‘We Are Not Politicians’—Mauricio Pochettino Fans Flames of 2026 World Cup Backlash The USMNT boss weighed in on the controversy surrounding this summer’s tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jan 30
Should San Diego Studio Make Basketball Video Games Again? When it comes to sports gaming, there’s just a certain familiarity with some of the most popular games. When you think of NBA games, you think of 2K. When you think of the NFL or FIFA, you think about EA Sports, and when you think of baseball, you immediately think… Operation Sports · Jan 30
'Take care of us' Leading Lionesses send clear message to FIFA and Gianni Infantino One of England's Lionesses stars is unhappy with the timing of the Women’s Champions Cup which Arsenal have reached the final of FourFourTwo · Jan 29
A World Cup boycott would be a big statement but unlikely to accomplish much International sporting events don’t often see teams refuse to participate for a cause – but when it’s happened, it hasn’t been effective The Guardian - US · Jan 29
Senator demands answers after Trump accepted Rolex and gold bar before slashing tariffs on Switzerland Trump’s love of lavish gifts is well known and many are displayed in the Oval Office The Independent UK · Jan 29
'Only genuine visitors': Canada warns FIFA visit is not an avenue to refugee status; must leave after matches Canadian immigration authorities have warned visitors coming to the country to attend FIFA matches that there is no avenue leading them to an asylum claim in Canada, and they will have to leave the country after their visa-approved period. IRCC is scrutinizing the applications closely, and if they suspect that… The Times of India · Jan 28
Zanotti fires Corinthians to shock semi-final win over Gotham in Women’s Champions Cup Corinthians earned a stunning 1-0 victory against Gotham FC in the first semi-final of the inaugural Fifa Women’s Champions Cup after Gabi Zanotti’s winner The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
World Cup 2026 Faces Boycott Calls From Germany, Netherlands and UK Over Trump Greenland Annexation Plans European nations debate boycotting World Cup 2026 following Trump's Greenland annexation threats and immigration enforcement tactics International Business Times UK · Jan 27
Concerns grow over fairness of Women’s Champions Cup timing, location, and Fifa support Some clubs have been dismayed at the built-in advantages afforded to Arsenal in the inaugural edition of Fifa’s women’s club competition The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Geopolitics will cast a long shadow over the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games This winter’s Olympic games will not be a normal international sporting event. A cloud of geopolitical tension looms over the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, as well as the upcoming FIFA Men’s World Cup. The Conversation · Jan 27
Matildas Arsenal trio bid to become world champions History beckons for Aussie trio Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross as Arsenal seek to become the first club to become women's world champions. AAP · Jan 27
Speed Week 'gone for a year' while USA CRITS returns with $230,000 in total prize money, composite teams, Athens Global Challenge Demise of Speed Week hits hard as Georgia host cities redirect funding and activities for summer of FIFA World Cup matches near Atlanta Cycling News · Jan 27
Spain insist they will host 2030 World Cup final despite 115,000-seater Morocco stadium Madrid and Barcelona are in the running to host the showpiece match but Casablanca is also an option The Independent UK · Jan 27
Harry Kane and the trolls that take aim at his staggering success In today’s Football Daily: Why does the brilliant striker get a kicking online? The Guardian - UK · Jan 27
We Got This Covered · Jan 27 ‘Stay away from the USA’: Influential FIFA voice calls for World Cup boycott amid Trump controversies The message Trump's America is sending out to the world is "stay away".
Euronews · Jan 27 Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter backs calls to boycott World Cup in the US The international community's concerns about the United States as host stem from Trump's expansionist posture on Greenland, travel bans and aggressive tactics in dealing with immigration enforcement protestors.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 27 The first Women’s Champions Cup: what is it and should we pay attention? This newsletter looks at Fifa’s new competition, which takes place in London this week and has a $2.3m prize fund
FourFourTwo · Jan 27 Ex-FIFA President Sepp Blatter takes aim at Gianni Infantino and 2026 World Cup Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has made a not-so-subtle dig at his successor and this summer's tournament in North America
The Guardian - US · Jan 27 Removing the US as World Cup host would be eminently sad – and entirely justified A country where safety is under threat from federal violence on the streets is not fit to stage soccer’s showpiece event
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Seven international footballers dodge FIFA ban after court intervention Seven foreign-born players for Malaysia's national soccer team have been cleared to keep competing
The Independent UK · Jan 27 Ex-FIFA president joins those calling for boycott of World Cup in United States Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter is backing a proposed fan boycott of World Cup matches in the United States because of the conduct of President Donald Trump and his administration at home and abroad
The Times of India · Jan 26 ‘Stay away from USA’: Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter fuels World Cup 2026 boycott debate Amidst rising geopolitical tensions and concerns over US policies, a growing chorus is calling for a boycott of the 2026 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the United States. Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has publicly supported calls for fans to stay away, citing recent incidents and the perceived contradiction with…
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Sepp Blatter suggests fans boycott 2026 World Cup over security concerns The former Fifa president posted in support of a lawyer who has urged fans to avoid this summer’s World Cup
The Guardian - UK · Jan 26 Iran football great Ali Karimi leads call for Infantino to speak up on protest deaths A group of prominent Iranians with links to football have called on Fifa’s president, Gianni Infantino, to condemn the killing and arrest of footballers in Iran
The Independent UK · Jan 26 Lawmakers warn that Trump’s policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas President Donald Trump’s aggressive recent foreign policy actions could see competitors subjected to hostile crowds and anti-American sentiment at this year’s major sporting events, representatives argue