4d -
Backlash after FIFA names Saudi Arabia host of 2034 Men's World Cup
21 human rights groups have condemned FIFA's decision for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 Men's World Cup, citing the country's human rights record and accusations of "sportswashing." Amb. Gerald M. ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump named Time Person of the Year
President-elect Trump has been named Time’s 2024 “Person of the Year.” The legacy news magazine announced the decision Thursday morning. In a feature announcing the magazine’s honoree, Time noted ...The Hill - 6d -
Sources: FIFA faces battle over '34 WC schedule
FIFA is facing a new battle against Europe's major leagues over plans for a winter World Cup in Saudi Arabia in 2034 with sources telling ESPN that "concrete agreement" would be needed from leagues ...ESPN - 6d -
FIFA Bends Own Rules to Give Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup
Critics objected to the bidding process, and human rights groups raised concerns about workplace safety for the migrants who will build the stadiums needed to host the event.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup football host by Fifa – live
Saudi Arabia confirmed despite human rights concerns A history of World Cup sportswashing | And email Niall Gianni Infantino is seated alongside the general secretary, Mattias Grafström, ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournament
FIFA names Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 World Cup and Spain, Portugal and Morocco as co-hosts of the 2030 tournamentABC News - Dec. 11 -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as host of 2034 World Cup
Kingdom’s unopposed bid for sporting event ratified by football’s governing body on WednesdayFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Fifa confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup hosts
Fifa confirms the 2034 World Cup will be held in Saudi Arabia, while Spain, Portugal and Morocco will serve as joint hosts for the 2030 tournament.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
FIFA faces backlash as Saudi Arabia chosen to host 2034 World Cup
There was controversy over the choice of Saudi Arabia as the host of the 2034 World Cup due to the country's human rights record.CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Picking Through a Ruined Palace, in the Name of Vengance
The debris of fallen tyrannies like al-Assad’s often carries a lingering fascination.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Key questions behind Fifa's Saudi World Cup decision
Fifa's confirmation of Saudi Arabia's hosting of the men's 2034 World Cup will be one of the most controversial steps that football's governing body has ever taken.BBC News - Dec. 10 -
Trump’s revenge: Naming Dr. Bhattacharya to head the NIH
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to head the National Institutes of Health, a move that has been met with praise from some for his qualifications and potential to ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Man killed by tree during storm named locally
Councillors and family members name the man who died when a tree fell on to his car.BBC News - Dec. 9 -
Trump names several picks for State Department roles
President-elect Trump named several high-level picks for the State Department on Sunday. In several posts on Truth Social, Trump shared the new positions to work under his nominated Secretary of ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump names Alina Habba as counselor to president
President-elect Trump named Alina Habba, one of his personal attorneys and fiercest media surrogates, as counselor to the president on Sunday. Habba represents Trump in some of his highest profile ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump names Caleb Vitello as acting director of ICE
President-elect Trump named Caleb Vitello as acting director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday night. Vitello has 23 years of experience at the agency and previously played ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Trump names David Sacks as AI, crypto czar
President-elect Trump said Thursday that venture capitalist David Sacks will serve as the White House artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency czar. In the newly created role, Sacks will ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
NFL names nominees for Man of the Year Award
The NFL introduced the 32 nominees for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, which commissioner Roger Goodell called "the league's most prestigious honor."ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Toronto goes with Tempo for WNBA team's name
The WNBA's newest team, to begin play in 2026, will be called the Toronto Tempo, with the franchise pointing to the city's "feel" and "energy" as inspiration.ESPN - Dec. 5 -
Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy's name
Muhammad surpassed Noah as the most popular choice for parents naming their baby boys in 2023.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Yamal: Stunning assist to Raphinha 'L2' on FIFA
Lamine Yamal dished out advice for recreating his "trivela" assist on FIFA after starring in Barcelona's 5-1 win against Mallorca in LaLiga on Tuesday.ESPN - Dec. 4 -
Trump names Kelly Loeffler for SBA
President-elect Trump announced plans to nominate former Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) to serve as administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Businesses are the backbone of our ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump names Billy Long as IRS head
President-elect Donald Trump said he would nominate Rep. Billy Long (R-Miss.) to serve as the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in a Wednesday post on Truth Social. “I am pleased ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
City minister warns FCA on ‘name and shame’ plans
Tulip Siddiq says UK financial watchdog should consider rowing back further on its proposals for company scrutinyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
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.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Campari Names New CEO
The Aperol maker said it would appoint Simon Hunt as its new chief executive officer, months after Matteo Fantacchiotti resigned from the role for personal reasons.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
FIFA adds Ellis to strategy role with Wenger
FIFA on Tuesday named former United States women's team coach Jill Ellis to the strategy role of chief football officer alongside former Arsenal coach Arsène Wenger.ESPN - Dec. 3 -
Oxford names "brain rot" as 2024 Word of the Year
The term "brain rot" was used 230% more often this year, earning it Oxford's 2024 Word of the Year.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
David Squires on … the Fifa Man’s plan to make Saudi dreams come true
Our cartoonist looks at the hard work that has gone on at the football factory to pave the way for Saudi World Cup. Buy a copy of a cartoon from our Print Shop David’s new book, Chaos in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Jason Laks Named President of Broadway League
The Broadway League, an industry trade organization, named Jason Laks as its new president. “I think our mission has to be more than to make it 2019 again,” Laks said.The New York Times - Dec. 2
