Football
FIFA Defends Infantino While Seeking to Restrict Media Access
FIFA has issued a fresh defence of president Gianni Infantino while simultaneously moving to limit how the global press can report on his affairs.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
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#sports politics
Football
FIFA Issues Defiant Statement Against Critics of Its President
FIFA has pushed back hard against opponents of its president, releasing a pointed statement warning that attacks on its leadership will not be tolerated.
By Alex Rivera2 min read
Football
FIFA's World Cup Rights Crisis Exposes Years of Institutional Rot
Gianni Infantino's mishandled attempt to sell off World Cup commercial rights has sent shockwaves through football, but the roots of FIFA's crisis run far deeper than one bad deal.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
World Cup Commercialization Faces Growing Scrutiny
A New Yorker report raises hard questions about money, power, and whether the World Cup can remain a sporting event rather than a commercial product.
By Alex Rivera3 min read
Football
Palestine Football Association Denies FIFA Match Against Israel Reports
The Palestine Football Association has firmly rejected reports of a planned FIFA fixture against Israel, citing the deaths of more than 1,000 Palestinian athletes.
By Alex Rivera2 min read