Mexico Soccer Win Shuts Down OC Intersection
Mexico Gold Cup soccer win celebrants in Santa Ana, California caused police to shut down a portion of a major street in order to protect pedestrians from erratic drivers spinning doughnuts.
Tag: Soccer
Proof in Stats: Why No One Cares About the Women’s World Cup… Yet
“England are out of the World Cup”; the unfortunate and familiar phrase that was uttered once again last Wednesday signalling the exit of the Lionesses from the Women’s World Cup taking place in Canada. Ordinarily one might be inconsolable for a
Argentine Engineer Kidnapped in Nigeria: ‘Lionel Messi Saved My Life’
A 28-year-old Argentine agricultural engineer, recently liberated from abduction likely committed by nomadic criminal groups in Nigeria, told his family to thank soccer superstar Lionel Messi for saving his life. The athlete’s name, claims Santiago López Menéndez, was the only way he could communicate to his captors that he was Argentine and not American.
Ben Affleck to Produce FIFA Scandal Film
Ben Affleck is set to bring the biggest corruption scandal in professional sports history to the big screen.
FIFA Suspends 2026 World Cup Bidding Process
FIFA halted the process for 2026 bids as the organization undergoes a leadership overhaul.
Indicted FIFA Member Threatens to Spill ‘Avalanche’ of Secrets
A troubled ex-member of international soccer’s governing body threatens to release an “avalanche” of secrets to drag the whole organization down with him.
Interpol Issues Red Notice for FIFA Officials
Interpol released Red Notices for two former FIFA officials and two executives on charges of racketeering, conspiracy, and corruption.
Follow The Money: Key Blatter Ally Accused of Transferring $10m in FIFA Bribery Case
The crisis at Fifa has deepened after Sepp Blatter’s right-hand man has been linked to a $10 million payment that the FBI allege was a bribe paid by the South African Football Association. Jerome Valcke is accused of authorising the
Qatar Accuses West of Racism, Islamophobia and Bias in Wake of Football Bribery Claims
The former prime minister of Qatar has accused the west of racism, Islamophobia and bias against Arabs and the Gulf state, following allegations that the country only secured the rights to host the 2022 Football World Cup as it paid
Egypt Designates ‘Ultras’ Soccer Fan Clubs as Terrorist Organizations
First, we had FIFA officials busted on corruption charges. Now, Egypt is stepping up to do its part in the War on Soccer, with the alarmingly named Cairo Court for Urgent Matters designating hardcore “Ultras” fan clubs as terrorist organizations.
NYT Prints Anti-Israel Op-ed by Player from Terrorist-Linked Palestinian Soccer Club
The New York Times has published an op-ed by Palestinian soccer player Iyad Abu Gharqoud, demanding that FIFA kick Israel out of international soccer. The Times allows Gharquod to play the role of the aggrieved victim but ignores the fact that his
Blue State Blues: FIFA Stands for ‘F— Israel, F— America’
For decades, our global betters have been urging Americans to take more of an interest in soccer. And we have–though not the interest the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) had in mind. This week, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that 14 FIFA officials had been indicted for corruption. In somewhat related news, FIFA is to vote this weekend on suspending Israel from international soccer because of security-related travel restrictions on some Palestinian players.
Vladimir Putin Blasts America’s FIFA Investigation
The FBI finally busted FIFA officials on corruption charges related to the World Cups scheduled for Russia and Qatar. Vladimir Putin, naturally, does not like this at all.
Visa Threatening to Drop Sponsorship Over FIFA Scandal
The FIFA scandal now enters into the reaction phase as corporate sponsors begin to warn soccer’s governing body that unless the corruption ends their sponsorship will.
World Cup of Fraud: Blatter Under Pressure to Quit
The world’s most popular sport is in the midst of the biggest crisis in its history. Senior figures past and present stand charged with fraud, major sponsors are threatening to withdraw support and FIFA president Sepp Blatter is under pressure
Bribes And Kickbacks: FIFA Officials Arrested As Part Of Massive Corruption Probe Covering 20 Years
Allegations of corruption within the senior ranks of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) have exploded once again following the arrest of several officials, including one Vice President of FIFA, in Switzerland. The suspects, alleged to have accepted bribes and
Athlete Salaries Equal $17.94 Billion Among 333 of the World’s Top Sports Teams
The top 333 sports franchises in 17 professional leagues around the world pay out a staggering $17.9 billion in player salaries.
FIFA President Refuses to Suspend Israel over Alleged Discrimination
FIFA President Sepp Blatter visited with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and announced the country’s football association did not discriminate against Palestinians and will not receive a suspension.
A Weekend Without Soccer: Argentina’s Stadiums Silenced After Player Killed
The tragic death of Emanuel Ortega, a San Martin de Burzaco forward who died of injuries sustained in a game on Thursday, will quiet the roar of professional soccer stadiums this weekend in Argentina.
FIFA President Sepp Blatter Avoids US Over FBI Investigation
FIFA President Sepp Blatter allegedly will not enter the United States due to an FBI investigation over rewarding the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Sepp Blatter Meets With Vladimir Putin, Claims the 2018 World Cup Will ‘Build Bridges’
FIFA President Sepp Blatter told the world via Twitter that he just met with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He claims the tournament will “build bridges.”
Brazil Left with Expensive Stadiums, Debt after World Cup
Brazil spent $3.6 million on new stadiums and $3 million on infrastructure for the 2014 World Cup, which made it the most expensive World Cup in history. This is mainly due to Brazil’s choice to host matches in 12 cities instead of the usual 8. But now it appears to be a waste of money as stadiums are left in the dust.
Swedish Soccer Team Avoids Germanwings Flight 9525 with Last Minute Change
At the very last minute, a Swedish soccer team decided to change their flight plans from Germanwings Flight 9525 to three other flights. Flight 9525 crashed into the French Alps, killing all 150 people on board.
Iran Arrests Fans for Burning Photo of Ayatollah at Soccer Game
Iranian officers arrested numerous fans of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal soccer team after they used the match to protest against the regime.
Chelsea Soccer Club Vows to Ban Fans Involved Racist Incident in Paris
The Chelsea football club has vowed to ban fans involved in a racist incident after a smart phone video showed Chelsea fans preventing a black man from boarding a train whilst yelling, “We’re racist, we’re racist, and that’s the way we like it.”
