FIFA will not pay Women's World Cup players directly
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FIFA will not pay Women's World Cup players directly

FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that players will not directly receive Women's World Cup payments. Instead, each team's federation will receive payments from the governing body and then issue money to the players. The announcement by Infantino comes on the eve of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. "We have issued recommendations but we […]

FIFA

/ 5 days ago

FIFA will not pay Women's World Cup players directly

FIFA president Gianni Infantino revealed that players will not directly receive Women's World Cup payments. Instead, each team's federation will receive payments from the governing body and then issue money to the players. The announcement by Infantino comes on the eve of the tournament in Australia and New Zealand. "We have issued recommendations but we […]
ByChris Moore

Business of Soccer

/ 7 days ago

FIFA fails to capitalize on the growth of women's soccer

On the eve of the Women's 2023 World Cup, the popularity and commercial potential of women's soccer continues rising. However, FIFA has struggled to fully capitalize on broadcast rights amid high expectations. Despite expanding the tournament field and record viewership in 2019, FIFA fell short of its lofty $300 million target for rights fees by […]
ByEd Perovic

FIFA

/ 10 days ago

MLS teams receive FIFA World Cup windfall

FIFA has officially announced payment plans in their Club Benefits Program for the 2022 World Cup. The governing body of the sport essentially paid every club worldwide to release players for the massive tournament. In all, FIFA paid out a total of $209 million as 440 clubs released 837 total players for the World Cup […]
ByChris Moore

Denmark

/ 15 days ago

Potential for Danish soccer rebellion may put FIFA to test

Whether you call it soccer, football, or something else entirely, it's undeniable that it's the most popular sport on the globe. Soccer has an unprecedented degree of relevance and impact, with an estimated 4 billion supporters worldwide. The significance of FIFA to the soccer community is immense. Since its inception in 1904, the international governing […]
ByMartina Alcheva

Canada

/ 23 days ago

FIFA to give Canada Soccer a lifeline with $5 million loan

FIFA will give Canada Soccer a lifeline by granting a $5 million interest-free loan. Canadian Soccer has been enduring a difficult financial situation as it incurred a deficit of 6.3 million CAD in 2022. A deficit will come at the end of 2023. The Athletic has reported that Canada Soccer had applied for a $5 […]
ByTamojit Chakraborty
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FIFA

/ 24 days ago

Women's World Cup refs to clarify VAR calls to crowds

Significant Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions will reportedly be explained on a microphone during the upcoming Women's World Cup. Sources at ESPN claim that FIFA has made the move to help fans better understand major decisions. This includes both the fans inside the stadium, as well as those watching along on TV at home. The […]
ByChris Moore

FIFA

/ 24 days ago

FIFA prohibit One Love armband for Women's World Cup

FIFA officially announced players participating in the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will not be allowed to wear the rainbow armband. The captain's band is in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Instead, they will have the choice to wear one of eight alternative armbands provided by FIFA. Each of those represents various social […]
ByMartina Alcheva

American Soccer

/ 25 days ago

Taika Waititi's film about Thomas Rongen set for world premiere

The much-anticipated film about Thomas Rongen and his time with the American Samoa national team is hitting the big screen. Next Goal Wins premieres at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). The festival is set to start on September 7th and run for a full 10 days. Filmmaker and actor Taika Waititi wrote the […]
ByChris Moore

Club World Cup

/ 31 days ago

FIFA names United States as host of 2025 Club World Cup

The United States is the host of the expanded 2025 Club World Cup. With 32 teams competing, it is by far the biggest edition of the tournament. Several of the competitors are already secured, including the last three Champions League winners in Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester City. Significantly, this makes the United States the […]
ByKyle Fansler

FIFA

/ 50 days ago

FIFA’s top World Cup 2026 executive departs in blow to hosts

As per reports from the Sports Business Journal, FIFA World Cup COO and the top executive overseeing the 2026 event, Colin Smith is leaving the governing body. Smith’s departure has been confirmed by FIFA, with Deputy COO Heimo Schirgi filling in the void on an interim basis. As per FIFA’s memo, Smith is vacating his […]
ByTamojit Chakraborty

FIFA

/ 54 days ago

Has the Women's World Cup bubble burst?

The Women's World Cup is right around the corner. As of May 31, the 50-day countdown to the tournament in Australia and New Zealand is underway. The record number of 32 teams secured their spots in the group stage, and teams are beginning to narrow down their squads for the competition. Tickets are selling at […]
ByKyle Fansler