Miami launches “Youth World Cup” – but who’s taking part?
August 5 – The 2026 FIFA World Cup Miami Host Committee has unveiled a big idea that they hope will capture the imagination of the youth game: ‘The Miami 2026 Youth World Cup.’
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Fifpro war with FIFA looks set to continue after “fiction” jibe
July 15 – In an unprecedented attack, world players’ union Fifpro claims the rosy picture painted by FIFA President Gianni Infantino of the Club World Cup is “a fiction.”
US Soccer takes revolutionary step with $250m Georgia base
June 24 – The sprawling 200-acre site in Trilith, Fayette County, Georgia represents more than just another training facility. It’s US Soccer’s bold statement of intent – a quarter-billion-dollar declaration that America is serious about competing at the highest level.
Bulgarian Football Union joins Scouty.bg platform to enhance development
June 19 – The Bulgarian Football Union (BFS) has signed a cooperation agreement with the online platform Scouty.bg. The web-based forum enables players to create professional profiles, showcasing their skills, sharing matches, and displaying various performance statistics and achievements.
LAFC fans protest Trump’s immigration crackdown amid unrest in Los Angeles
June 10 – Fans of MLS club LAFC protested the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigrants in Los Angeles during Sunday’s 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City.
De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory over Wales
June 10 – With a late strike, Kevin De Bruyne led Belgium to an important 4-3 win against Wales in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
Concacaf says no to Greenland’s membership
June 10 – Football governing body Concacaf has rejected Greenland’s application for membership.
Crystal Palace’s historic UEFA Europa League qualification under threat
June 5 – English Premier League side Crystal Palace are hoping to embark on their maiden European adventure next season after qualifying for the Europa League – but UEFA’s multi-club ownership regulations could yet throw a spanner in the works.
Fox puts Women’s EURO 2025 on the big stage in United States
May 29 – Fox is putting women’s football front and centre on American television like never before, after the broadcaster announced that 19 matches from UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 will air on the main Fox broadcast channel. This isn‘t just news – it‘s a statement.
End of an era: Lineker departs BBC following antisemitic scandal
May 20 – BBC presenter Gary Lineker, who was expected to host the corporation’s World Cup and FA Cup coverage next year, has confirmed he will be leaving this weekend without a payoff, just days after he apologised for amplifying online material with antisemitic connotations.
Lionel Messi takes aim at MLS refs in response to Inter Miami’s poor form
May 20 – Inter Miami suffered their fifth defeat in seven matches on Sunday, prompting captain Lionel Messi to deliver a rare post-game interview in which he criticised the standard of refereeing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Bnei Sakhnin announcer arrested following alleged pro-Hamas comments
February 27 – Police have arrested an Israeli Premier League club announcer after he was dismissed for allegedly making pro-Hamas remarks.
South Korea’s Hwang Ui-jo handed suspended jail term for non-consenting porn video
February 14 – South Korean international Hwang Ui-jo has received a suspended jail term for filming sexual encounters with a woman without her consent.
Clement will not resign as Rangers boss following shock Cup exit
February 11 – Philippe Clement has vowed not to resign as Rangers manager following one of the greatest upsets in the history of Scottish football.
Bundesliga’s Seifert takes chair from Premier League’s Scudamore at World League Forum
December 12 – Christian Seifert (pictured), CEO of the Bundesliga, is the new Chairman of the World Leagues Forum, appointed at the organisation’s annual meeting in Mexico City in succession to Richard Scudamore.