The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal ethics complaint with FIFA regarding US President Donald Trump's alleged influence in clearing Folarin Balogun from a World Cup ban. This follows an unprecedented FIFA ruling after Trump's call to Gianni Infantino, raising concerns about the game's integrity.
The Norway soccer federation plans to file a formal complaint to Fifa ethics investigators regarding Donald Trump's alleged intervention to clear Folarin Balogun from a mandatory one-game ban at the World Cup, citing external influence on the ruling.
A major World Cup controversy erupted after FIFA allowed U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play despite a red card, allegedly due to pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. Belgium is challenging the ruling, with UEFA criticizing FIFA for an "unjustifiable decision" that undermines the game's integrity.
Mauricio Pochettino has reportedly been offered a contract extension to manage the US men's national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup. Discussions have been ongoing for months, with Pochettino stating he will decide after the current World Cup, where the team has achieved its best-ever group stage performance.
A palavra 'soccer' tem origem na Inglaterra, cunhada por estudantes universitários no século XIX para diferenciar o 'association football' do rugby. Apesar de ter sido amplamente usada no Reino Unido, tornou-se um tabu, sendo associada aos EUA, onde o termo 'futebol' é dominante para o futebol americano.
Seleção feminina dos EUA, a mais vitoriosa do mundo, demonstra admiração por Marta e busca experiência em amistosos contra o Brasil, visando a Copa do Mundo de 2027 no país. Apesar do histórico favorável, EUA valoriza o confronto.
Mexico's soccer federation lost its latest appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) against Fifa punishments for fans chanting an anti-gay slur. Fines totaling 140,000 Swiss francs were upheld, but a stadium closure sanction was lifted.
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 to win the DFB-Pokal and complete a domestic double. Protests against the German soccer federation occurred during the match.
Federations have concerns over men’s World Cup modelFA works with Uefa to freeze ticket prices for Euro 2028The Football Association and US Soccer Federation have joined forces to lobby Fifa to alter its proposed organisational model for the 2031 and 2035 Women’s World Cups.Both federations are understood to be seeking more local control after concerns that have arisen over the organisation of this summer’s men’s World Cup, particularly regarding the cost of tickets and financial disputes with some US state and city authorities. Continue reading...
