Soccer Sep 21, 2021
World soccer's governing body wants to launch a "new consultation phase" for the international women's and men's calendar.
Soccer Sep 14, 2021
While South America and Europe's confederations have criticized FIFA's plan, CONCACAF showed hope that the proposal could potentially lead to a more balanced international soccer calendar.
Soccer Sep 7, 2021
Controversy grows over Brazil-Argentina clash aborted minutes after kickoff
Brazilian health officials dramatically halted a World Cup qualifier over alleged COVID-19 quarantine breaches by the visitors.
Summer Olympics / Soccer Jul 29, 2021
Men's Olympic soccer and the struggle for legitimacy
by Dan Orlowitz
Poor performances by some of the sport’s powerhouses, including France — who were beaten by Japan 4-0 on Wednesday — are a reminder that the Olympic tourney is a different beast.
Soccer Apr 23, 2021
Elite clubs will attempt to seize power again despite Super League failure
by Peter Hall
With huge global fan bases, commercial appeal and sizeable brands, their attempt to launch a breakaway showed they view the rest of their domestic rivals as inferior.
Commentary / World Apr 22, 2021
The antitrust case against Europe’s breakaway soccer league
by Alex Webb
The latest proposal hews more closely to the American model of sports where the same teams compete and see steady income and higher valuations as a consequence.
Soccer Apr 21, 2021
Following a global wave of protests and criticism, the new competition's six Premier League sides withdrew in a stunning reversal just 48 hours after they had first announced their plans.
Soccer Apr 19, 2021
Top European clubs announce new Super League amid storm of criticism
The move sets up a rival to UEFA's established Champions League competition and was condemned by soccer officials and political leaders.
Soccer Mar 25, 2021
FIFA banned its former president Sepp Blatter until 2028 on Wednesday after handing him a new suspension of six years and eight months for receiving huge bonuses. Former FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke also had his existing suspension extended by the same amount. The new bans will ...
Commentary / World Mar 3, 2021
The beautiful game has turned ugly in China
by Clara Ferreira Marques
Pressure on embattled retailer Suning Appliance Group Co. forced the conglomerate to reconsider its investment in the team. China’s soccer bubble is rapidly deflating.
Soccer Jan 22, 2021
FIFA would ban breakaway 'Super League' players from World Cup
The statement issued by global soccer's governing body and its six member federations is a warning to European clubs considering the creation of an elite alternative to the Champions League.