October 13 – UEFA is exploring major changes to its World Cup qualifying format, with senior officials acknowledging concerns that the current system has become predictable and is losing appeal among fans and broadcasters. According to the latest reports in UK media, a working group under UEFA’s National Teams…
Read More October 5 – While the failure of Iranian FA officials to be granted US visas to attend the World Cup draw made headlines last week, the State Department was announcing that it will increase staffing at a number of US embassies and consulates to cope with the extra…
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After nearly two months, 25 tournaments, and the awarding of over $70M in prizes, the Esports World Cup (EWC) is over. Pro teams from around the world competed in MOBAs, Fighters, Shooters, Battle Royales, and RTS titles for the right to call themselves the world’s best gamers. The…
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September 17 – FIFA has allocated $355 million to clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup and for the first time will pay clubs for releasing players for World Cup qualifiers. For the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA distributed $209 million amongst 440 clubs for players released to…
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The fact that the Bavarians needed a last-gasp winner by Harry Kane in the first round of DFB Cup play to win 3-2 against third-tier Wehen Wiesbaden on Wednesday, August 27, at the very least, should be reason for some alarm regarding the Bayern Munich season ahead. We…
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