The ongoing conflict between luxury box owners at Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium and FIFA regarding access to their seats during the 2026 World Cup has brought to light a 60-year-old deal that gives owners unlimited access to their seats for 99 years. The peculiar history of how the boxes were originally purchased at Azteca by
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Amnesty International has called on FIFA to release a review investigating the treatment of migrant workers involved in building stadia and infrastructure in Qatar for the 2022 World Cup. The independent review, which was conducted following the tournament and approved by the FIFA Council in March, has yet to be made public. Steve Cockburn, Amnesty
May 25 has been officially declared as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly. This day commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first international football tournament held during the 1924 Summer Olympic Games in Paris. Football, also known as soccer in the United States, is considered the most popular sport globally, with a
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy, awarded to him for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup, will be up for auction in France on June 6. This marks the first time a Golden Ball trophy will be auctioned off, and there are high expectations for the amount it will fetch. The auction
The football world is in mourning as news broke that the legendary World Cup winning coach, Cesar Luis Menotti, has passed away at the age of 85. Menotti, who played for various clubs such as Rosario Central, Boca Juniors, and Santos, left an indelible mark on the sport with his coaching prowess and tactical acumen.
The children of the late Argentine soccer star, Diego Maradona, have recently made a significant request to the court in Argentina. They are seeking permission to transfer their father’s body from the private cemetery where he is currently buried to a newly constructed mausoleum in Buenos Aires. This request comes from “all the heirs” of
In an unsurprising move, FIFA announced a new sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm, Aramco. This development further solidifies FIFA’s relationship with the kingdom, especially after Saudi Arabia secured hosting rights for the 2034 Men’s World Cup. The agreement, set to run until 2027, encompasses major events such as the 2026 Men’s World
FIFA, the world football governing body, is planning to drastically increase the number of its committees and expert panels. This move comes as a reversal of the governance reform that was put in place in 2016 during a period of corruption scandals within the organization. The proposed increase from seven standing committees to 35, with
The world of professional sports is often associated with fame, glory, and success. However, behind the scenes, many athletes struggle with the pressures and challenges that come with competing at the highest level. Brazil and Tottenham forward Richarlison recently opened up about his battle with depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite finishing
Austria made headlines in a friendly match against Slovakia with Christoph Baumgartner scoring a lightning-fast goal just six seconds from the kickoff. This impressive start set the tone for the rest of the game, with Austria eventually securing a 2-0 victory. Baumgartner’s goal now holds the record as the fastest goal ever scored by the