40 h. ago French soccer union blasts Club World Cup over ’massacre’ of player welfare

PARIS — France’s union of professional soccer players launched a scathing attack on the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying it is “urgent to stop this massacre” amid ongoing concerns about extreme player workloads. The UNFP also accused FIFA president Gianni Infantino of living “in an ivory tower” by ignoring the impact congested calendars have […]

Sport

6 d. ago FIFA investigating alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger by opponent at Club World Cup

FIFA has opened a disciplinary case at the Club World Cup after Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger claimed he was racially abused by Pachuca captain Gustavo Cabral. Rudiger, who is Black, and Cabral clashed in the final minutes of Madrid’s 3-1 win Sunday in Charlotte, North Carolina. After the German player spoke to referee Ramon […]

Economics

6 d. ago Lyon relegated to French soccer’s second tier amid ongoing financial problems

Seven-time French champion Lyon was relegated to the second tier on Tuesday because of ongoing financial irregularities. The decision followed an audit of the club’s finances by the French league’s soccer watchdog, known as DNCG. French sports daily L’Equipe estimated Lyon’s current debt at 175 million euros ($203 million). Lyon was expected to appeal the […]

Sport

1 week ago No bigger winner in the business of sport this week than the Florida Panthers

Tom Mayenknecht: Club World Cup gets a red card as interest is dire.

Sport

1 week ago Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe hospitalized at FIFA Club World Cup

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been hospitalized with an acute case of gastroenteritis, the Spanish club said Thursday. World Cup winner Mbappe missed Madrid’s opening game at the Club World Cup against Saudi Arabian team Al Hilal in Miami on Wednesday because of a fever. Coach Xabi Alonso said he hoped the France international […]

Science

1 week ago Stunning Italian TV presenter goes viral at FIFA Club World Cup

Jet-setting DAZN host Eleonora Incardona has racked up frequent flyer miles covering tournament.

Culture

1 week ago Yachting: Casiraghi triumphs in the Solent, Yacht Club de Monaco now eyes the Admiral’s Cup

MONACO, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pierre Casiraghi has claimed victory at the helm of ‘Jolt 6’ in the British IRC National Championship, overcoming fierce competition in the challenging waters of the Solent. The regatta, held in Cowes as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Thames Yacht Club, marks a key […]

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3 w. ago Abbotsford Canucks: How Max Sasson savoured the biggest goal of his career

Max Sasson wasn't drafted and was cut from a USHL junior team. He scored the winning goal Sunday as his AHL club advanced to the Calder Cup final.

Transport

3 w. ago PIF and FIFA forge partnership for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

PIF joins inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ ahead of kick-off on June 14 in Miami The partnership expands PIF’s global footprint in sports and reflects a shared commitment with FIFA to fuel growth and engagement in football FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ will make history, redefining club football and bringing 32 of the world’s best […]

Culture