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Club World Cup marks 'new era' for football: Infantino
AFP, Published on 13/06/2025
» MIAMI - FIFA president Gianni Infantino says the Club World Cup, which kicks off on Saturday, marks a historic "new era" for the game, comparing it to the first World Cup held in 1930.
Ishii admits Thailand face uphill task
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 13/06/2025
» Thailand national team coach Masatada Ishii has admitted that it would now be "difficult" for the War Elephants to qualify for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup finals in Saudi Arabia.
Fifa: ‘Ref cam’ will steer clear of controversy
AFP, Published on 12/06/2025
» MIAMI - Referees at this month’s Fifa Club World Cup will wear body cams with the footage used in broadcasts of the game — but only if the images are of non-controversial incidents, Fifa refereeing officials said on Wednesday.
A step too far? New Club World Cup set to have far-reaching impact on football
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS - FIFA's expanded Club World Cup which gets underway in the United States this weekend is a controversial addition to the global football calendar and one that could have a far-reaching impact on the sport in the years to come.
How have teams qualified for the Club World Cup?
AFP, Published on 11/06/2025
» PARIS — The new-look Fifa Club World Cup kicks off in the United States this weekend with 32 teams from around the globe taking part.
Fifa Club World Cup faces the ultimate test
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» MIAMI - With an eye-watering $1 billion in prize money, some of the biggest stars in the game and clubs competing from across the globe, Fifa’s new Club World Cup has all the ingredients to be a huge event.
Auckland City's amateurs take unpaid leave for Club World Cup adventure
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» HONG KONG — The revamped Club World Cup starting on Saturday brings together some of the most celebrated teams and players in global football. And Auckland City.
World Cup 2026 host cities say fans 'welcome'
AFP, Published on 10/06/2025
» NEW YORK - American World Cup host city officials assured Monday that overseas fans would be welcome at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico despite "uncertainty" amid ongoing concerns over visas, border controls and social unrest.
Coach Ishii: 'We are ready for Turkmenistan battle'
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 10/06/2025
» Thailand and Turkmenistan face off Tuesday night in a key Group D clash of the qualifiers for the 2026 AFC Asian Cup with the winners almost certain to seal a spot in the finals in Saudi Arabia.
War Elephants flex muscles for key clash
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 09/06/2025
» After a long flight to Ashgabat, the War Elephants went straight to the training venue on Saturday in the hope of getting used to the artificial surface on which they will be playing Turkmenistan Tuesday night.