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May 15 – Globe-trotting FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, continued his diplomatic tour this week, appearing at the Saudi Arabia-U.S. Investment Forum in Riyadh where he outlined bold revenue targets for the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil.
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May 8 – FIFA has confirmed the eight Brazilian cities that will host matches during the 2027 Women’s World Cup on the South American continent.
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The Organising Committee of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games continues to
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Brisbane’s Olympics are set to get a helping hand from the
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Brasher stressed that the London Marathon seeks to balance inclusion with protecting women's rights in competition
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The International Olympic Committee Executive Board held a short meeting in Lausanne today, where it provided information on the French Alps 2030 Winter Games and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games, including important updates on the athlete quota and events programme for the latter.
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The UK appears set to land hosting rights for the 2035 Women’s World Cup after FIFA president Gianni Infantin
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March 31 – Spain’s National Women’s Team has conquered the world, winning the most recent Women’s World Cup (WWC), however, off-field, non-sporting scandals have battered the reputation of the Federation. With the announcement of a bid for WWC 2035, the Federation is hoping to restore the image of the organisation.
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The opening ceremony is held at Aldersley Stadium as organisers welcome bringing the world cup to the UK.
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LONDON - European soccer's governing body UEFA on Friday lost its bid to throw out lawsuits brought by hundreds of Liverpool fans who attended the 2022 Champions League final in Paris for personal injuries allegedly caused by chaos outside the stadium.
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Transgender and Cuban athletes, among others, are already feeling the heat of President Donald Trump’s wrath as many are reportedly being denied US access to compete, following orders from the federal government that jeopardise the upcoming Summer Games’ alignment with the Olympic charter.
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With sports diplomacy at the core of the issue, some question whether Donald Trump’s recent immigration and transgender policies might end up costing the United States millions of dollars and even more in reputation as the country ploughs ahead in the organisation the next Summer Games.
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Transport infrastructure costs for the 2032 Summer Games are expected
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Nine years ahead of the 2034 Winter Games, organisers are already
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An 11-member Special Committee on International Sporting Events charged with ensuring the success of the upcoming FIFA World Cup and Summer Olympics' hosting by the 'Sunshine State' sets up to navigate turbulent political waters with anti-immigration programmes as a pressing concern.
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Transport, safety and budget top the to-do list of pending problematic
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As Italy prepares to host the 2026 Winter Olympics, Bormio and Livigno
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With an audiovisual message from President Gabriel Boric and the
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April 4 – The United States are set to have their second World Cup within a five-year time span after FIFA confirmed they are the only bidders for the 2031 Women’s World Cup. For 2035 the women will be headed for the UK after FIFA revealed the home nations are ‘sole bidders’ for the tournament.
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US President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order which aims to protect live entertainment fans from exploitative ticket scalping. Trump’s office said that the Order will direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work with the Attorney General to ensure competition laws are appropriately enforced across the concert and entertainment industry.
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The men's and women's Tour de France will both begin in Britain in 2027, with Edinburgh to stage the men's Grand Depart.
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An urgent warning has been issued ahead of a big event in Glasgow.
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March 6 – FIFA has announced a $1 billion prize pot for the 2025 Men’s Club World Cup. The world governing body failed to release a breakdown of the exact prize money, but it is expected to benefit the major European clubs with Chelsea and Manchester City expected to make at least $55 million from the tournament.
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Following a record year for corporate bookings in 2024, Center Parcs Conferences & Events has released its inaugural whitepaper titled The Value of Corporate Events, which offers a detailed data-led analysis of the motivations and rewards for hosting work functions.
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See also https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/05/14/saudi-arabia-migrant-workers-electrocuted-decapitated-and-falling-death-workplaces