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3 episodes with fifa congress
3 episodes with fifa congress
2 episodes with fifa congress
2 episodes with fifa congress
New faces in the NBA conference finals; MLB's big Rivalry Weekend; US Open renovations; and FIFA Congress intrigue.
We're back with another AFTN Soccer Show packed full of Vancouver Whitecaps, Major League Soccer, Canadian Championship, Canadian Premier League, and general football chat. The Whitecaps put in their worst performance of the season, but still came away with a battling point in a scoreless draw down in Austin. We delve into the main talking points coming away from a match that was an off day for many and unfortunately all in the same game. A mere blip or some cause for concern that the brutal schedule is catching up with the 'Caps ahead of their CONCACAF Champions Cup final? That schedule continues apace as the 'Caps kick off their quest for a Canadian Championship fourpeat in Winnipeg. We preview the Valour game and hear from their head coach Phillip Dos Santos. Plus we sit down for a chat with the man whose penalty in last year's Voyageurs Cup final clinched the vital victory that set up this year's historic Champions Cup run, Bjorn Inge Utvik. We chat with Bjorn about that spot kick, the tournament, the cup run, having a fellow Scandinavian as head coach, and life in Vancouver. Plus we round up all the week's action in MLS and the CPL, look at the FIFA Congress coming to Vancouver next year, and music-wise Scottish band Baby Chaos continue their residency as our Album of the Month, we've a Britpop classic from Pulp, and we celebrate Crystal Palace's historic and joy-inducing FA Cup win in Wavelength. Here's the rundown for the main segments from the episode: 01.27: Intro - East Fife are going up and a lot to make us glad 12.10: FIFA Congress coming to Vancouver in 2026 18.05: Whitecaps fail to impress in scoreless Austin stalemate 39.46: MLS round-up as results good for Vancouver 57.07: CPL review - record crowd and teams in trouble 108.51: Britpop discussion - Pulp 114.40: Whitecaps face Valour in Canadian Championship 129.30: Bjorn Inge Utvik interview 140.50: Crystal Palace's FA Cup win a joy for fans of unfashionable teams 151.06: Wavelength - Doc Brown - OMG (One More Game)
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action which includes our live game at Dalymount Park - the Dublin derby clash of Bohemians and Shelbourne. We speak to Sean Gannon ahead of that game, plus we hear from Liam Kearney, Francely Lomboto and Stephen Bradley on tonight's other games. Phil has a cross-section of reaction to last night's huge call-in regarding the grass roots move to summer football. Gianni Infantino is facing some high-level rebellion at the FIFA Congress. And there's another award for a Celtic star.
Hear the untold story of how a science teacher from Oslo made a speech that would change the future of women's football.In 1986, Ellen Wille became the first female to speak at a FIFA Congress and in a room full of men demanded women should have a FIFA World Cup and play football at the Olympics. Then FIFA President Joao Havelange and Vice President Sepp Blatter accepted the challenge, although it did take some time.Within two years FIFA staged a Women's Invitational Event, and still not ready to call it a FIFA World Cup in 1991, the Women's FIFA World Championship for Women's Football for the M&M's Cup took place. That's not easy to say!Finally – although it took nine years – in 1995 Sweden hosted the first FIFA Women's World Cup and, significantly for Ellen, it was her home nation Norway who lifted the trophy.Caroline Barker went to Oslo to track down Ellen Wille. She speaks to former president of the Football Association of Norway, Per Ravn Omdal; current President Lise Klaveness; and Norway's 1995 World Cup winners Hege Riise and Linda Meladen.Presented by Caroline BarkerProduced by Sophia Hartley for the BBC World ServicePhoto: Ellen Wille speaking to the BBC World Service (Credit: BBC)
We have a roster for the USMNT's June friendlies against Colombia and Brazil. Thomas (@USKeeper) jumps on to chat with Bart about the 27 players called in and what this means for the final Copa America roster and the Olympics roster.Before that, Bart highlights his major takeaways from the 74th FIFA Congress that concluded last week.Follow the show: twitter.com/soccerforuspodSupport the show: buymeacoffee.com/soccerforuspod
Episode 152 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 17, 2024 with Rob Harris joined by Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja at the FIFA Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Gianni Infantino's media snub - our unanswered questions on tackling racism & women's Club World Cup plans Backlash over anti-racism strategy from Kick It Out Domestic matches heading overseas under FIFA's new policy Women's World Cup to Brazil Israel ban decision delayed Presidents for life? Scrapping term limits Qatar stadium suffering on The Simpsons Scrapping VAR? Premier League votes Send any questions to the team sportunlockedpod@gmail.com and Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4o
The United States and Mexico announced yesterday that they were withdrawing their bid to host the 2027 Women's World Cup, deciding to instead focus their efforts on the 2031 tournament. On Episode 132, we are joined by Sylvs from the Shea Butter FC Podcast to discuss all the implications and what it could mean for the USWNT program as well as the growth of women's soccer in this country and beyond! The USA and Mexico have decided to hold back from potentially hosting in 2027 a little over a couple weeks before the FIFA Congress casts their votes on it at their next meeting. That leaves Brazil and the joint bid of Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands to duke it out. But, what does it mean for the USWNT and for women's soccer in the United States and Mexico? Sylvs has tremendous knowledge and perspective on this, so she joins after the break to discuss the implications. Brazil is rumored to be the favorite now to host in 2027, and that has us excited. Sylvs discusses what it would mean for Brazil to host and why it would be a good thing for women's soccer worldwide. We also look at the race for 2031 between the USA/Mexico and South Africa, which poses an intriguing matchup: growth of the game vs. equal investment and payouts. We're thankful to have Sylvs come on and kick some knowledge, and be sure to follow the Shea Butter FC Podcast for their continued excellent perspectives on the game. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and YouTube! Rates, reviews, and subscriptions really help our reach wherever you get your podcasts as well as on YouTube. Head to our Linktree, which will give you access to all our affiliate links! And finally, tag us on Twitter or email USA Soccercast at Gmail dot com with any topic suggestions or questions for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 104 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 20, 2023 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja: Inside the FIFA Congress in Kigali: Gianni Infantino re-elected & compares first campaign to Rwanda's genocide recovery. Women's World Cup: prize money rises & plans for pay parity by 2027. Visit Saudi dropped as sponsor after backlash. Men's World Cup: 104 games from 2026 & Morocco joins 2030 bidding with Spain and Portugal Manchester United takeover latest Barcelona investigation turmoil UEFA: Aleksander Ceferin on multi-club ownership Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
Today, we're joined by one of the women who is shaking up football's elite.12 months ago, President of Norway's Football Association Lise Klaveness delivered a devastating speech at the annual FIFA Congress criticising the awarding of the World Cup to Qatar and all the repercussions that followed. We drop in with Lise a year on and she lifts the lid for us on how football is really run.Who would you like Kate to speak to next? Tweet us @FootballRamble and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up for our Patreon for exclusive live events, ad-free Rambles, full video episodes and loads more: patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The 73rd FIFA Congress taking place in Kigali, Rwanda is a significant gathering of member associations and football officials, where the future of football is collectively decided. In this episode, Edem and Jabu provide a broad overview of the FIFA Congress including the significance of the Congress convening in Rwanda, the challenges and opportunities for expanded FIFA Club World Cup, and the significance of the FIFA Council's unanimous approval of the 2026 FIFA World Cup competition Format and 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Bidding Regulations. The best way to support the podcast is to subscribe, share and leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information and content from the podcast, follow our social media pages: LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/africa-business-of-sport-podcast/ Twitter - twitter.com/AfrBizofSport From the leading figures in the global sport business. Africa Business of Sport Podcast - Africa's #1 sport business podcast
Mani Djazmi is joined by Pat Nevin and Heather O'Reilly for the latest episode of World Football. We speak to President of the Norwegian Football Federation, Lise Klaveness, about her ambitions to join UEFA and the importance of having female leaders in football. And new Major League Soccer club St Louis City have started with two wins from two in the Western Conference - their sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel tells us how excited the city of St Louis is about their journey. Photo: Norway Football Federation president Lise Klaveness talks during the 72nd FIFA Congress on March 31, 2022 at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Doha, Qatar. (Credit: Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
New Zealand Football's push-back to a Saudi Arabian tourism body sponsoring the women's Football World Cup has surprised the sport's bigwigs. FIFA were reportedly caught off-guard by criticism of Visit Saudi's involvement in the world cup which kicks off in Auckland in July. The governing body is trying to modify the deal before a FIFA Congress meeting next week. We're joined by sports reporter Felicity Reid.
FIFA is getting into the streaming platform business with a soccer version of Netflix and Amazon Prime. The service is free and largely featuring documentaries and some live games at the launch, but it could eventually be a way for FIFA to broadcast World Cup matches itself at a cost. While increasingly positioning itself as a rival to existing media companies, FIFA+ will also be used by the governing body to promote its sponsors. “There is no plan to charge a subscription fee for the service, that doesn't mean to say that we may not evolve over time should there be a value proposition that allows us to charge subscription if we step into premium rights or adopt other kinds of models,” FIFA director of strategy Charlotte Burr said. “But there will always be a free experience on FIFA+." Geo-blocking can be used to limit matches broadcast on FIFA+ to specific territories. FIFA was less clear if the platform will be an accessible means of watching World Cup qualifiers that are often not available to view widely as each federation is able to sell the rights and some confederations bundle them together. FIFA said the live matches would be from competitions previously lacking coverage, initially with 1,400 games streamed each month. The launch could see FIFA shift content off YouTube that it has previously used to broadcast classic matches and sports politics events. The recent FIFA Congress in Qatar was not streamed on the long-standing video sharing website unlike previously. FIFA chief commercial officer Kay Madati said “we're a bit more strategic about what goes where and when.” This article was provided by The Associated Press.
Ukraine and Russia come face to face at the FIFA Congress in Qatar; Transgender women simultaneously held up and pulled down as sport struggles to navigate their inclusion; Football icon Megan Rapinoe on taking a stand.
Ukraine and Russia come face to face at the FIFA Congress in Qatar; Transgender women simultaneously held up and pulled down as sport struggles to navigate their inclusion; Football icon Megan Rapinoe on taking a stand.
Episodio especial desde Doha con todos los detalles del FIFA Congress 2022. Charlamos con Alejandro Domínguez, Sebastian Fest, Jean Décotte, John Murray, Martyn Ziegler e Ignacio Marcano.
Episode 63 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues with interviews and insight from Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja in Qatar for the World Cup draw. On the agenda on April 1, 2022: Politically-charged draw with the United States to face Iran. What has the draw & FIFA Congress week told us about Qatar's readiness to welcome fans for the World Cup? Scrutiny of rights for workers and gay fans coming to Qatar - with contrasting views from the Norwegian FA president & a Qatari security chief. Gianni Infantino now distancing himself from the opposed biennial World Cup plans. In-depth interview with FIFA vice president Victor Montagliani on that biennial campaign, the shape of the 2026 World Cup, 2030 bidding, the future of football and assessing Infantino's presidency. Sports Journalism Association Awards 2021 podcast of the year - bronze winner. Send any questions to the team on Twitter @SportUnlocked Check out videos from the interviews on Sport Unlocked's YouTube channel, Instagram or Twitter pages Music No Love by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/JgXz25Tw5d4
Episodio especial desde Doha con todos los detalles del FIFA Congress 2022. Charlamos con Alejandro Domínguez, Sebastian Fest, Jean Décotte, John Murray, Martyn Ziegler e Ignacio Marcano.
"Hátralépek és kivonulok a konfliktushelyzetekből.” A Magyar Szálloda Szövetség nyilvántartásában Oláh Zsuzsi máig a legfiatalabb, aki szállodavezetői vezetői pozícióban dolgozott hazánkban. Monte Carloban kezdte pályáját és Nizzában tanult. Közgazdászként végzett az EDHEC-en. Itthon az InterContinentalban és a Marriott Hotelben dolgozott, az értékesítést irányította, majd egy négy csillagos konferenciahotelnek volt a szállodaigazgatója. Ezt követően elhagyta a szállodaipari szektort, mert új álmai lettek, amik a rendezvény szerevezéshez kapcsolódtak. Ezen a területen is hamar nevet szerzett magának. A RedOne, majd a Felhang PR Rendezvényszervező ügynökségek társalapítójaként számos állami és kereskedelmi cég kommunikációs kampánya és rendezvényei köthetőek hozzá. Részt vett a FIFA Congress szervezésében és a Bank of China kommunikációs és stratégiai kampányának kialakításában. Számos projektben volt tanácsadója a Kínai Nagykövetségnek, a kínai-magyar kapcsolatok 80. diplomáciai évfordulóját szervezte. Ezenkívül olyan cégek rendezvényei és tenderei tartoztak hozzá, mint a Zwack, a Micheline, a Belügyminisztérium, a Henkel vagy a NISZ. A JVS Csoport kommunikációs igazgatójaként a nevéhez jellemzően kulturális projektek kommunikációs kampánya és szervezése kötődött, például több arénás szuperkoncert is, köztük, Ennio Morricone utolsó budapesti koncertje, és számos, nagy sikerű blogbuster kiállítás, mint pl. a Titanic, a Body, az Inkák Aranya, a Tutanhamun kincse vagy a Világ Múmiái. Azt mondja, ma már inkább a háttérben tevékenykedik, mert privát életére fókuszál. Azért most is van munkaügyi szenvedélye, ami nem más, mint az Élhető Hazánkért Társadalmi mozgalom, amelynek elnöke. Háttértörténetekről, álmokról, nagy váltásokról, bátorságról, sikerről, alázatról és a vitakészség és a párbeszédek teljes hiányáról beszélgettünk.
On the season finale of TWOP, Jo and Tina chat with Gotham FC Midfielder and Former Tarheel Brianna Pinto. We all know about Brianna's impressive career on the field, including her long stint with youth national teams, becoming the third overall pick, and of course her time with the Full U.S. WNT. What you may not know, is the athlete that is on track to graduate from UNC Kenan-Flagler School of Business and the US representative at the 68th FIFA Congress where she spoke in an effort to win a bid for the 2026 Men's World Cup. Brianna's story goes far beyond her ability on a field and what better way to end a season than to chat with a true representative and role model of the NWSL.
At the 70th FIFA Congress in September 2020, FIFA authorized new rules relating to national team eligibility. How did things formerly function, what are the new rules regarding dual nationals and one-time switches, and what impact might these changes have on the USMNT? This episode is bought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE!
At the 70th FIFA Congress in September 2020, FIFA authorized new rules relating to national team eligibility. How did things formerly function, what are the new rules regarding dual nationals and one-time switches, and what impact might these changes have on the USMNT? This episode is bought to you by ExpressVPN. Go to ExpressVPN.com/soccer to get 3 additional months for FREE!
How do you get from wherever you are in the youth soccer ecosystem to the Olympics, a National team, or a professional team? How do you make the most of your experience and come away happy that you participated? As simple as this question should be to answer, it is anything but simple. The array of options and thousands of spin offs that exist today are confusing even to those in the business of youth soccer full time. In this episode, I am going to confuse you temporarily while I lay out the scope of the Alphabet Soup problem, then Im going to try to simplify some things so you can sleep tonight. I apologize in advance for the spaghetti network of nonsense I'm going to throw at you, but if you can tough it out, my hope is that you'll have a better picture of the US soccer landscape and maybe make some more informed decisions about the future for your kids as they(and you) explore this awesome sport. Let's Back Up and Take it From the TopAt the top of the soccer pyramid is the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Under the Umbrella of FIFA, 3.6 Billion fans from 200 countries participate in one of six "Confederations." It was founded in 1904; headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland; and is governed by an elected president, a senior vice president, a secretary general, and 7 vice presidents. They are elected by the FIFA Congress which consists of a member from each of the associations that are part of the organization. The total number of participants is 25. They make the top strategic decisions like which nation will host the World Cup - which is held every four years. The Congress also has committees like the finance committee, fair play committee, ethics, rules, and referees. The six confederations include: Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL) - the South American confederation with 10 members and founded in 1916 in Argentina. The Union Des Association Europeenes de Football (UEFA) - mostly the European region with 55 members and founded in 1954 in SwitzerlandThe Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with 47 members and founded in 1954 in ManillaThe African Confederation (CAF) with 56 members, founded in 1957 in Sudan Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) - the Pacific Island confederation with 1966 after Australia and New Zealand were rejected by the AFC. Australia left to join the AFC in 2006. And the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) with 41 members including the US, Canada, Mexico, and others, founded in 1961 in Mexico City Please: support the show and join our community as a Patron through my Patreon pageInside the United StatesSince this is a US-based podcast and I am part of a leadership team that runs an affiliate member of US Youth Soccer, I'm going to deep dive into the US system. Just know that the US is one of 41 members of CONCACAF - though it could be argued we're one of the biggest players in this confederation. The US became an original member of CONCACAF on September 18, 1961. A bit of background you should know about is 1. the US didn't always follow FIFA 100%. That changed in 2010 and we now follow FIFA. 2. Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the World Cup 2026. The last time we hosted a World Cup, the MLS was born, so many in the US are expecting positive disruption in the US Soccer Landscape in the next 5-6 years. United States Soccer Federation (USSF)At the top of the United States soccer pyramid is a 501(c)3 nonprofit governing body; headquartered in Chicago, Illinois; referred to as the United States Soccer Federation or USSF. It was founded on April 5th, 1913, and acquired provisional FIFA affiliation on August 2nd, 1913. The US became a full member on June 27, 1914. USSF also has a relationship with the U.S. Olympic Committee and the International Olympic Committee. Under US Youth Soccer,
As the Fifa World Cup ticks past its halfway mark, the SportsPro Podcast returns for the summer. On the ground in Moscow for the duration of the world's biggest single-sport event, Press Association chief sports reporter Matt Slater gives SportsPro editor-at-large Eoin Connolly his take on a warm and open welcome from ordinary Russians after a build-up dominated by concerns about the host nation's leadership. Still, there are plenty of questions to be answered elsewhere. What should we make of Russia's stunning start? Have the sponsors turned up? Is football coming home and, if so, where is it going? Also, after a vote by the Fifa Congress before kick-off gave the 2026 World Cup to the United bid from Canada, Mexico and the US, will Russia 2018 be the last tournament of its kind? And how was the United campaign able to see off the challenge of Morocco with such surprising ease?
North America Won The Bid for the 2026 World Cup! What Did We Win? The United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the 2026 World Cup. This will be a 48 team World Cup - a global phenomenon - with 80 games played in total. 60 games will be played in the US. 10 games will be played in Canada. And 10 games will be played in Canada. North America won this bid by a FIFA Congress vote of 134 to 65. What North America won, however, is much bigger than the humble numbers above suggest. For the soccer community and the sports community in general, this is huge! Soccer is the most popular sport in the world! We just dropped the tailgate and invited fans from all over the world to come party with us! The hype, commentary, and spending that will go into making this event remembered around the world will infuse tremendous energy into North American Soccer - and it couldn't have come at a better time! After not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, this is exactly the shot of adrenaline that the Untied States needs to reenergize our love for the sport. Alexi Lalas 1994 World Cup (Played in the US) / Soccer Analyst for Fox "This gives us a beacon." What This Win Means for Youth Soccer The last time the US hosted a world cup was in 1994. That one event played a role in the establishment of Major League Soccer (the MLS). The MLS started in December of 1993. Events like the World Cup have the potential for inspiring tectonic shifts in the soccer landscape. As a nation, we can expect an explosion of soccer interest and participation. The press is going to be talking about the upcoming games. Sponsors are going to be vying for advertising space and tailoring their ads to have a soccer theme. Kid will be learning about new heroes and wanting to get on the field and show off their new skills. American's Sports Interest Landscape in 2014 Source: The Harris Poll - See below for link In a recent interview between Colin Cowherd and Alexi Lalas (see below for link), Colin cites a more recent Harris poll that shows the interest landscape has changed. Football, he says is 30% today. Basketball and Soccer are now 11%. I was unable to find the source he referenced. An event like the World Cup is bound to have a profound impact on youth sports. We can expect to see memberships going up, video games coming out, fields being improved, clothing item sales going up, and more. What the Financial Impact? The US promised FIFA an $11 Billion profit. The event is expected to generate $14 Billion in revenue. To put this in perspective, a last Superbowl 51 was reportedly breaking records at generating $ 392 Million in ads shown during the game. Merchandise reportedly generated $88 Million in merchandise revenue, $82 Million on food, and $710 Million on alcohol. All of these numbers combined are still only a fraction of the money that the US is predicting will be generated by the 2026 World Cup. If consider the additional revenue generated in multiple cities for TV rights, local entertainment of visiting fans, and the hype and excitement that will be created by contact with so many party goers, the financial impact of this event is even higher! What Cities will Host Games? Mexico Guadalajara (Estadio Akron): Capacity: 46,232 (Expandable to 48,071) Mexico City (Estadio Azteca): Capacity: 87,523 Monterrey (Estadio BBVA Bancomer): Capacity: 53,500 Canada Edmonton (Commonwealth Stadium): Capacity: 56,302 Montreal (Olympic Stadium): Capacity: 61,004 (Expandable to 73,000) Toronto (BMO Field): Capacity: 30,000 (Expandable to 45,500) United States Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium): Capacity: 71,000 Baltimore (M&T Bank Stadium): Capacity: 71,006 Boston (Gillette Stadium): Capacity: 65,878 (Expandable to 70,000) Cincinnati (Paul Brown Stadium): Capacity: 65,515 (Expandable to 67,402) Dallas (AT&T Stadium): Capacity: 80,000 Denver (Sports Authority Field at Mile High): Capacity: 76,125 (Expandable to 77,595)
It’s on! Preening pop stars, a surprise home team blowout, and a handshake seen ‘round the world. Host David Goldblatt and crew break down Russia’s rout of Saudi Arabia, dissect Vladimir Putin’s upstaging of the FIFA Congress, and talk with football journalist Tim Vickery about whether Lionel Messi and the rest of South America’s stars can restore the continent’s football glory. Finally, we hear from Shireen Ahmed about how the hopes of Toronto’s Muslim diaspora rise and fall on Mo Salah’s sore shoulder. And of course, we tell you what to watch this weekend.
Fifa Presidential candidate Prince Ali of Jordan discusses possible back-room deals ahead of February's election and says he is not interested in playing 'political games'. In the week of his 40th birthday, he also gives us his birthday wish - for Arsenal to win the Premier League title. Also, the former Ivory Coast coach Herve Renard looks back at the Africa Cup of Nations. And, we reflect on the dark past of the venue for the 2015 Copa America final. (Photo: Fifa Presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan talks during the 65th FIFA Congress. Credit: Getty images)
Sepp Blatter has, as expected, been re-elected for a fifth term as president of world football body FIFA. The vote took place at the 65th FIFA Congress in Zurich, after a turbulent 48 hours that saw a number of FIFA executives arrested on charges of bribery and racketeering. We spoke to soccer columnist with The New Age, Neil Collins....
A busy week in North American soccer keeps the guys plenty busy, but first they fill you in on the breaking news that has every soccer fan around the world focused on the FIFA Congress in Zurich. Once that’s out of the way, they hit the results from the US Open Cup Third Round and look forward to a few of the most exciting Fourth Round matchups. Plus, a look back on three 1-0 home wins in MLS midweek action. After the break, Armchair Analyst Matt Doyle stops by to talk the MLS season so far: who has surprised him most, who is the best American in the league right now and which coaches stand out. Plus, US U-20 World Cup hopes and predictions with a breakdown of who to watch for and what to expect. Unfortunately, the mailbag waits for another day as the guys book a second straight surprise guest at the final hour. This time US U-20 and Real Salt Lake midfielder Jordan Allen who calls in from around the world. New Zealand, to be exact. He sums up the team’s expectations – knockout stages or bust – and whether Landon Donovan still has it after the MLS and USMNT legend dropped by camp.
Hang Up and Listen presents a special World Cup extra from our friends at Howler Magazine. Topics discussed in this episode of DUMMY include the Brazil-Croatia opener, the FIFA Congress, and what it’s like to get tear-gassed at a protest. Show notes at www.slate.com/hangup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andrew Warshaw of World Football Insider joins World Football Daily to discuss the FIFA Congress, Presidential Election and the general scandal that surrounds the governing body for the world's game.
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