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Saudi Arabia Awarded 2034 World Cup Hosting Rights in ‘Walkover’ Scandal

World Cup / December 22, 2024

What’s the easiest way to win a vote? Make sure you’re the only option that can be voted for. Saudi Arabia has been selected by FIFA as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup, beating… erm, nobody in the vote. That’s because no other country nominated themselves as a potential host for the quadrennial …

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Club World Cup 2025: Plans in Disarray as Players’ Union Takes FIFA to Court

World Cup / June 14, 2024

In theory, the Club World Cup is a fantastic idea. Taking inspiration from the international version, which is one of the most-watched and loved tournaments in sport – let alone just football, inviting all of the most successful clubs from around the globe to take each other on is a concept that makes sense. The …

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