Amnesty International has taken a stand against FIFA, urging the organization to release a review that investigates the treatment of migrant workers involved in the construction of stadia and infrastructure for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The independent review was conducted following the tournament that took place between November and December of 2022. Despite
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Football fans across the globe can now mark their calendars for a special day dedicated to the world’s most popular sport – May 25. This significant date has been officially declared as World Football Day by the United Nations General Assembly. The historical significance of this day can be traced back to the first international
The iconic Golden Ball trophy awarded to Diego Maradona for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup is set to be auctioned in France on June 6. This highly coveted piece of football history is the first of its kind to go up for auction, and experts at the Aguttes auction house
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced the passing of legendary World Cup-winning coach Cesar Luis Menotti at the age of 85. Menotti, a former player for Rosario Central, Boca Juniors, and Santos, had a remarkable coaching career that left a lasting impact on Argentine football. His coaching journey began at Newell’s Old Boys and culminated
The children of the late soccer legend Diego Maradona have recently made a request to authorities in Argentina. They are seeking permission to transfer Maradona’s body from its current resting place in a private cemetery to a newly constructed mausoleum in Buenos Aires. The purpose of this move is to provide fans from all over
In a move that has raised eyebrows and sparked controversy, FIFA announced a sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia’s state oil firm Aramco. This partnership further solidifies the already close ties between FIFA and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The deal, which runs through 2027, includes sponsorship of the upcoming men’s World Cup in 2026, which
Recently, FIFA announced its plan to create dozens of new committees and expert panels, which signifies a significant departure from the governance reform that was passed in 2016. This decision comes at a time when the world football body was embroiled in corruption scandals, leading to a comprehensive review of its management structure and principles.
Richarlison, the talented forward from Brazil and Tottenham, recently opened up about his struggles with depression following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Despite finishing as Brazil’s leading scorer in the tournament, Richarlison found himself battling troubling thoughts and feeling ready to “give up.” He revealed that he even sought psychological help, which he describes
Austria made headlines with a lightning-fast goal scored by Christoph Baumgartner against Slovakia, setting a new record for the fastest goal in Austrian national team history. Baumgartner’s incredible feat of finding the net just six seconds into the match left fans in awe as he weaved past defenders and struck a low finish from 20
Recently, FIFA announced that president Gianni Infantino’s base salary was raised by 33% last year, bringing his total pay package to over $4.67 million. This raise was attributed to his re-election in March 2023, extending his presidency to 11 years. Infantino’s pre-tax base salary saw a significant increase, surpassing $2.78 million, while his annual bonus