Chelsea feeling blue as constant rotation leaves Maresca in a spin In today’s Football Daily: Chelsea’s kebab-esque selection policy and Erling Haaland’s other sporting pursuit The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
The World Cup’s magic is at risk and Fifa must consider this quick fix WORLD CUP 2026: The final round of group fixtures in Qatar produced immense drama, but with third-place qualifiers, USA, Canada and Mexico risks an underwhelming finale, but Miguel Delaney considers a simple solution The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy and waste. Some even claim to have net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, meaning any emissions they… The Conversation · Dec 10, 2025
Egypt and Iran raise concerns over planned LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations at World Cup 2026 Egypt and Iran have objected to the pre-planned Pride celebrations happening in Seattle around their fixture FourFourTwo · Dec 10, 2025
England scout for World Cup camps amid fears of losing preferred base to Netherlands The Football Association has sent operational staff to the US to scout for World Cup training camps amid concerns England may lose their preferred site The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2025
Egypt and Iran complain to Fifa about World Cup ‘Pride’ match Egypt and Iran are scheduled to play in a World Cup ‘Pride’ match next year The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Gianni Infantino accused of breaking FIFA rules after Trump peace award Rights group FairSquare accuses Infantino of "repeated breaches" of FIFA's ethics code. Axios · Dec 10, 2025
Trump news at a glance: president hints at abandoning Ukraine, rambles about ‘weak’ Europe Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025
US prosecutors seek to abandon soccer TV rights corruption case U.S. prosecutors have told the Supreme Court that they want to give up their fight to preserve the convictions of a former Fox executive and a South American sports media company in a corruption case related to the TV rights for international soccer tournaments The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025
Hosting 2026 World Cup to cost US cities upwards of $250m after ‘worst deal in history’ The US federal government may be forced to cover the shortfall caused by a restrictive deal with Fifa The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Peace prize for Trump triggers complaint about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators FIFA's ethics code calls for a ban from football of up to two years for violating the duty of neutrality, though it is unclear if the case will be taken up. Euronews · Dec 9, 2025
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Complaint lodged against Gianni Infantino amid public support for Donald Trump IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Gianni Infantino accused of breaking Fifa rules after giving Peace Prize to Donald Trump Gianni Infantino awarded the inaugural Fifa peace prize to Donald Trump at last Friday’s World Cup draw The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Donald Trump has finally won a peace prize – from Fifa, no less. Here are five other awards he should win The inaugural award bestowed upon the US president could pave the way for many more colourful accolades. I have some ideas, writes Arwa Mahdawi
The Guardian - US · Dec 9, 2025 Jon Stewart on Fifa’s peace prize: ‘An entirely fictitious golden butt plug’ Late-night hosts discussed Fifa’s award to Donald Trump as his administration escalates tensions with Venezuela
Reason · Dec 9, 2025 If FIFA Doesn't Want People To Think It's Corrupt, It Should Stop Doing Things That Look Corrupt Plus: Are college football bowl games dead, and can the playoff be fixed?
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 The Daily Show’s Jordan Klepper pepper-sprayed by ICE agents while filming documentary Klepper’s latest documentary special focuses on Trump’s campaign to win a Nobel Peace Prize
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Want World Cup tickets? This new credit card offer can help you get them Rare chance to purchase World Cup tickets without paying inflated resale prices
The Fashion Central · Dec 9, 2025 Jon Stewart challenges FIFA’s Peace Award going to Trump amid ongoing Regional Tensions Jon Stewart mocked Trump for accepting FIFA’s new Peace Prize while the US amps up pressure on Venezuela, calling out the strange timing and mixed messages.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025 Tuesday briefing: Is next year’s XXL World Cup an expansion too far? In today’s newsletter: As the 2026 tournament expands, questions are being asked about its new format, its environmental impact and whether Fifa is bending too many of its own rules
Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025 Gavin Newsom Labels Trump's 'Pathetic' Peace Price 'Embarrassing,' Call It Sign Of National Deterioration California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday blasted President Donald Trump's new FIFA Peace Prize as a symbol of national decline, sharpening his long-running feud with the president over what he calls performative honors and creeping authoritarianism.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 8, 2025 Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi Inspire Wild 2026 World Cup Ticket Price Surge FIFA’s divisive resale platform has reared its ugly head once again.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2025 How Martin Parr’s photographs inspired me Brief letters: A photographer’s legacy | Getting in the Christmas spirit | Crossword cat | New dictionary entry | Peace prize for Putin
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2025 The View takes aim at Trump’s Fifa prize by giving out fake medals President was awarded FIFA’s newly created Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw