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Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

Saudi Arabia's road to the World Championship 2034 goes via, for example, the US Virgin Islands – a blacklisted tax haven with one of the world's worst national teams. The Saudis have 44 cooperation agreements with mainly poor football associations that have voting rights within Fifa.
Saudi Arabia's World Championship tactic: Favoring small and poor

They broadcast new club football World Championship

It will be Dazn that broadcasts next year's football World Championship for club teams. The British streaming service has, with just over half a year left until the first kick-off, signed a historic agreement with the International Football Federation (Fifa) to freely broadcast all 63 matches in the tournament.
They broadcast new club football World Championship

"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Saudi Arabia's billion-dollar investment in sports has increased significantly during the year. Over 900 sponsorship agreements are linked to the authoritarian state - just in 2024.
"Saudis' investment increases – over 900 sponsorship agreements"

Asllani's criticism of Reinfeldt: "Different opinions"

Sweden is likely to vote in favor of Saudi Arabia hosting the men's football World Championship 2034. Kosovare Asllani is critical.
Asllani's criticism of Reinfeldt: "Different opinions"

Furious about the World Championship decision: "Modern slavery"

The Swedish Football Association will vote in favour of awarding the 2034 Men's World Championship to Saudi Arabia. A decision that the trade union Byggnads considers "below all criticism".
Furious about the World Championship decision: "Modern slavery"

Sweden backs Saudi Arabia's criticized World Championship bid

The Swedish Football Association gives a thumbs up for a men's World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia. If nothing unexpected emerges in Fifa's evaluation report before the congress in December.
Sweden backs Saudi Arabia's criticized World Championship bid

Sadiku one of eight who can become coach of the year

Elena Sadiku is the only Swedish nominee for an individual prize at the Fifa gala in December. She is one of eight who are competing for the title of coach of the year.
Sadiku one of eight who can become coach of the year

Saudi Arabia can get the World Championship - via applause

It will be no formal voting on the World Championship 2034 in Saudi Arabia or the World Championship 2030 in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. The host countries will be elected through a show of hands or applause at the Fifa congress in December.
Saudi Arabia can get the World Championship - via applause

Denmark's Former Prime Minister Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt Wants Saudi World Championship

Since Denmark likes to trade with the Saudis, football should not be a battleground, believes Denmark's former Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt. .
Denmark's Former Prime Minister Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt Wants Saudi World Championship

The World's Worst National Team Won: "Made History"

San Marino takes the step up to the C division in the Nations League after winning 3–1 against Liechtenstein. The win was the microstate's second in a competitive context and the third overall – in all cases, it's just Liechtenstein they've beaten.
The World's Worst National Team Won: "Made History"

"All the ingredients for a high-risk match are in place"

After last week's violence in Amsterdam, Paris is on high alert as the French national team takes on Israel. The Gaza war is spilling over into a politically charged football world where power has a hard time setting its foot down.
"All the ingredients for a high-risk match are in place"

Approved drone espionage in the Olympic Games - gets fired

Canada's national team captain Bev Priestman approved the drone espionage during the Olympic Games and is now being fired. At the same time, an investigation shows that the former national team captain John Herdman may also have violated the ethical rules of Canada's football association.
Approved drone espionage in the Olympic Games - gets fired

Proposal: Longer Season and Playoff in Superettan

All-Swedish football far into November from 2026 onwards – and a playoff is introduced in Superettan. These proposals are presented by Swedish Elite Football.
Proposal: Longer Season and Playoff in Superettan

Resigned Asllani: "It's totally outdated"

The planning of the Ballon d'Or gala is "outdated" and the flattery with Saudi Arabia is new evidence that no one is listening. Kosovare Asllani is so tired of Uefa and Fifa that she launches an unexpected idea: a new association just for women's football.
Resigned Asllani: "It's totally outdated"

The Stars' Demand: Break with Saudi Sponsor

Over 100 female professional football players have signed an open letter to Fifa with the demand to break the sponsorship agreement with the Saudi oil company Aramco. Otherwise, the players are threatening that "something will happen" ahead of the World Championship 2027.
The Stars' Demand: Break with Saudi Sponsor

The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

More and more injured football players in the European top leagues – at an increasingly expensive cost. Last season, the cost for the clubs amounted to a staggering 8.
The Bill for the Stars' Injuries: 8.3 Billion

Serie A player suspended for ten matches for racism

The International Football Association (Fifa) is giving Italian Marco Curto a ten-match ban for racism, according to BBC. It was during a friendly match last summer that Curto, then at Como, made racist comments towards Wolverhampton's Hwang Hee-Chan.
Serie A player suspended for ten matches for racism

EU: Fifa's transfer rules violate the law

FIFA's rules on player transfers constitute a breach of EU law. This is stated by the EU Court of Justice in a ruling that is expected to shake up the football transfer market.
EU: Fifa's transfer rules violate the law

Wants Israel Punished – FIFA's Decision Delayed

The International Football Association (Fifa) has once again postponed the decision on whether the Israeli Football Association should be shut down. An independent committee will now investigate the matter – something that is welcomed by the Palestinian association.
Wants Israel Punished – FIFA's Decision Delayed

Fifa changes transfer rules: "Best possible"

The International Football Association (Fifa) is changing the rules regarding transfers, so that players can switch teams before next summer's club World Championship. .
Fifa changes transfer rules: "Best possible"

The final of the new club team World Championship is decided

The first final in the new edition of football's club World Championship will be played at an NFL stadium on the outskirts of New York – at the same arena that will host the final at the 2026 World Championship. .
The final of the new club team World Championship is decided

Sent off to cameraman – banned for two matches

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Sent off to cameraman – banned for two matches

Rydström: "They want even more money"

Top players in Europe have threatened to strike due to a congested match schedule. Part of the responsibility lies with the big clubs themselves, believes Malmö FF coach Henrik Rydström.
Rydström: "They want even more money"

Star player on the schedule: "Close to strike"

Strike may be the only way to stop too many matches. That's what Manchester City's manager Pep Guardiola and player Rodri think.
Star player on the schedule: "Close to strike"
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