Tag: International Football

Workers' rights in Saudi Arabia still an issue ahead of 2034 World Cup, says charity

An international charity has warned multinational companies bidding for World Cup-related projects in Saudi Arabia — and any migrant workers considering going to...

Breaking down the Euro 2025 draw, plus NWSL free agents to monitor

Full Time Newsletter ⚽| This is The Athletic’s weekly women’s soccer newsletter. Sign up here to receive Full Time directly in your inbox.Today’s Euro 2025...

Leagues Cup changes afoot in 2025 says Liga MX chief, scrapping midseason break

The Leagues Cup will undergo drastic changes in 2025, abandoning the previous format where it was played during a month-long midseason break for...

FIFA criticised by Norwegian FA over 'flawed' 2030 and 2034 men's World Cup bidding process

The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has criticised the bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men’s World Cups, which it says are “flawed...

Bayern Munich retire No 5 shirt in honour of Franz Beckenbauer

Bayern Munich members have voted to retire the club’s No 5 shirt in honour of their former player and manager Franz Beckenbauer, who...

FIFA places onus on Club World Cup teams to solve deals for out-of-contract players

FIFA has put the onus on clubs competing in next summer’s Club World Cup in the United States to resolve any outstanding player...