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Chuck Blazer

Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Chuck Blazer across Soccer.

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Coverage categoriesSoccer
Related entitiesMexico City, MexicoAmsterdam, NetherlandsNew York, United StatesDoha, QatarPiscataway, New Jersey, United StatesUnited States, New York, ManhattanUnited States, Connecticut, BristolUnited Kingdom, LondonSwitzerland, ZurichSwitzerland, ZugUnited States, North Carolina, Lexington

Jewish Visionaries Who Shaped Soccer in North America

The 2026 World Cup will open on June 11 with a clash between Mexico and South Africa, a match that marks the first time the tournament is co‑hosted by three nations. While the spotlight will be on the teams, the story of soccer in North America is also a story of hidden architects, many of whom have been Jewish.

Jun 10, 2026

How John Skipper Secured the World Cup for ESPN

John Skipper’s unlikely journey from a UK‑loving sports fan to the architect of ESPN’s multimillion‑dollar FIFA rights deal reshaped soccer’s profile in the United States.

May 27, 2026