Former President Donald Trump has suggested labeling cities “not safe” for a 104‑game soccer tournament, potentially impacting Boston. FIFA finalized a detailed hosting plan in 2022, but Trump’s statements could undermine those efforts. Observers await any concrete moves to remove Boston from the World Cup lineup.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is urging calm ahead of Israel’s World Cup qualifiers, as demonstrations erupt and a temporary peace agreement takes hold. Pro-Palestinian protesters in Italy have called for canceling a match against Israel, but Infantino stresses that everyone should unite in support of the new accord.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has urged protesters to maintain peace as Israel prepares for crucial World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy. His statement follows reports of a temporary pause in the Israel-Hamas conflict, underscoring the need to keep sporting events free from external tensions.
In a significant move for player welfare, FIFA has agreed to a minimum three-week off-season break. However, the global players’ union Fifpro was notably excluded from this key meeting, raising concerns about representation.
FIFA has unveiled a dazzling new trophy—a plate adorned with a key—for the 2025 Club World Cup, set to take place in the USA. The new design symbolizes a fresh chapter in the tournament’s history as excitement builds for the upcoming event.
With the largest World Cup in history just a year away, FIFA’s reluctance to share essential details leaves fans and stakeholders in uncertainty.