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Express Tribune
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
FIFA honours Shaheen Shah Afridi
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has paid a unique tribute to Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi by featuring him alongside football legends in a recent social media post. In an Instagram post shared by the official FIFA World Cup account, Afridi was seen alongside global football icons Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Luka Modric — athletes all famously associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. The caption simply read, "The iconic," celebrating global sporting legends who have worn the legendary number. According to sources, FIFA's intent behind the post was to engage Pakistani fans ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Local digital teams are reportedly working on enhancing fan engagement through tailored social media campaigns in various countries, including Pakistan. The tribute from FIFA reflects Afridi's growing influence and global recognition as an athlete. He now joins the ranks of legendary sports figures symbolically associated with the iconic number 10 jersey. It is pertinent to mention that under Shaheen Afridi's captaincy, Lahore Qalandars clinched the title in the recently concluded Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10, defeating Quetta Gladiators by six wickets at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Chasing a target of 202, the Qalandars needed 13 runs in the final over. Sikandar Raza rose to the occasion, hitting a four and a six to seal the win with just one delivery remaining. With this triumph, Shaheen further extended his record as the most successful captain in PSL history. Already the only skipper to win back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, Afridi has now become the first captain to lift the PSL trophy three times. At just 25 years old, he stands alone atop the list of PSL-winning captains. All other captains in the league's history have secured the title only once.
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
🚨FIFA bans Pumas and Atlas from signing players this summer
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. In an unexpected move, FIFA included Atlas and Pumas in its "blacklist" of clubs prohibited from signing players as of May 28. The measure also affects Atlético Morelia and Cancún FC of the Expansion League, according to the publication on the official portal of the organization. FIFA published that both clubs will not be able to register new players until further notice, without specifying a date to lift the sanction or the exact causes of the punishment. This type of restriction is usually linked to financial non-compliance. When there are debts for transfers or salaries and there is a resolution in this regard, FIFA can prohibit clubs from making transfers. In this case, it is not yet clear if Pumas and Atlas are facing this situation, although it is the most frequent reason behind this type of sanctions. Both teams issued a statement about their situations. El Club Universidad Nacional informa:🔗 #DePumasSoy #OhUniversidad — PUMAS (@PumasMX) May 28, 2025 COMUNICADO OFICIAL. — Atlas FC (@AtlasFC) May 28, 2025 The red and blacks had just announced the definitive purchase of Adrián Mora, and they would have already had everything tied up for the transfer of Gustavo Ferrareis. 📸 RODRIGO OROPEZA - AFP or licensors
The Irish Sun
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Colin O'Brien warns of club v country showdown ahead of Ireland's U17 World Cup campaign
COLIN O'BRIEN confirmed the World Cup has the potential for a club versus country row - but argued that there is no greater stage for Ireland's rising stars. The Ireland Under-17 manager yesterday named his squad for three friendlies in Croatia next week that begin preparations for 2 Republic of Ireland manager Colin O'Brien reckons a club v country row could ensue ahead of the U17 World Cup 2 Republic of Ireland manager Colin O'Brien and his side travel to Qatar in November Ireland know they will face But the Boys in Green's first World Cup appearance at Under-17 level has the potential for issues with clubs, as the squad will get together on October 27. That is a few days before the League of Ireland Premier Division finale on November 1, and FAI Cup final on November 8, with the promotion relegation play-off also that week. And with the likes of Shamrock Rovers' Michael Noonan, Galway's Cillian Tollett, and Finn Harps Josh Cullen all in first team action, the Ireland gaffer admitted talks will be needed. Read more on football He said: 'There is not a FIFA window at that time. It's one we've got to manage and just watch as time unfolds over the summer. 'Certain teams might have leagues wrapped up, might be in or out of cups. It's something I'm very aware of and I will be in communication with clubs. 'At the end of the day, the players are contracted to the clubs. But we'll want our best players for the World Cup. 'Hopefully when you're asking me that question in late September, early October, we have more clarity on it. Most read in Football 'There will be a time when we'll have to talk about it, but right now, we've got to let the players get on and the club's get on with making their mark in Europe and in the country.' Clubs are not obliged not release players as it is not in a FIFA window though O'Brien is arranging all warm-up fixtures on official international dates. 'You can't make this up' - Irish fans in stitches at Ruesha Littlejohn's playful prank upon Katie McCabe's camp arrival And he stressed that it is not a League of Ireland-only issue, as players around Europe - like Rory Finneran at Newcastle United and Jaden Umeh at Benfica - are playing at a higher age group for their clubs at the moment. But he stressed that the World Cup is a great platform for an exciting crop of players who have come through the hardest route to reach Qatar. He said: 'The World Cup, you want your best players, what an opportunity to showcase individuals from our clubs in this country as well. 'For me you won't get a better stage for young players. It's historic. For us to get there, it's the hardest Confederation and toughest Confederation to get out of. 'We started out in the tournament, there were 54 countries, that then goes into a second phase of 28…we got to there. 'Then out of 28, the Under-17 Euros…only seven teams qualified. We would have qualified if this was last year, because we finished second (at it was a 16-team tournament). 'What they did then is they gave 11 places for the World Cup. there were seven groups going on in March but only four countries qualified from the other seven. 'Spain haven't qualified for this (or) the Netherlands….we have. We're doing something right. 'This is my eighth year and this will be our fifth major competition for this age group. We've been to four European finals and this will be our first World Cup. 'It can inspire, it can showcase the talent we have, for me the big one as well, it's the generation that are coming underneath the 17s group.' O'Brien also acknowledged the profile on his team could help put more political focus on funding football. He added: 'I think the Government could look at the World Cup, absolutely, but whether it's the World Cup or not, we have to secure funding. It has to be secured to progress basically. 'We're up against it. We are competitive, but if we want to keep in those competitive layers, we have to secure funding. 'I'll always say this, it's not the Tier one countries I'd be comparing ourselves to, the Portugals, the Spains, they're just all on a different level completely and have been right through their history. 'I'm talking now about the Eastern Bloc countries. I'm talking about Tier three countries, Scandinavian countries. 'They are all developing and accelerating their resources and developments every year. For us to be in that mix, we really have to secure the funding.' Squad: Moloney (Southampton), A Noonan (Shamrock Rovers), Butler (Wexford), Cullen (Finn Harps), Gabbidon (Malmo), Kovalevskis (Shamrock Rovers), Leonard (Dundalk), McDonagh (Venezia), Spaight (Dundalk), Sherlock (Hoffenheim), Finneran (Newcastle United), McAteer (Finn Harps), McMahon-Brown (Burnley), Ozhianvuna (Shamrock Rovers), Akinrintoyo (Shamrock Rovers), Hayes (St Patrick's Athletic), Lee (Shamrock Rovers), M Noonan (Shamrock Rovers), Tollett (Galway United), Umeh (Benfica).
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How to get tickets to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability subject to change. The FIFA Club World Cup will run from June 14-July 13, 2025, here's what you need to know to watch the matches in person. (Jacob Kupferman - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) 32 of the greatest soccer clubs from around the world will head to the USA for the FIFA Club World Cup which runs from June 14 through July 13 in stadiums across the country. Unlike the regular World Cup – which will take place in 2026 and pits national teams against each other — the Club World Cup features individual club teams from the world's most prestigious soccer federations. The top 32 teams that qualify are then drawn into eight groups of four. Group winners and runners-up will then advance into a knockout round of 16, and then quarterfinals, semifinals, and a championship final taking place on July 13 at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. 31 of these teams qualified for the tournament by winning or placing in a continental title tournament over the last four years, however, there's one exception: Inter Miami has not won a title but they've qualified because a spot has been reserved for a team representing the host nation. Which means that, barring any injuries or extenuating circumstances, MLS's star player Lionel Messi will be there. Advertisement Inter Miami plays the very first match of the tournament on June 14; here's everything you need to know about how to get tickets to that match and every other game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. How to get tickets to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Find tickets on Ticketmaster When is the FIFA Club World Cup? The FIFA Club World Cup begins on June 14. The tournament will consist of 63 games, with a championship final on July 13, 2025. Where will FIFA Club World Cup games be held? The host cities for the FIFA Club World Cup are: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL) MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ) Lumen Field (Seattle, WA) Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA) Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, NC) TQL Stadium (Cincinnati, OH) Rose Bowl Stadium (Los Angeles, CA) GEODIS Park (Nashville, TN) Camping World Stadium (Orlando, FL) Inter&Co Stadium (Orlando, FL) Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA) Audi Field (Washington, D.C.). How to get FIFA Club World Cup tickets You can get tickets to every game of the FIFA Club World Cup on Ticketmaster. When do FIFA Club World Cup tickets go on sale? Tickets for all games are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Advertisement Find tickets on Ticketmaster How much are FIFA Club World Cup tickets? FIFA Club World Cup tickets for most venues during the group stage start at $40-50 depending on the venue. As the competition advances, ticket prices increase, with semifinal tickets starting around $200, and tickets to the championship final ranging between $430 and $2,300. Tickets are also available via reliable third-party resellers like StubHub. Find tickets on StubHub FIFA Club World Cup Schedule (All times Eastern) The scheduled group stage matches are listed below. You can check out the complete schedule for all 63 FIFA Club World Cup matches here. Saturday, June 14 Group A: Al Ahly FC v Inter Miami CF, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 15 Group C: FC Bayern München v Auckland City FC, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group B: Paris Saint-Germain v Atlético de Madrid, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 12:00 p.m. Group A: SE Palmeiras v FC Porto, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 6:00 p.m. Group B: Botafogo v Seattle Sounders FC, Lumen Field, Seattle, 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 16 Group D: Chelsea FC v Los Angeles FC/Club América, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 3:00 p.m. Group C: CA Boca Juniors v SL Benfica, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 6:00 p.m. Group D: CR Flamengo v Espérance Sportive de Tunis, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 17 Group F: Fluminense FC v Borussia Dortmund, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group E: CA River Plate v Urawa Red Diamonds Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Group F: Ulsan HD v Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, 6:00 p.m. Group E: CF Monterrey v FC Internazionale Milano, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, 18 June Group G: Manchester City v Wydad AC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m. Group H: Real Madrid C. F. v Al Hilal, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 3:00 p.m. Group H: CF Pachuca v FC Salzburg, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 6:00 p.m. Group G: Al Ain FC v Juventus FC, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 9:00 p.m. Thursday, June 19 Group A: SE Palmeiras v Al Ahly FC, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group A: Inter Miami CF v FC Porto, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 3:00 p.m. Group B: Seattle Sounders FC v Atlético de Madrid, Lumen Field, Seattle, 3:00 Group B: Paris Saint-Germain v Botafogo, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 Friday, June 20 Group C: SL Benfica v Auckland City FC - Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, 12:00 p.m. Group D: CR Flamengo v Chelsea FC - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 2:00 p.m. Group D: Los Angeles FC/Club América v Espérance Sportive de Tunis, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 5:00 p.m. Group C: FC Bayern München v CA Boca Juniors - Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21 Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns FC v Borussia Dortmund, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group E: FC Internazionale Milano v Urawa Red Diamonds, Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Group F: Fluminense FC v Ulsan HD, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 6:00 p.m. Group E: CA River Plate v CF Monterrey, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 22 Group G: Juventus FC v Wydad AC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 12:00 p.m. Group H: Real Madrid C. F. v CF Pachuca, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 3:00 p.m. Group H: FC Salzburg v Al Hilal, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 6:00 p.m. Group G: Manchester City v Al Ain FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 9:00 p.m. Monday, June 23 Group B: Seattle Sounders FC v Paris Saint-Germain, Lumen Field, Seattle, 12:00 p.m. Advertisement Group B: Atlético de Madrid v Botafogo, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 12:00 p.m. Group A: Inter Miami CF v SE Palmeiras, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 9:00 p.m. Group A: FC Porto v Al Ahly FC, MetLife Stadium, New York New Jersey, 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 24 Group C: Auckland City FC v CA Boca Juniors, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 2:00 p.m. Group C: SL Benfica v FC Bayern München, Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 3:00 p.m. Group D: Los Angeles FC/Club América v CR Flamengo, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 9:00 p.m. Group D: Espérance Sportive de Tunis v Chelsea FC, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 25 Group F: Borussia Dortmund v Ulsan HD, TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, 3:00 p.m. Advertisement Group F: Mamelodi Sundowns FC v Fluminense FC, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 3:00 p.m. Group E: FC Internazionale Milano v CA River Plate, Lumen Field, Seattle, 6:00 p.m. Group E: Urawa Red Diamonds v CF Monterrey, Rose Bowl Stadium, Los Angeles, 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 26 Group G: Juventus FC v Manchester City, Camping World Stadium, Orlando, 3:00 p.m. Group G: Wydad AC v Al Ain FC, Audi Field, Washington, D.C., 3:00 p.m. Group H: Al Hilal v CF Pachuca, GEODIS Park, Nashville, 8:00 p.m. Group H: FC Salzburg v Real Madrid C. F., Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, 9:00 p.m. Find tickets on Ticketmaster
Edmonton Journal
8 hours ago
- Business
- Edmonton Journal
Canada Soccer reports 2024 loss of $4 million, looks to eliminate deficit in 2026
Article content Canada Soccer reported a loss of $4 million in 2024, up from $2.5 million the year before. Article content The deficit is just under the $4.2 million the governing body had projected in early 2024. The gap was covered by cash reserves, of which Canada Soccer now has $5.9 million remaining. 'Better than projected but we all know that operating at levels of deficit of this magnitude is not sustainable,' Canada Soccer chief executive officer and general secretary Kevin Blue said in an interview. ' And it is our intent to reduce the deficit for 2025 … and then eliminate the deficit in '26.' Article content The association has projected a $2.4 million deficit in 2025. The governing body reported 2024 revenue of $37.546 million and expenses of $41.117 million. In 2023, the figures were $34.505 million in revenue and $37.187 in expenses. The 2024 revenue included 'approaching $2 million' in philanthropy. Blue says that is part of more than $10 million already committed, with the rest coming in future years. And he anticipates more to come. Such gifts helped Canada Soccer hire national team coaches Jesse Marsch and Casey Stoney. The 2024 revenue includes $7.2 million in membership fees, $15.9 million in commercial and other fees, $3.7 in government grants and $10.7 million in FIFA and CONCACAF grants. Expenses included $21.1 million spent on national teams and $6 million in 'general and administrative' costs. According to the financial statement, Canada Soccer is entitled to receive between $3 million and $4 million annually from Canadian Soccer Business, which handles the association's broadcasting and sponsorship rights. Article content The CSB agreement, which has been decried by national team players who believe the deal is holding back the game in Canada, runs through Dec. 1, 2027, 'with a possible extension, at the discretion of CSB, to Dec. 31, 2037,' according to the financial statement. Canada Soccer and CSB, whose investor group and board includes the Canadian Premier League owners, have been in negotiations about restructuring the rights agreement. The financial statement also notes a US$5 million loan that Canada Soccer received from FIFA in June 2023 as part of the world governing body's COVID-19 Relief Plan 'to help alleviate the economic effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.' Under the loan agreement, US$4 million is to be spent on national teams of all age categories with US$1 million to be spent on 'staff costs and the (re-) hiring of essential staff where necessary.' The loan, which does not carry interest, is to be repaid US$1 million a year from 2027 through 2031. Latest National Stories
