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Clownish populist Infantino is complicit in Saudi Arabia’s colonisation of football

Gulf state’s land grab for 2034 World Cup is yet another example of cartoonish Fifa overlord putting self-interest before football

The Guardian - UK

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has led to Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup, leads to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the game for decades

The Independent UK

Football must change now after Saudi Arabia 2034 exposes ‘failure’ at the very top

Change is required for the global game, argues Miguel Delaney, given the current system, which has permitted Saudi Arabia’s unchallenged bid for the 2034 World Cup and led to a number of single-candidate campaigns and individuals holding immense power to shape the sport for decades

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia’s clear path to World Cup shows power of Fifa and Infantino

Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 tournament has quickly become a certainty, even as the Gulf state’s wider ambitions remain unclear

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabian World Cup in 2034 sparks ‘significant concern’ from major leagues

Domestic leagues worldwide have raised concerns over the 2034 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia and the ripple effect that would be felt around the world

The Independent UK

French government says 9 people detained after violent attack on Lyon soccer team buses

French police have detained nine people and are searching for other suspects after a violent attack on buses carrying the Lyon soccer team and fans

The Independent UK

New Zealand frustrated by FIFA racism probe

All Whites goalkeeper Oliver Sail says FIFA should have acted on an alleged piece of racist abuse thrown at player Michael Boxall in a friendly in June.

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Sport Weekly: ‘A litmus test’ as the African Football League kicks off

Many are viewing Africa’s newest club competition with interest – for its impact on the African game, and beyond.

Al Jazeera

The African Football League is finally kicking off. But is it a good idea?

FIFA and CAF hope Africa’s newest club competition will boost funding and help develop the game, but some have concerns.

Al Jazeera

Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup

Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the men’s World Cup in 2034

The Independent UK

How Fifa and Uefa turned choosing tournament hosts into a ‘stitch-up’

With the UK and Ireland awarded the 2028 European Championships, football governance is experiencing a familiar trend

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of wish to host 2034 World Cup

The Saudi Arabian football federation said it “submitted a letter of intent and signed declaration to FIFA to bid” in a vote that is open only to members of the Asian and Oceania football governing bodies.

The Hindu

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of its wish to host the 2034 World Cup as the favorite to win

Saudi Arabia has formally informed FIFA of its wish to host the men’s World Cup in 2034 in a bidding contest that increasingly looks designed for the oil-rich kingdom to win

The Independent UK

No need for conspiracies – World Cup 2030 and 2034 are a plot in plain sight

Tournaments of climate death and state-sanctioned death are the inevitable result of unrestrained money and power

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The Independent UK

Jordan Henderson plays the tool on road to Saudi Arabia’s inevitable World Cup

Everything is falling into place for Saudi Arabia to host the 2034 World Cup, and Henderson was among the Saudi Pro League stars cheering the news

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia in lead and maybe all alone in race shaped by FIFA to host soccer's 2034 World Cup

If Saudi Arabia could have designed a process for choosing future World Cup hosts, it might look similar to what FIFA has unveiled for the 2030 and 2034 men’s soccer tournaments

The Times of India

Europe, Africa and South America to host games in 2030 FIFA World Cup

NEW DELHI: Morocco, Portugal and Spain were on Wednesday named joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, FIFA announced.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2030 to be hosted in Spain, Portugal, Morocco … and South America

The 2030 World Cup is to be played on three continents after Morocco, Portugal and Spain won the race to host but Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay were gifted three matches

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The Guardian - UK

Samuel Eto’o investigated by Cameroon police over match-fixing allegations

Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroon Football Federation, has been accused of helping to fix matches in the country’s second tier

The Guardian - UK

EA Sports FC 24 review – new name, same ridiculously fun football sim

The latest game in what was previously known as the Fifa series has some added RPG elements for upgrading players’ skills. But most importantly, the fluidity of the action is beguiling

The Guardian - UK

Infantino congratulates Malian football federation president despite arrest

Gianni Infantino has congratulated Mamatou Touré on re-election as president of the Malian football federation despite being accused of embezzling public funds

The Guardian - UK

Luis Rubiales’ actions are not abnormal, they are symptomatic of the system

Spanish Football Federation president’s actions after the Women’s World Cup final were grotesque but all too familiar

The Hindu

Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023: A tale of Spanish resurgence and overwhelming emotion

Spain’s win marked a new dawn in women’s football, with the underdogs proving their mettle and the established teams showing their class. Spain’s win, Morocco’s dream run, NZ’s first victory & Linda Caicedo’s cancer-survival story made 2023 FIFA WWC a tale of emotions. La Roja’s success was due to their…

The Guardian - AU

South-east Asia could offer key to an Australian bid to host men’s World Cup

After the huge success of the Women’s World Cup, there may not be a better time to bid for the biggest event on the planet

The Independent UK

The two sides of the Women’s World Cup — and the truth about where power still lies

The Women’s World Cup was a transformative tournament that showcased what is possible - but its legacy now relies on the decisions of those who have previously failed to support it, writes Miguel Delaney from Sydney

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