The president of soccer’s global governing body on Tuesday harshly criticized European broadcasters for not meeting FIFA’s demands for significantly higher television rights fees for
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As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl
PARIS — Saturday night was both exhilarating and confusing for Anas Daif. Morocco and France had just advanced to the World Cup semifinals, setting the
Brenden Aaronson Won Over Leeds. Can He Win at the World Cup?
In a victory at Liverpool in October that most likely saved his manager’s job, for example, Leeds not only ran more than any team had
Qatar Bans Beer Sales at World Cup Stadiums
DOHA, Qatar — Beer is out at World Cup stadiums. In an abrupt about-face, Qatari officials have decided that the only drinks that will be
Qatar Offered Fans Free World Cup Trips. But There Was a Catch.
Organizers are providing travel and tickets to hundreds of fans of the participating teams. But only if they promise not to criticize Qatar, and to
World Cup Worries Mount With 100 Days (Give or Take) to Go
How the tournament — with more than one million visitors expected to visit — will be secured also still has not been articulated. Qatar has
FIFA Proposes Late Changes to Qatar World Cup Schedule
Qatar has had 12 years to plan for the World Cup. Now, with the first games of the tournament just over 100 days away and