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Momentum Builds in Europe for Boycott of US-Hosted World Cup Games
Some Europeans have cited Trump’s violent immigration crackdown and threats to annex Greenland as reasons for a boycott.
After Failing to Win Nobel, Trump Is Awarded FIFA’s Newly-Created “Peace Prize”
FIFA President Gianni Infantino described Trump as his “close friend” during the award ceremony.
Trump’s Draconian Border Policies Are Menacing the 2026 World Cup
World Cup athletes, fans, and personnel fear Trump’s anti-immigration policies may disrupt the tournament’s operation.
Trump Threatens to Move World Cup Out of Seattle Due to Mayor-Elect’s Politics
“People care less about labels than results,” Wilson has said, regarding criticism of her democratic socialist views.
FIFA Announces New “Peace Prize,” Weeks After Trump Fails to Win Nobel Award
The award comes as FIFA is under fire for refusing to sanction Israel and Saudi Arabia for their human rights abuses.
Amid Genocide, Palestine Attempts to Qualify for Its First World Cup
FIFA has joined the long list of international bodies unwilling to sanction Israel.
Sexual Assault and Pay Disparity Spark “Me Too” Moment in Spanish Women’s Soccer
As women soccer players in Spain strike over pay, calls are growing for the head of Spain's soccer federation to resign.
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“Equal Play, Equal Pay”: Female Athletes Play for Respect in Rio
The US national women's soccer team has won far more championships than the US men's team. So why are they paid less?
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Brazil’s Unending World Cup: Twenty-Two Communities Still Fighting for Home in Fortaleza
After a World Cup light rail project forced them to relocate, residents continue to fight for fair compensation and housing.
When “Winning” Gold Doesn’t Require Stepping on a Field
What does it take for a country to host the World Cup or the Olympics? Empty economic promises, bribery, corruption and extravagantly staged events, apparently.