Amnesty International has called for FIFA and countries bidding to host the 2030 and 2034 World Cups to agree to binding commitments and legal reforms to prevent human rights violations connected to the tournament. The human rights organization emphasized the importance of rigorous and transparent bidding processes, stakeholder participation, independent human rights risk assessments, and
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Wolverhampton Wanderers recently made a bold move to attempt to get VAR (Video Assistant Referee) scrapped in the Premier League, citing concerns about the impact it has on the spirit of the game. The club’s motion for consideration at the end-of-season AGM raised the question of whether the small increase in accuracy provided by VAR
England manager Gareth Southgate has emphasized the importance of getting captain Harry Kane back in top form ahead of the European Championship. Despite Brentford striker Ivan Toney set to receive playing time in their friendly against Iceland, Southgate’s main priority remains on Kane’s recovery. The Bayern Munich forward, who was recently ranked as the second
The upcoming Euro 2024 tournament, which is set to take place in Germany, seems to be met with a lack of enthusiasm from the German population. According to a poll conducted by public broadcaster ARD, more than one in four Germans have shown no interest in the tournament, which is considered to be the biggest
The Chairman of Manchester City, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, recently expressed his frustration over the cloud of financial irregularity accusations that has been hanging over the club despite their remarkable on-pitch achievements. City clinched their fourth consecutive Premier League title and sixth in seven seasons, breaking records along the way. However, the allegations of breaching the
In a bold move to resurrect their footballing fortunes, Napoli has appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager. The three-year contract signals a fresh start for the club following a disappointing Serie A campaign in 2023-24. Conte, renowned for his tactical acumen and passion on the sidelines, expressed his eagerness to take on the challenge.
Manchester City has taken a bold step by launching legal action against the Premier League. The club is challenging the Premier League’s Associated Party Transaction rules (APT), alleging that they are unlawful. This move showcases City’s determination to stand up for what they believe is right, despite the potential consequences. City has accused the Premier
Charlotte FC, a Major League Soccer team, is currently in advanced negotiations with Fulham and United States defender Tim Ream, as per sources close to the situation. While a deal has not been finalized yet, discussions are ongoing to potentially bring the 36-year-old player to the United States. Ream’s contract with Fulham runs until 2025,
Joan Laporta, the president of Barcelona, recently spoke out about the decision to replace Xavi Hernández with German coach Hansi Flick. Laporta revealed that doubts about whether Xavi truly believed in the current squad ultimately led to the dismissal. This decision came just three weeks after Xavi had reversed his initial announcement of stepping down
Juventus recently announced the decision to part ways with their long-standing head coach, Massimiliano Allegri. The 56-year-old coach, who had been at the helm of the Serie A club for eight years over two separate spells, was let go following an incident during the Coppa Italia final. Allegri’s behavior, both during and after the match,