DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior is about to find out if he’ll be finally getting his hands on a big global player award. FIFA’s “The Best” awards take place on Tuesday, when the top men’s and
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory. “We fully understand the delicate sensitivity of this matter and while the
As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and
Saudi Arabia’s plans to host the men’s World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say 2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life, Saudi rights activist says FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia
BEIJING (AP) — The former coach of the Chinese men’s national soccer team has received a 20-year-prison sentence for bribery, Chinese state media reported Friday. Liu Tie, who once played in the English Premier League as a midfielder for Everton,
LONDON (AP) — Soccer fans visiting Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup will live in a “bubble” during the tournament that does not reflect real life there, a Saudi rights activist warned on Thursday. After FIFA confirmed the kingdom
Saudi rights activist says 2034 World Cup visitors will live in ‘a bubble’ and not see real life FIFA confirms Saudi Arabia as 2034 World Cup host despite human rights concerns Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. But
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Swedish prosecutors say they have dropped a rape investigation that was launched in connection with soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October. In a statement, lead investigator Marina Chirakova said there was not enough evidence
The 2030 World Cup will take place across six countries on three continents, while Saudi Arabia will host the men’s soccer competition in 2034, FIFA announced Wednesday. Both decisions were overwhelmingly affirmed by applause during a virtual meeting of the