Scandal-plagued FIFA says it’s committed to reform. Changing the way World Cup hosts are selected would be a start.
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When Senegal face Poland in their first World Cup match in Russia, the whole nation will be roaring them on to victory.
All the cyber threats that fans and footballers face at the World Cup…and tips for remaining safe.
Italy failed to make it to this year’s tournament – but we should applaud their notion of ‘fiero’.
After a series of debacles, many metropolitan areas no longer want their leaders to vie for these opportunities.
Fan parks will be a key tool at Russia’s World Cup next year.
When financial times are tight, only those with soft power ambitions can see the economic sense in World Cups or Olympic Games.
From 2026 there will be more teams, more matches - and more tickets sold.
Investing in staging sport is ultimately a matter of turning the entire host environment into a stage.
Since the 1970s, several Asian countries, such as China, Japan, and South Korea, have strongly increased their influence in the Olympic movement.
The main objections raised to FIFA"s planned expansion of the World Cup are that the decision has been made on financial and/or political rather than footballing grounds.
Sam Allardyce may not have the immediate appeal of Ferguson, Mourinho or Guardiola, but his approach has serious value for execs.
Many clubs sign players as young children and make them agree to not play anything else. The evidence suggests they’re making a big mistake.
Your guide to how the French extravaganza compares to the other big events in sport.
Whether the women’s U.S. soccer team wins its fight for pay equity, its existence alone shows just how much has already been won.
The performance of England’s football team this summer could affect the way people vote. It’s happened before.
Despite Australia squandering $43 million on a failed bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Lowy football dynasty lives on.
England face a high stakes game to stay in the World Cup, but pro-gamblers can help
Eight sports have presented their case for inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. But it was tenpin bowling’s application that generated the most debate in the media and the wider public.
The US and Swiss cases against FIFA executives are full of drama, but success is not a given. A new model for managing sporting corruption should be considered.
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