FIFA CWC
- Opinion
- FIFA
The trophy in Trump’s Oval Office is everything that’s wrong with world soccer
The actual football was pretty good, but this year’s tournament proved Gianni Infantino’s relentless expansionism fails to recognise the law of diminishing returns.
- Emma Kemp
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‘Congratulations traitor’: A-League ref attacked by Iran after Trump photo
Alireza Faghani, an Iranian official who migrated to Australia in 2019, has been criticised by state media for his post-match interaction with Donald Trump.
- Vince Rugari and Frances Howe
How hosting the Club World Cup can take the ‘handbrakes’ off the A-League
Outgoing Football Australia boss James Johnson believes the key to maintaining the growth of the game in Australia is through connecting the local product to global football: through major events and broadcasting arrangements.
- Vince Rugari
- Analysis
- FIFA
Deeply flawed, highly problematic ... but FIFA’s Club World Cup is well worth your time
There’s a lot wrong with Gianni Infantino’s vanity project. But if you can look past the problems, there could be something in this new-look, 32-team tournament.
- Vince Rugari
‘It’s going to grow’: Australia mulls bid to host new-look Club World Cup
Imagine an A-League team playing the UEFA Champions League winners on Australian soil – in a competitive match, for a real trophy. It’s not as far-fetched as it sounds.
- Vince Rugari