Trump Administration Waives Costly Visa Bonds for 2026 World Cup Fans In a sudden shift that provides a massive reprieve for international soccer fans, the Trump administration has suspended a controversial requirement that would have forced visitors from several countries to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the United States for the 2026 … Read more
Vancouver, British Columbia – FIFA President Gianni Infantino affirmed on Thursday that Iran will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to be held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, despite the nation’s absence from the FIFA Congress in Vancouver. The confirmation comes amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and a recent incident involving the … Read more
FIFA Rejects Iran’s Request for World Cup Venue Switch The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has hit a diplomatic wall. FIFA has officially rejected a request from Iran to relocate its group-stage matches to Mexico, leaving the national team’s participation in the tournament hanging in the balance. The decision comes amid heightened geopolitical … Read more
Saving the Game: Gianni Petrucci Calls for Unified Reform of Italian Football The intersection of sport and statecraft is rarely as visible as it is in Italy, where the passion for the pitch often spills directly into the halls of power. Now, Gianni Petrucci is calling for a formal, strategic alliance between these two worlds … Read more
A 60-year-vintage man has been sentenced to a suspended prison term and a four-year football stadium ban for racially abusing England women’s national team player Jess Carter during the UEFA European Championship in 2025. The sentencing, handed down by a UK court, marks a significant step in addressing online hate speech directed at athletes. The … Read more
FIFA Accused of Abusing Market Dominance with 2026 World Cup Ticket Prices The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, is already facing controversy before a ball is even kicked. Football Supporters Europe (FSE) and consumer advocacy group Euroconsumers have filed a formal complaint with the European … Read more
FIFA President Infantino is in favor of the return of Russian teams to international competitions. The ban had no effect, he says in an interview. UEFA also wants to relax the sanctions. Gianni Infantino wants to enable Russian teams to take part in international competitions again. “Oh, definitely. We have to. Yes… at least at … Read more
The transatlantic conflict reaches football: After Donald Trump’s claims on Greenland, more and more European politicians are calling for a boycott of the World Cup in the USA. Amid the conflict between the USA and the European NATO states over Donald Trump’s claims to Greenland, a familiar debate is catching up with football. In Germany, … Read more
Of Silvia Calvi We asked eight illustrious faces to talk about the city they would like in the year that begins: some imagine it less rushed, some with more space for young people. But everyone, absolutely everyone, wants it to be welcoming Eight characters from Milan or very close to the city. Some historian friends … Read more
“`html FIFA’s Controversial “Peace Prize” Awarded to Donald Trump: A Sports World Divided? In a move that has sent ripples through the global sports community, FIFA, under the leadership of Gianni Infantino, has unveiled its newest accolade: the FIFA Peace Prize. The inaugural recipient? None other than former U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision, announced … Read more