BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international soccer on Monday after two decades representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,”
UEFA is preparing to file a criminal complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in response to his ill-fated attempt to sell $20 billion worth of World Cup stakes.
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) announced Wednesday it plans its own investigation into staff after reports in South Korea linked CFA referees to a corruption scandal in which Korean soccer officials allegedly bribed foreign referees with “sexual entertainment.”
The Korean Football Association (KFA), the organization that manages the South Korean national soccer team, apologized this week for “inappropriate conduct” and various controversies” after being accused of paying for “sexual entertainment” for foreign referees.
July 31 (UPI) — FIFA dropped a plan on Friday to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors after severe backlash from worldwide soccer confederations.
July 31 (UPI) — Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser to protest a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private equity investors, he announced Friday.
European soccer is threatening a boycott of the World Cup over FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s $20 billion private funding group plan
Fifa has officially charged Argentina for waving a politically-charged flag at the World Cup after defeating England in the semi-final.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino immediately came under fire after announcing plans to launch a $20 billion private World Cup investment group
In his message celebrating the conclusion of the World Cup, FIFA president Gianni Infantino took a swipe at the tournament’s critics, blasting them for spreading “hate” while the rest of the world came together.
NEW YORK (AP) — It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
After the recent success of the North American-hosted World Cup, President Trump wants FIFA boss Gianni Infantino as the next U.N. Secretary-General, the New York Post reports.
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The 2026 FIFA World Cup opened a years-long run of major international sporting events in the United States, which provided officials with visa and security experience and federal partnerships to build on for the 2028 Summer Olympics, White House Task Force Executive Director Andrew H. Giuliani told Breitbart News in an exclusive interview.
It was difficult at first to see where her line of thinking was headed. But it’s Jasmine Crockett, so it’s pretty safe to assume it will end with someone being called racist.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson sparked controversy online over the weekend when he called upon people to cheer against Argentina in the World Cup due it being “historically” racist.
A new lawsuit claims that FIFA engaged in deceptive practices in order to grant premium World Cup suits to rich fat cats.
On Sunday, the cameras were on Spain’s Ferran Torres, as he scored the goal that delivered “La Roja” their second World Cup championship. On Monday, the cameras were on him again, for a very different reason.
In an act of extreme disrespect, perhaps unprecedented in World Cup final history, Argentina players turned their backs on Spain during the trophy celebration.
Spanish soccer player Ferran Torres took a moment on Sunday following his team’s victory in the FIFA World Cup — which he cemented by scoring the game’s only approved goal — to thank God, following his public statements discussing the importance of his Catholic faith.
Tom Cruise offered an uplifting speech before the World Cup tournament final on Sunday, emphasizing how soccer unifies the world.
It was the end of the World Cup, but it may have been more than that. It may have been the end of one of the best careers in international soccer.
Team Argentina briefly brawled with Team Spain following the team’s crushing defeat at the World Cup final on Sunday.
President Trump awarded Spain their medals and trophy on Sunday following the team’s stunning victory over Argentina.
Spain defeated Argentina in the FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 1-0 extra-time win.
Times Square took on an even more international flair than usual on Sunday, as fans of Spain and Argentina, this year’s World Cup finalists, descended on New York City for the final.
Spanish goalkeeper Borja Iglesias will have his hands full on Sunday, trying to block Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez, and the rest of Argentina’s potent group of scorers.
If England or her fans were counting on a sympathetic ear from the White House when it comes to the row over the display of a Falklands sign by Argentinian players on Wednesday, they’re going to be disappointed.
Americans have learned a lot about soccer during this World Cup. However, there’s one planned event on Saturday that they don’t like at all.
It has been revealed that the referee FIFA appointed to officiate at the World Cup final was arrested in a “sex party” raid involving drugs.
A tense and emotional day on the pitch turned into an equally combative and volatile day on the phone lines as English sports talk radio descended into chaos following the Three Lions’ semifinal loss to Argentina on Wednesday.
Team Argentina may face fines by FIFA after members were seen hoisting a banner citing the Falkland Islands on Wednesday.
England’s Jude Bellingham had a rough response to his team’s painful 2-1 loss to Argentina at the World Cup finals on Wednesday.
FIFA could potentially fine Argentina for unfurling a banned flag just after defeating England in the World Cup semi-finals.
If you are wondering whether Argentine Vice President Victoria Villaruel was over the Falklands War, you can save yourself the suspense; she is not.
Norway’s Erling Haaland traveled all the way to America seeking a World Cup championship, but he will have to settle for a stuffed raccoon.
Rob Dieperink, a Dutch soccer referee who was fired from the World Cup after being arrested for sexual assault, was found dead
A new report suggests that only one FIFA official decided to suspend the red card match suspension for star USMNT striker Folarin Balogun.
Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has found himself at the center of an international controversy with France after he wrote an opinion piece stating the French national soccer team has no Frenchmen.
The father of Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland is claiming that Team Norway “got robbed” after their shocking World Cup loss to England.
South African soccer star Jayden Adams has died, only weeks after he and his national team completed a successful World Cup performance in the United States.
