FIFA ‘make final decision’ on banning country from World Cup
They are on ‘Trump’s travel list ban’ FIFA have reportedly made a decision to ban a country from the World Cup – that is on Donald Trump’s travel ban list. The tournament, which is set to be co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States this summer, features 48 different teams, for the first time […]
1 month ago
FIFA’s ‘cheap’ World Cup ticket announcement has not gone down well
This has not gone down well. Following severe backlash, FIFA have announced new ‘Supporter Entry Tier’ World Cup tickets for qualified teams. These tickets will cost £45 ($60) and will be available for each of the 104 games at next summer’s tournament, including the final. They will be distributed to the football organisations for each […]
3 months ago
Man United, Liverpool and Man City have been stripped of their world champion status by FIFA
The likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona have lost their titles too. Chelsea stunned the football world last weekend as they dismantled European champions PSG 3-0 in the inaugural Club World Cup final in New York City. The shocking result was eventually overshadowed after the final whistle as US President Trump massively overstepped the boundaries […]
8 months ago
Island nation nine times bigger than UK has been banned from the World Cup
57,000 fans will be crestfallen The World Cup has officially blocked the nation of Greenland from competing. Larger than the whole of Western Europe, 81% of this Arctic territory belonging to Denmark is sheeted by ice. According to reports, the country was recently informed it cannot join the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean […]
10 months ago
Jamie Carragher’s son James receives first international call-up
Carragher’s son James is set to represent Malta. Jamie Carragher’s son James has been called up to the Malta squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Wigan Athletic defender has earned his first international call-up after his performances for the League One side this season. Carragher, 22, was born in England, but qualifies for […]
1 year ago
FIFA World Cup set to introduce Super Bowl style half time show
The American Dream! FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2026 World Cup final will have a halftime show, similar to that seen at the Super Bowl. The next edition of the World Cup will be hosted by the USA, Canada and Mexico. Football’s biggest game is set to be played at the MetLife […]
1 year ago