The 2026 men’s soccer World Cup will be the first to be held in three countries—the US, Canada, and Mexico—but 2030 will go a step further with games in three continents. FIFA, the governing body for world soccer, announced on Wednesday that Spain, Portugal, and Morocco will host the tournament, while the opening three …
Balkan-Swedish soccer icon Zlatan Ibrahimović, widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers of all time, has recently sold his one-bedroom condominium at the prestigious W South Beach. This stunning residence, located on the ninth floor at 2201 Collins Avenue, was constructed in 2009 and fetched a final sale price of $2.3 million, just below …
FIFA has temporarily suspended Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish soccer federation, from his duties while an investigation is conducted into his behavior during the Women’s World Cup final. This investigation stems from an incident where Rubiales kissed a player without her consent. In response to the suspension, Rubiales refused to resign, despite pressure …
FIFA, the governing body of international soccer, has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish football federation (RFEF). This action comes in response to a video that shows Rubiales kissing a star player from Spain’s World Cup-winning team without her consent. FIFA has cited potential violations of its disciplinary code in …
Spain’s historic victory in the Women’s World Cup was met with pure jubilation from both players and fans alike. Jennifer Hermoso, Spain’s record goalscorer, described it as the best feeling she had ever experienced in her life. As the team lifted the World Cup trophy amidst fireworks, there was a sense of pure elation and …
The issue of equal pay in women’s soccer has long been a source of controversy, and FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, recently made some remarks that have sparked debate among fans. Speaking at the FIFA Women’s Football Convention before the World Cup final match between Spain and England, Infantino stated that women “have the power …
From adorable cubs to fearless Lionesses! Can you identify the England footballers from their childhood photos? By Ellen Coughlan Updated: 15:28 BST, 21 July 2023 The countdown is on for England’s Lionesses as they prepare for their opening FIFA World Cup match this Saturday. In the lead-up to their game against Haiti, some of the …
Canada was left searching for positives after a scoreless draw with Nigeria in their opening match at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite the disappointment of captain Christine Sinclair’s missed penalty, there were still encouraging aspects to take away from the game. Canada outshot Nigeria and controlled possession in the early stages, creating numerous scoring …
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is already making waves, but the journey to Thursday’s kickoff hasn’t been without challenges. Nevertheless, the focus now is on football, and Canada coach Bev Priestman believes that the expanded tournament in Australia and New Zealand will provide immense entertainment and drama across nine host cities. With a 32-team World …
Decrease article font size Increase article font size FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed uncertainty on Wednesday regarding the distribution of the promised US$30,000 payments to every player at the Women’s World Cup. In a news conference before the start of the tournament, Infantino stated that he is engaging with member federations to address the issue. …