Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Sepp Blatter across Soccer, Football.
From a $2.8 million profit in 1982 to an expected $11‑12 billion from the 2026 World Cup, FIFA's financial trajectory reflects the sport's expanding commercial power.
A tour of elite hotels worldwide reveals how luxury hospitality intertwines with iconic football venues, historic scandals and cultural milestones.
From law studies in Fribourg to heading world football's governing body, Gianni Infantino's career illustrates how administrative expertise, not playing experience, has become the norm among FIFA presidents.
A thought experiment imagines a soccer match between Earth and a Martian colony, probing the physical, technological and cultural hurdles that would shape such a contest.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has called for Gianni Infantino to step down, accusing the FIFA chief of presiding over a rotten system that has damaged the sport.
A look at the conspiracy theories that swirl around every World Cup, from political meddling to commercial narratives.
A brief intervention by Donald Trump during the USA’s World Cup loss to Belgium has ignited a debate about political pressure on FIFA, the handling of a red‑card controversy involving Folarin Balogun, and the future of Gianni Infantino’s presidency.
An examination of Donald Trump's alleged influence on U.S. sports outcomes, from the World Cup to future Olympic Games, and the broader perception of the United States as a pariah.
FIFA decided not to suspend Folarin Balogun after a red card, allowing the United States forward to face Belgium, while a Bosnian account called for the team's disqualification amid claims of government meddling.
A red card shown to Folarin Balogun during a World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina sparked a diplomatic ripple after US President Donald Trump urged FIFA to review the sanction, leading to a controversial suspension lift that has ignited worldwide debate.
A human‑rights watchdog has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of meddling in a controversial red‑card decision involving Folarin Balogun, arguing that the move breaches FIFA’s political neutrality rules and threatens the presidency of Gianni Infantino.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino confirmed a call with Donald Trump while defending the organization’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red‑card ban, a move condemned by European football bodies and former coaches.
Former president Donald Trump’s phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino led to the suspension of a red‑card penalty for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, igniting criticism across the football community.
The suspension of Folarin Balogun's red‑card ban, prompted by a request from President Donald Trump, has sparked a worldwide backlash, with UEFA, European officials and coaches warning that sport's integrity is at risk.
FIFA cleared forward Folarin Balogun to play after a phone call from former U.S. president Donald Trump, sparking criticism from football bodies and figures worldwide.
FIFA's recent ruling to suspend the ban of U.S. striker Folarin Balogun has ignited a global debate over sporting integrity, with European authorities and former stars condemning the move.
Belgium's soccer federation is appealing FIFA's ruling that allows Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup despite a red card, citing political pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump and criticism from UEFA.
FIFA reversed a one‑game suspension for forward Folarin Balogun after a red card in the USMNT's win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but Belgium appealed the ruling, which may be heard minutes before the U.S. faces Belgium in the Round of 16.
After U.S. President Donald Trump appealed, FIFA reversed the automatic suspension of forward Folarin Balogun, sparking criticism over political meddling in sport.
FIFA's reversal of a red‑card suspension for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, prompted by a request from President Donald Trump, has ignited a firestorm among football officials, coaches and commentators worldwide.
FIFA's decision to lift the automatic red‑card suspension for striker Folarin Balogun after a call from President Donald Trump has ignited a global debate on the intersection of politics and football.
A look at the long journey to bring the World Cup back to North America, the reforms sparked by scandal, and the ambitions of Sunil Gulati for the 2026 tournament.
The 2026 World Cup showcases a new generation of footballers whose national choices are driven by ancestry, diaspora ties and evolving eligibility rules.
A look at the growing number of World Cup players who represent nations tied to their ancestry, family connections, or personal affinity, and the ripple effects on team composition and tournament dynamics.