Adam Crafton
@adamcrafton.bsky.social
✍️ I am a journalist at The Athletic
🏆 British Sports Writer of the Year
🇺🇸 Recently relocated to NYC
🏆 British Sports Writer of the Year
🇺🇸 Recently relocated to NYC
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Explained: Why FIFA's 2026 World Cup draw is at the heart of a political controversy
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
What we’re hearing about World Cup 2026: New plan to make soccer largest U.S. sport
Ticketed overseas fans will get expedited visa appointments for the World Cup, while host city executives have been left exasperated
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. State Department confirms to @theathletic.com no exemption for World Cup fans from Haiti (under a U.S. travel ban). They say applicants may be considered “if their travel would advance a U.S. national interest… expect such exceptions to be very rare”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. travel bans mean many Haitian fans will not be able to go to World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
U.S. State Department confirms to @theathletic.com no exemption for World Cup fans from Haiti (under a U.S. travel ban). They say applicants may be considered “if their travel would advance a U.S. national interest… expect such exceptions to be very rare”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
New : Haiti have qualified for their first men’s World Cup since 1974. But Haitian nationals are under a travel ban from the Trump administration; meaning currently many fans will not be allowed to travel to the U.S. for the tournament.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. travel bans mean many Haitian fans will not be able to go to World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New : Haiti have qualified for their first men’s World Cup since 1974. But Haitian nationals are under a travel ban from the Trump administration; meaning currently many fans will not be allowed to travel to the U.S. for the tournament.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Neither the White House nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have so far confirmed but multiple sources familiar with the planning say the Saudi Pro League player is scheduled to see President Trump today on a day Saudi Crown Prince MBS is also visiting. Report:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend White House meeting as Trump hosts Saudi Prince MBS
Ronaldo's appearance in Washington, D.C., will mark his first known return to the U.S. in over a decade
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Neither the White House nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have so far confirmed but multiple sources familiar with the planning say the Saudi Pro League player is scheduled to see President Trump today on a day Saudi Crown Prince MBS is also visiting. Report:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over 'safety' concerns, announces visa scheme for fans
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Some of Britain’s biggest investment groups including Schroders, the state-backed Nest pension platform and the giant universities retirement scheme voted against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay packet, it emerged on Friday
Elon Musk’s ‘bleak’ $1trn pay deal opposed by UK investment managers
www.thetimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some of Britain’s biggest investment groups including Schroders, the state-backed Nest pension platform and the giant universities retirement scheme voted against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay packet, it emerged on Friday
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Eighty-nine years have passed since the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
Adolf Hitler, Jesse Owens and Berlin’s Olympiastadion: The complicated history of an NFL venue
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin will be played in Europe's most contentious sporting venue. It has a complex history
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Eighty-nine years have passed since the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a “clear violation” of the governing body’s statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trump’s political agenda.
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Infantino accused of 'clear violation' of FIFA statues over Trump praise
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a “clear violation” of the governing body’s statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trump’s political agenda.
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
On Saturday, sellout crowd watched New Zealand beat Ireland at rugby in Chicago, a city gripped by anxiety over ICE activity. A report, with contributions from match organizers, sponsors, city officials and politicians, on the story being told about Chicago right now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Trump, Chicago and the logistics of hosting a global sports match
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
On Saturday, sellout crowd watched New Zealand beat Ireland at rugby in Chicago, a city gripped by anxiety over ICE activity. A report, with contributions from match organizers, sponsors, city officials and politicians, on the story being told about Chicago right now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
NEW: FIFA are charging BOTH resellers & buyers a 15 per cent fee on its official 2026 World Cup ticket resale platform, which launched Thursday and almost immediately had some tickets listed for tens of thousands of dollars.
Story with @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Story with @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
World Cup ticket resale madness begins as FIFA takes two 15% fees on each sale
www.nytimes.com
October 3, 2025 at 8:28 AM
NEW: FIFA are charging BOTH resellers & buyers a 15 per cent fee on its official 2026 World Cup ticket resale platform, which launched Thursday and almost immediately had some tickets listed for tens of thousands of dollars.
Story with @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Story with @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Not a story I ever thought I’d write:
Why a former Paraguayan Miss Universe candidate, who claims to have met President Trump at a pageant in 2013, is petitioning the US President to make visa access easier for soccer fans going to the World Cup….
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Why a former Paraguayan Miss Universe candidate, who claims to have met President Trump at a pageant in 2013, is petitioning the US President to make visa access easier for soccer fans going to the World Cup….
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Why a Paraguayan former Miss Universe star has petitioned President Trump over World Cup visas
Model Guadalupe Gonzalez has made an emotional, and surprising, plea on social media
www.nytimes.com
October 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Not a story I ever thought I’d write:
Why a former Paraguayan Miss Universe candidate, who claims to have met President Trump at a pageant in 2013, is petitioning the US President to make visa access easier for soccer fans going to the World Cup….
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Why a former Paraguayan Miss Universe candidate, who claims to have met President Trump at a pageant in 2013, is petitioning the US President to make visa access easier for soccer fans going to the World Cup….
www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Jurgen Klopp, in the second part of his exclusive interview with @adamcrafton.bsky.social, discusses the state of soccer in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
📈 Where youth soccer can improve
🤔 What he thinks of MLS
💎 Are they missing the best talents?
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
📈 Where youth soccer can improve
🤔 What he thinks of MLS
💎 Are they missing the best talents?
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
October 1, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Jurgen Klopp, in the second part of his exclusive interview with @adamcrafton.bsky.social, discusses the state of soccer in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
📈 Where youth soccer can improve
🤔 What he thinks of MLS
💎 Are they missing the best talents?
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
📈 Where youth soccer can improve
🤔 What he thinks of MLS
💎 Are they missing the best talents?
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Jurgen Klopp really appears to be the most normal person ever to have been a great football manager
(great interview / profile here by @adamcrafton.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
(great interview / profile here by @adamcrafton.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
Jurgen Klopp interview: Why I don’t miss coaching, my fears for football and a new life at Red Bull
Exclusive: The ex-Liverpool manager gives his most extensive interview since starting his new role with Red Bull
www.nytimes.com
September 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Jurgen Klopp really appears to be the most normal person ever to have been a great football manager
(great interview / profile here by @adamcrafton.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
(great interview / profile here by @adamcrafton.bsky.social) www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
Story… @theathleticfc.bsky.social
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hosted heads of state & football execs from Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina on Tuesday at Trump Tower.
They pitched 64-team 2030 World Cup & for each of the 3 South American nations to host a group.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hosted heads of state & football execs from Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina on Tuesday at Trump Tower.
They pitched 64-team 2030 World Cup & for each of the 3 South American nations to host a group.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
FIFA discusses historic 64-team World Cup expansion at Trump Tower meeting
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Story… @theathleticfc.bsky.social
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hosted heads of state & football execs from Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina on Tuesday at Trump Tower.
They pitched 64-team 2030 World Cup & for each of the 3 South American nations to host a group.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino hosted heads of state & football execs from Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina on Tuesday at Trump Tower.
They pitched 64-team 2030 World Cup & for each of the 3 South American nations to host a group.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Exclusive
FIFA received 145 reports of human rights concerns at Club World Cup this summer, mostly from fans via its own grievance mechanism portal. The highest number related to U.S. government policy and enforcement (e.g. alleged sightings of ICE).
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
FIFA received 145 reports of human rights concerns at Club World Cup this summer, mostly from fans via its own grievance mechanism portal. The highest number related to U.S. government policy and enforcement (e.g. alleged sightings of ICE).
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
World Cup 2026 – what we're hearing: FIFA alerted to 145 human rights concerns at Club World Cup
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Exclusive
FIFA received 145 reports of human rights concerns at Club World Cup this summer, mostly from fans via its own grievance mechanism portal. The highest number related to U.S. government policy and enforcement (e.g. alleged sightings of ICE).
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
FIFA received 145 reports of human rights concerns at Club World Cup this summer, mostly from fans via its own grievance mechanism portal. The highest number related to U.S. government policy and enforcement (e.g. alleged sightings of ICE).
www.nytimes.com/athletic/665...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Exclusive :
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Zohran Mamdani calls on FIFA to abandon dynamic pricing plan for World Cup tickets
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Exclusive :
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Exclusive :
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Zohran Mamdani calls on FIFA to abandon dynamic pricing plan for World Cup tickets
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Exclusive :
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
NYC mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani has launched a World Cup petition demanding FIFA;
🎫Scrap dynamic pricing plan
💰Cap prices on resale platform (currently no cap)
💰Keep 15% of tickets aside at discount for local residents
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
NEW:
A secret trailer of a demo for a FIFA 26 video game for the World Cup - which features FIFA sponsors Bank of America, McDonalds and Coca-Cola - has been seen by the Athletic. Are FIFA plotting a rival game to EA FC?
Details in this column:
t.co/wo9F1My7vc
A secret trailer of a demo for a FIFA 26 video game for the World Cup - which features FIFA sponsors Bank of America, McDonalds and Coca-Cola - has been seen by the Athletic. Are FIFA plotting a rival game to EA FC?
Details in this column:
t.co/wo9F1My7vc
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610547/2025/09/09/world-cup-cristiano-ronaldo-usmnt/?source=emp_shared_article
t.co
September 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW:
A secret trailer of a demo for a FIFA 26 video game for the World Cup - which features FIFA sponsors Bank of America, McDonalds and Coca-Cola - has been seen by the Athletic. Are FIFA plotting a rival game to EA FC?
Details in this column:
t.co/wo9F1My7vc
A secret trailer of a demo for a FIFA 26 video game for the World Cup - which features FIFA sponsors Bank of America, McDonalds and Coca-Cola - has been seen by the Athletic. Are FIFA plotting a rival game to EA FC?
Details in this column:
t.co/wo9F1My7vc
NEW
FIFA opened applications for 65000 volunteers for 2026 World Cup - & Infantino says tens of thousands of them will come from overseas - BUT …. U.S. state department is still to inform FIFA which visa class that volunteers may apply for
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
FIFA opened applications for 65000 volunteers for 2026 World Cup - & Infantino says tens of thousands of them will come from overseas - BUT …. U.S. state department is still to inform FIFA which visa class that volunteers may apply for
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
World Cup 2026 – what we’re hearing: Cristiano Ronaldo in line for U.S. return
With less than a year to go until the 2026 men's World Cup, here's what soccer correspondent Adam Crafton is hearing ahead of the tournament
www.nytimes.com
September 9, 2025 at 12:40 PM
NEW
FIFA opened applications for 65000 volunteers for 2026 World Cup - & Infantino says tens of thousands of them will come from overseas - BUT …. U.S. state department is still to inform FIFA which visa class that volunteers may apply for
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
FIFA opened applications for 65000 volunteers for 2026 World Cup - & Infantino says tens of thousands of them will come from overseas - BUT …. U.S. state department is still to inform FIFA which visa class that volunteers may apply for
www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Exclusive;
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track: $19m shortfall, unpaid athletes and a lost backer
Michael Johnson's track league was supposed to 'revolutionize' the sport. Instead, it is hanging on life support after just three meets
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Exclusive;
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Exclusive;
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track: $19m shortfall, unpaid athletes and a lost backer
Michael Johnson's track league was supposed to 'revolutionize' the sport. Instead, it is hanging on life support after just three meets
www.nytimes.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Exclusive;
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
What *really* happened at Michel Johnson’s Grand Slam Track, which owes athletes millions
💰GST never had $30m+ cash in 1st place
💵Todd Boehly’s Eldridge backed away from non-binding term sheet for up to $40m to rescue GST after opening meet in Kingston
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
NEW:
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
How the Trump-Infantino bromance resurfaced to shatter Vegas’ World Cup draw hopes
The venue was suggested by Trump's administration, and Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Las Vegas.
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
NEW:
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
NEW:
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
How the Trump-Infantino bromance resurfaced to shatter Vegas’ World Cup draw hopes
The venue was suggested by Trump's administration, and Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Las Vegas.
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
NEW:
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
🎰 FIFA was in advanced talks with venues in Vegas to host World Cup draw
🫡 But Trump admin insisted on Kennedy Center in DC - a venue he is now chairing & shaping - & Infantino fell into line, despite numerous FIFA officials preferring Vegas option
www.nytimes.com/athletic/657...
NEW @theathletic.com : Chelsea & the club’s players have decided to give an equal portion of club’s $15.5m Club World Cup bonus fund (around $500k per player) to family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva following tragic death of the two brothers this summer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
Chelsea to pay Club World Cup bonus to family of Diogo Jota, Andre Silva
www.nytimes.com
August 14, 2025 at 7:21 AM
NEW @theathletic.com : Chelsea & the club’s players have decided to give an equal portion of club’s $15.5m Club World Cup bonus fund (around $500k per player) to family of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva following tragic death of the two brothers this summer.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/655...