FIFA says US government has final say on World Cup host cities' safety amid Trump's threats to Boston
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Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Europa League game at Aston Villa for security reasons
BIRMINGHAM: Maccabi Tel Aviv soccer fans won’t be allowed to attend a Europa League game at Aston Villa next month because of security concerns, the English club said Thursday. Villa said in a statement that their local police force advised “they have public safety concerns outside the stadium bowl and the ability to deal with any potential protests on the night.” “The club are in continuous dialogue with Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local authorities throughout this ongoing process,” Villa said, “with the safety of supporters attending the match and the safety of local residents at the forefront of any decision.” Maccabi Tel Aviv visit Villa Park on Nov. 6.
Juventus under investigation by UEFA over financial fair play
ROME: Serie A club Juventus said on Thursday it was under investigation by the European governing body UEFA for possible breaches of its financial rules. The Turin-based club made the announcement in its financial statements to be presented at its annual shareholders’ meeting on November 7. Juventus said that UEFA had informed the club on September 18 that proceedings had been opened to investigate possible breaches of the governing body’s football earnings rule between 2022 and 2025, with a verdict expected in the spring of next year. The club said this could result in “a possible economic sanction ... and possible sporting restrictions.” UEFA’s football earnings rule limits clubs to 60 million euros ($70.14 million) in losses over a three-year period. This can be raised by 10 million euros per year if clubs meet four conditions that UEFA considers representative of “good financial health.” Juventus, fifth in the Serie A standings with 12 points from six matches, made a modest start to the season with three wins and three draws.
Relocating World Cup matches unlikely despite Trump rhetoric, current and former officials say
NEW YORK: Senior figures behind the 2026 World Cup dismissed concerns that US president Donald Trump could move matches from cities he does not deem “safe.” Republican president Trump said last month that he would consider moving games from Democrat-controlled San Francisco and Seattle if they did not cooperate with his immigration and crime initiatives. He raised the issue again this week, this time targeting Boston and its Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu, suggesting he could appeal directly to FIFA boss Gianni Infantino. John Kristick, who led Canada, Mexico and the United States’ successful bid to jointly host the 2026 finals, emphasized that planning has been underway for nearly a decade and remains unaffected by political rhetoric. “From what I’m seeing, there’s been zero distraction in terms of the preparedness,” Kristick, co-head of global events at Playfly Sports Consulting, told Reuters. “Tickets are already being sold.
Trump repeats threat to move World Cup games away from Boston after mayor boasts current hosting rights
President Donald Trump takes questions live from the White House following a presser with FBI Director Kash Patel.
Trump's threat to move World Cup games is straight out of his sports-meddling playbook
Earlier this week U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to force World Cup soccer games scheduled to take place at Gillette Stadium to move elsewhere. The pronouncement is a familiar flex from a president bent on governing like a strongman, but is also profoundly relatable.
FIFA: U.S. govt to determine 2026 World Cup city safety - ESPN
FIFA has acknowledged that the United States government has the final say on determining the safety of World Cup host cities.
Zohran Mamdani says he'd welcome Trump to World Cup in NYC area, explains tournament czar's role
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani unpacks his plans to reshape the Big Apple and make the city affordable, addresses his relationship with the NYPD and more on 'The Story.'