A significant milestone on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ was reached last night as the 16 Host Cities that are due to stage matches at the first edition of football’s showpiece to feature 48 teams were unveiled by FIFA.

The 2021/22 football season was one of the most dramatic in recent memory. Beginning with the transfers of the two biggest players in the world and concluding one of the most dramatic final days in recent Premier League history, a first domestic title in ten years for one of the great superpowers and a fourteenth European crown for another, it was a campaign that won’t be easily forgotten.

As part of their alliance, they are launching a challenge for disruptive technology companies, with opportunities to develop a pilot program with LaLiga and clubs. The open call will be available from May 31st to July 15, seeking companies focused on Fan Engagement, data generation and monetization to address industry challenges.

By David Diaz – Head of Sport Practice at Baker McKenzie

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced the hiring of Dr. Cindy Chang, MD, FACSM, FAMSSM, as the league’s first Chief Medical Officer. As CMO, Chang will oversee league medical operations and protocols, further build on best practices for athlete wellbeing and safety, and provide guidance on improved strategies for injury management, rehabilitation and preventative care.

FIFA Referees Committee have announced the lists with the names of the selected match officials for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

A group of aspiring young footballers from around the world will have the chance to impress the Arsenal Academy performance staff, after registering performance data with STATSports that simply couldn’t be ignored.

Following this weekend’s Emirates FA Cup and Vitality Women’s FA Cup Finals, stars of non-league football Adam Boyes and Chloe Williams were presented with the inaugural Golden Ball Awards in partnership with Mitre as the top scorers in the respective competitions.

Minnesota United FC have begun the process of upgrading Allianz Field’s playing surface to a GrassMax Systems hybrid stitch system, the club announced Monday

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