A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist.
Author: TARIQ PANJA
Ceferin’s UEFA Term Limits Fight Renews Debate on Presidential Power
A proposal that would weaken term limits at European soccer’s governing body has insiders and governance officials worried that sports’ power brokers are forgetting why the rules exist.
Zvonimir Boban Resigns From UEFA Leadership
The official, Zvonimir Boban, said he was quitting UEFA because of a proposal that could allow the organization’s leaders to extend their terms, and their power.
Everton Faces Second Points Deduction Over New Financial Case
The Premier League announced charges against Everton and Nottingham Forest, increasing the risk that both clubs could be relegated at the end of the season.
Manchester United Sells 25 Percent Ownership Stake to Jim Ratcliffe
The billion-dollar deal leaves the team’s unpopular owners, the Glazer family, in control of the club, but it delegates important responsibilities to their new partner.
Court Ruling Could Revive Plan for a European Super League in Soccer
The European Court of Justice said the sport’s governing bodies had abused their dominant position by blocking a new competition, opening the way for revamped proposals.
Everton Docked 10 Points, a Premier League Record, in Financial Case
The penalty adds to the problems of a team operating under a mountain of debt. It vowed to appeal.
How FIFA Handed Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup
FIFA’s president, Gianni Infantino, cheered a plan to take soccer’s richest event to the kingdom. He has said little about his years of work to make that happen.
International Olympic Committee Says It Was Target of Elaborate ‘Fake News’
Olympic officials said the effort included fabricated quotes about the Israel-Gaza war and a four-part, Netflix-style documentary.
Saudi Arabia Is Sole Bidder for 2034 World Cup
Australia announced it would not bid, clearing the way for the Saudis to bring soccer’s biggest tournament back to the Gulf.