An unpublished report on the soccer governing body’s responsibility for migrant workers recommends that it should compensate those harmed.
Author: TARIQ PANJA
FIFA President’s Bet on Club World Cup Meets Reality
Gianni Infantino has tied his legacy to the 32-team tournament, even inscribing his name on the trophy. Its success is far from guaranteed.
E.U. Court Says Some Rules for Soccer’s Transfer Market Are Illegal
A decision could force soccer’s governing body to rewrite the regulations that govern the sport’s multibillion-dollar transfer market.
Manchester City’s Premier League Hearing, Explained
The world’s richest soccer league accused its champion of years of financial violations. A hearing that began this week could tarnish the club’s accomplishments and reshape the competition.
Robert Lewandowski on Fame, Frailty and the One Voice He Won’t Ignore
Much has been said about the increased workload of top players, the Barcelona star said, but the mental toll of expectations and fame is just as likely to lead to burnout.
Head of Panel That Ruled Against Jordan Chiles Represents Romania in Other Cases
The decision outraged U.S. Olympic and gymnastics officials, and led to a torrent of online abuse against both Chiles and Ana Barbosu, the Romanian athlete who ended up with the bronze.
When Olympic Sponsors Go Rogue
LVMH and Samsung intruded on previously sacrosanct spaces at the Paris Games, angering fellow sponsors and raising concerns about a repeat at the closing ceremony.
Why Kenya Stopped Running From Its Doping Past
A nation synonymous with distance running was given a multimillion-dollar choice: Get serious about antidoping efforts, or get banned from world sports.
Boxing Officials Offer Little Clarity on Olympic Eligibility Dispute
Two Olympians whose eligibility to compete as women at the Paris Games has come under scrutiny will fight for medals on Tuesday.
How Track’s Athletics Integrity Unit Catches Doping Cheats
Track and field’s antidoping arm, the Athletics Integrity Unit, has announced a string of cases in recent months. Is that the sign of a problem, or proof that its approach is working?