The New York Times – Travel:
Tickets are on sale for the world’s most popular sporting event, but concerns over worker exploitation and laws against homosexuality have complicated the decision to attend for some fans.
Category: International Federation of Association Football (FIFA)
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A Biennial World Cup Is Dead, but FIFA’s Fight Isn’t Over
The New York Times – Sports:
FIFA has quietly given up on a plan to hold the World Cup every two years. But surrender may not mean peace for its president, Gianni Infantino.
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World Cup 2022 Draw Tracker: Group Assignments as They Happen
The New York Times – Sports:
Here are the latest results from FIFA’s draw for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. This page will be updated.
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World Cup Draw Time, TV and Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
The hard work of qualifying is over. Now the teams headed to Qatar later this year will learn their opponents.
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Soccer’s Richest Clubs Sidestep Salary Caps in New Cost Controls
The New York Times – Sports:
UEFA’s new financial regulations will tie spending to club revenues, entrenching the advantages wealthy clubs already enjoy in the market for talent.
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Soccer’s Richest Clubs Sidestep UEFA Salary Cap in New Cost Controls
The New York Times – Sports:
UEFA’s new financial regulations will tie spending to club revenues, entrenching the advantages wealthy clubs already enjoy in the market for talent.
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Poland Refused to Play Russia Once. It May Have to Do So Again.
The New York Times – Sports:
Poland’s stars cornered FIFA by threatening to boycott a World Cup qualifier. Now, as Russia appeals the decision, Robert Lewandowski, Wojciech Szczesny and their teammates may have to double down.
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FIFA Will Allow Foreign Players in Russia to Break Contracts
The New York Times – Sports:
The move is expected to be temporary, and less than player advocates had demanded, in hopes of not setting a precedent.
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FIFA Will Ban on Russia, Ejecting It From World Cup Qualifying
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision to bar Russia indefinitely came a day after FIFA was criticized for penalties that its critics said were not strong enough.