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FIFA prepares to give Saudi Arabia its biggest sports win yet as host of the 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia will be confirmed by FIFA as host of the men’s soccer 2034 World Cup on Wednesday, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia’s journey from 90s novelty to World Cup power grab

From USA 94 to Ronaldo, via Putin and Newcastle, the 2034 hosts-elect are now at the heart of football politics

The Guardian - UK

FA warned to avoid protest at meeting unless boycotting Saudi Arabia World Cup

The Football Association board has been warned to avoid protesting at the meeting that will confirm Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 men’s World Cup

The Guardian - UK

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Fifa channels Barry from EastEnders to cue up the Saudi World Cup

In today’s Football Daily: Like it or not, the Saudi World Cup is coming

The Guardian - UK

The silence surrounding Saudi Arabia World Cup confirmation reveals Fifa’s grand plan

Saudi Arabia have effectively been handed the 2034 tournament by blocking others’ avenues to bidding, appealing or preparing a case

The Independent UK

Fifa’s Infantino and Saudi Arabia 1, Football and human decency 0

The World Cup has never seemed quite so far from its founder’s ideals as it does now with the confirmation of the 2034 hosts

The Guardian - UK

Opportunity Knocks for Clubs Not Competing in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool and Man United won’t be at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, but have an opportunity to gain a big advantage for 2025-26.

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Football Daily’s 10 things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend

In today’s Football Daily: Stepping up for another big weekend

The Guardian - UK

FIFA Club World Cup Trophy: Details, Who Designed it, Presentation Tour Dates

The new FIFA Club World Cup trophy was unveiled publicly for the first time during the tournament's draw.

Sports Illustrated

Messi’s Miami to open expanded 2025 Club World Cup against Egypt’s Al Ahly

The draw for the Club World Cup will see Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami open FIFA’s expanded 32-team Club World Cup in 2025.

Al Jazeera

Man City draw Juventus and Chelsea land Flamengo in Club World Cup

The new 32-team competition, championed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino, will be hosted in the United States next summer.

The Independent UK

Where to watch Club World Cup revealed as FIFA FINALLY agree broadcast deal

FIFA are expanding the Club World Cup to a 32 team tournament, with the finals taking place in the USA next summer

FourFourTwo

FIFA agrees free-to-view broadcast deal with DAZN for Club World Cup 2025

British streaming service DAZN has agreed a deal with FIFA to broadcast the 2025 Club World Cup.

The National (Scotland)

FIFA To Reveal Club World Cup Draw Amid Apathy, Legal Threats

The draw for the expanded FIFA Club World Cup takes place in Miami on Thursday, offering a first glimpse into the fine detail of a tournament that has been viewed with indifference or even outright hostility across parts of the football world.

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FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Prize Money Breakdown

Analysis of the FIFA Club World 2025 and the prize money that participating teams and the winner will receive.

The Guardian - UK

Migrant workers face ‘cycle of abuse’ in Saudi Arabia before World Cup, UN told

ITUC-Africa has raised ‘severe concerns’ over labour practices in Saudi Arabia and has called on the Confederation of African Football to press Fifa on its human rights commitments

The Guardian - UK

The ‘mistake’ that is Fifa’s Club World Cup looms large. But will it even happen?

Sponsors and broadcasters are biding their time while the players’ union has filed a lawsuit over plans for 2025 event

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia’s World Cup: how close could Fifa get to corporate manslaughter?

In a country where thousands of migrant workers have died since 2016 a huge building project lies ahead. December’s coronation will stand as surely the most wretched, bloody, damaging act in the history of global organised sport

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The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino to dodge spotlight with 2026 World Cup draw held virtually

The 54-year-old Fifa president has been put under pressure to explain a number of controversial recent decisions

The Guardian - UK

Football beats Tyson to the punch in the world of shameful publicity stunts

In today’s Football Daily: The Argentinian top flight gets busy influencing

The Guardian - US

What kind of host will Donald Trump be for the World Cup and Olympics?

The president-elect could spark tension between the culturally open cities staging events and a national government promoting insularity

The Independent UK

FIFA and IOC hold different track records with Trump ahead of World Cup and Olympics in US

The two biggest events in world sports are coming to America

The Independent UK

How Donald Trump and the election changed the direction of football

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: The president-elect will be in power when the USA co-hosts the 2026 World Cup and, as Miguel Delaney writes, has already played a key role in Saudi Arabia’s future plans for the game

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s created an internal shitstorm’: turmoil at UK law firm accused of ‘whitewashing’ Saudi World Cup report

Sources say key people at Clifford Chance were not consulted, as it emerges another company refused job due to reputational concerns

The Independent UK

Fifa accused of contributing to ‘very serious’ human rights abuses in damning new report

The sport’s governing body has been accused of ‘a lack of transparency’, under mounting pressure amid pushback on the expanded Club World Cup and Saudi Arabia’s growing influence

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