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A senior US Soccer official has launched a scathing critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, linking his recent decisions to a broader political agenda that includes alignment with former US president Donald Trump and interference in domestic politics.
FIFA reported a record $15 billion in revenue from the 2023 World Cup, a figure that not only exceeds expectations but also promises to amplify the organization’s influence worldwide.
Borja Iglesias says he is not looking forward to a meeting with Donald Trump at the World Cup final, quipping about prison and hoping the encounter will be brief, while Trump’s role in the tournament continues to expand.
In a sharply worded letter published in The Guardian, U.S. Soccer vice president Nathan Goldberg Crenier accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of compromising the sport’s integrity by cozying up to former U.S. President Donald Trump and meddling in domestic politics.
U.S. Soccer vice president Nathan Goldberg Crenier criticized President Donald Trump, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and the handling of the Folarin Balogun controversy ahead of the 2026 World Cup final at MetLife Stadium.
With Argentina set to face Spain in a New York showdown, over 80,000 supporters are confronting long queues, heightened security and a contentious decision that saw Donald Trump overturn a red card, raising questions about the tournament's integrity.
A political controversy erupts over Donald Trump's attempt to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, drawing criticism from U.S. Soccer and raising questions about the intersection of politics and sport before the World Cup final.
Donald Trump attended the World Cup final at the New York New Jersey Stadium, arriving by helicopter and sitting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, marking the first time a sitting U.S. president has watched a World Cup final on home soil.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be remembered not only for the goals scored but for the moments when the video assistant referee turned the spotlight on the officials themselves.
U.S. Soccer Federation vice president Nathán Goldberg Crenier has launched a sharp critique of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing the Swiss‑born administrator of allowing personal political ties to dictate the governance of world soccer.
Donald Trump was booed by fans at the World Cup final in MetLife Stadium, where he stood beside FIFA president Gianni Infantino during Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina. The event highlighted his polarizing public image, political tensions in New Jersey, and ongoing controversies surrounding his friendship with Infantino.
President Donald Trump’s presence at the World Cup trophy ceremony sparked boos and a red‑card controversy, while Spain secured a 1‑0 victory over Argentina.
The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey combined a surreal trophy ceremony with record revenue and governance debates, highlighting both the spectacle and the ethical questions surrounding football’s expanding landscape.
While Spain lifted the trophy after extra‑time, the final will be remembered for its star‑studded entertainment, political undertones, and security challenges.
Dr. Robert Rodriguez reflects on how the 2026 FIFA World Cup has reshaped soccer's place in American culture, drawing on personal experience, academic research, and observations from the tournament.
Spain edged Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim their second World Cup, while FIFA reports record revenue and charts an ambitious expansion for 2030.
Norway’s football association may file an ethics complaint to FIFA following the reversal of a World Cup ban for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, a move sparked by former President Donald Trump’s intervention.
The 2026 World Cup combined record revenues with stark controversies, from private‑jet travel to political interventions, shaping a complex legacy for Gianni Infantino.
Spain secured the 2026 World Cup title, becoming the first nation to hold both men's and women's world championships, while the event set attendance records and sparked debates over governance and human rights.
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, delivered a record‑breaking tournament marked by Spain's historic double, soaring attendance and a wave of criticism over commercial and human‑rights issues.
The 2026 World Cup, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, builds on the legacy of the 1994 tournament, which created Major League Soccer and sparked a soccer boom that continues to attract international talent and fans.
After a short stint that included a World Cup quarter‑final run, Belgium’s coach Rudi Garcia will step down when his contract ends in July.
After the World Cup, club competitions and international tournaments keep the soccer momentum alive, offering fans a clear path to follow leagues, watch stars and explore the growing women's game.
U.S. Soccer Federation vice‑president Nathán Goldberg argues that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's close ties to former President Donald Trump undermine the sport's core values and risk turning soccer into an autocratic, hyper‑commercial enterprise.