In a moment that signifies ambition and a fresh start, Mauricio Pochettino has taken the helm of the U.S. men’s national soccer team. At his introductory press conference, he made it clear that the primary goal is victory, which should resonate deeply within a program that has historically lagged behind its female counterparts. With the
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Rebecca Welch, known for being the first woman to referee a Premier League match in 2023, has announced her retirement from refereeing to take on a new role with the PGMOL. Her groundbreaking achievements include also being the first woman to officiate a game in the English Football League in 2021. Welch’s impact on the
FIFA, the governing body of world football, announced that their social media tools designed to protect players from online abuse will now be available to all 211 member associations and their teams. This initiative coincides with the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The Social Media Protection Service (SMPS), developed by FIFA and FIFPRO, was
In a bold move, the players union FIFPRO has taken legal action against FIFA, the world football’s governing body. This legal claim comes after FIFA refused to reconsider the scheduling of their 32-team Club World Cup despite threats of legal action from FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association. The legal claim was submitted by the
In a controversial move, FIFA has announced its plan to drastically increase the number of committees and expert panels within the organization. This decision marks a stark reversal from the governance reform that was implemented in 2016 in response to corruption scandals that rocked the world football body. The proposed increase from seven to 35
Amidst controversies and scandals, FIFA has been under the scrutiny of the public eye. However, the recent financial report released by the governing body revealed some shocking details regarding the salary of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a surprising move, FIFA raised Infantino’s base salary by 33% last year, making his total pay package worth
Manager Sarina Wiegman has committed her future to the Lionesses by signing a contract extension until 2027, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Tuesday. This move comes on the heels of Wiegman being named FIFA The Best women’s coach of the year for the fourth time. Joining her in this long-term commitment is her
FIFA has revealed the finalists for The Best coaching awards, with some prominent names making the list. The finalists include Sarina Wiegman, Emma Hayes, and Pep Guardiola, among others. This article will analyze the candidates and their achievements, shedding light on their contributions to the world of football coaching. The Men’s Category One of the
In less than six months FIFA will, at long last, award hosting rights to the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Now that South Africa has withdrawn from the field of bidders, just three potential hosts remain. On Dec. 8, joint bids from the United States and Mexico; Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands; and a solo effort