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FIFA's 2022 World Cup watched by millions has a dark past of abuse towards migrant workers, human rights and the LGBTQ+ community, hidden by the event's fame.

Qatar Hosts FIFA’s 2022 World Cup Despite Controversy

Marina Astorga, Staff Writer Dec 4, 2022

While crowds proudly cheer for their home teams in the scorching weather of Qatar, the host country of the 2022 World Cup, they sit on the seats of the eight brand-new stadiums put together by underpaid...

This summer, Miami was announced as one of the 16 cities that will host the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

More Tourism or More Traffic: Miami Selected as Host City for World Cup 2026

Anthony Fajardo, Staff Writer Aug 30, 2022

With the 2022 World Cup just around the corner, the International Federation of Football Association has chosen the cities that will take part in the next World Cup four years from now. Among other notable...

The French National Team celebrates their World Cup victory.

World Cup 2018 Finalized With French Triumph, Croatian Tears

Daniel Toll, Sports Editor Jul 20, 2018

Life says the odds are against you. Sports say there is always a chance. Entering the World Cup, Croatia was projected to have a mere 3% chance of making it to the Final. On July 15, the Croatian team...

FIFA 2018: The Groups Are In

FIFA 2018: The Groups Are In

Adriana Meijaard, Staff Writer Dec 12, 2017

It comes every four years. It recognizes 211 national associations in men's soccer. It is the most watched sports event internationally. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)...

This week's news includes a landslide in China, Modi visiting Pakistan, a lack of indictment in the Sandra Bland case and another fatal shooting in Chicago.

Recap: December 21 – 27

Sophie Feinberg, Editor Dec 27, 2015

International Affairs  FIFA Ethics Court Bans Sepp Blatter For 8 Years "Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini were each banned for eight years by the FIFA ethics committee on Monday in a stunning takedown...

Mr. Blatter adresses the media.

Several FIFA officials arrested

Nicolas Schmidt, Staff Writer Dec 21, 2015

On May 27, many FIFA officials were arrested in Switzerland. Members of the board were arrested for having illegal deals with broadcasting networks. Now, several more FIFA officials have been arrested,...

FIFA president Sepp Blatter after the shocking scandal details were brought to light.

Corruption Strikes the World of FIFA

Robert Dedonatis, Staff writer Jun 11, 2015

The world of sports is not shy to corruption, and this has been proven yet again on the soccer pitch (field). Earlier in May, members of the FIFA board were exposed for their corruption with multiple officials...

US Game Cover

FIFA 15

Robert DeDonatis, Staff Writer Oct 9, 2014

Game Title: FIFA 15 Genre: Sports, Football (soccer) simulation ESRB Rating: E Developer: EA Sports, EA Sports Canada Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Wii...

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