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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 - Yesterday -
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 monthSports - ABC News - Yesterday -
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Wenger to host FIFA player welfare, burnout panel
FIFA is ready to host talks led by Arsène Wenger on improving player welfare that could weigh limiting the number of games played in a congested calendar and mandating off-season breaks.Sports - ESPN - October 29 -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 5 days ago -
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 - 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 - 6 days ago -
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.Business - The New York Times - Yesterday -
‘One big mess’: Fifa not fit to govern football, claims human rights group
FairSquare calls for widespread reform of governing body ‘Football is far too important to be governed this poorly’ Fifa is not fit to govern and should be the subject of widespread reform, a ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
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 AmericaSports - 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.Top stories - NBC News - November 11 -
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 tierSports - CBS Sports - 6 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 yearSports - ABC News - 2 days ago -
51 AGs urge peaceful response to election results
Fifty-one attorneys general from U.S. states, territories and the District of Columbia are making a bipartisan push for a peaceful transfer of power and a nonviolent response from voters to the ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Obamas congratulate Trump, urge 'good faith and grace'
Former President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama congratulated President-elect Trump on his election victory and urged the country to have “good faith and grace.” “In a country as big and ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election
EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Biden urges reconciliation as Democrats begin blame game
US president seeks to ‘bring down the temperature’ as fury builds in party over loss to TrumpWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Former students urged to check for loan refunds
New figures show university graduates could be eligible for refunds worth nearly £200m.Top stories - BBC News - November 9 -
Russia denies Trump call with Putin urging restraint in Ukraine
The US president-elect, who is promising to end the conflict, was reported to have spoken to Vladimir Putin on Thursday.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Scholz’s call with Putin will open ‘Pandora’s box’, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian president says talk between German and Russian leaders on war will reduce Putin’s isolation. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that a telephone conversation between Olaf Scholz and Vladimir ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
'Push Russia harder,' Zelensky urges allies in speech
'The Russian military will be punished,' Ukraine's foreign ministry says as it marks the milestone.Top stories - BBC News - November 19 -
Prosecutors urge judge to consider postponing Trump's sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.Politics - CBS News - November 19 -
Former cyber czar urges vigilance: "It's not the attackers… it's us"
A new study says 86% of businesses and organizations hit by cyberattacks were targeted on a weekend or holiday.Politics - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Catholic women urged to strike over ‘betrayal’ on ordination
Pope Francis and cardinals accused of ignoring calls to give women greater leadership roles. Catholic women whose hopes of ordination were dashed at a recent worldwide synod in Rome are being urged ...World - The Guardian - 3 days ago -
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Georgians join mass rally as president urges protest at 'rigged vote'
Salome Zourabichivili has called Georgians out on the streets, telling the BBC this is a "crucial moment".Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
Kamala Harris calls for ‘new generation of leadership’ in Washington speech
Vice-president strikes hopeful tone in remarks delivered from site of Trump’s speech before deadly January 6 attack. With the White House illuminated behind her, Kamala Harris asked the vanishing ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
UK urged to send fewer offenders back to jail for minor probation breaches
Growing number punished for breaking conditions of release, undermining efforts to ease overcrowdingWorld - Financial Times - October 29 -
Vivendi activist urges shareholders to oppose break-up plan
Investors in French media group to vote on proposal in DecemberBusiness - Financial Times - October 29
