FIFA could face legal action if Women’s World Cup players are not paid equally
FIFPRO and national players’ unions have reportedly sought legal advice on possible next steps if players at the Women’s World Cup do not receive prize money on par with men’s players. FIFPRO has asked FIFA to set prize money proportionally equal across the men’s and women’s tournaments. Its proposal also calls for keeping at least […]
Andrew Novak wins easily in Mexico, rumors swirl about Blades Brown being knighted, and Fifa Laopakdee returns to the Masters
The Mexico Open didn’t match the dramatic finish at Vidanta Vallarta last year, when Andrew Novak seemed to channel Tiger Woods. Still, it’s hard to complain about a player getting hot and earning his first solo PGA Tour title. Teenager Blades Brown also played in Mexico, finishing tied for 19th. While he was there, an […]
FIFA was untruthful about funding PR to support Gianni Infantino just days after a contracted agency started a worldwide campaign.
FIFA has allegedly misled the public about hiring a British marketing firm to support its president, Gianni Infantino, amidst his ongoing political troubles, according to leaked emails obtained by The Post. In response to an article published by this newspaper, FIFA categorically denied that it had engaged Sir Martin Sorrell’s London agency, Monks, to assist […]
FIFA president Gianni Infantino enlists Martin Sorrell for a campaign focused on survival, according to sources.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, facing significant scrutiny, has engaged British marketing expert Sir Martin Sorrell’s agency to help retain his influence in global soccer. Remarkably, he is using FIFA’s own funds for this initiative, as confirmed by three sources familiar with the situation. The contract with Monks, a digital advertising firm owned by Sorrell’s S4 […]
Billboard in Times Square calls for the removal of FIFA president Gianni Infantino
On Friday, fans voicing their discontent with FIFA President Gianni Infantino took their protest to Times Square, targeting the soccer executive with a massive billboard. They urged soccer federations to prevent him from participating in matches and tournaments. This digital billboard, which lit up at 6 a.m. at Broadway and West 43rd Street, displayed messages […]
Alex Spiro representing Josh Kushner’s Thrive in legal battle regarding $20B FIFA agreement
Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital has brought on prominent attorney Alex Spiro to handle its legal issues related to FIFA’s troubled plan to divest a stake in the World Cup, a move initially valued at $20 billion. Spiro, a partner at the New York firm Quinn Emanuel, has represented high-profile figures such as Elon Musk, Jay-Z, […]
Josh Kushner from Thrive Capital criticizes the political factors behind the canceled $20B FIFA deal.
Josh Kushner, CEO of Thrive Capital, has commented on FIFA’s failed $20 billion initiative to sell a stake in the World Cup, acknowledging that his firm “failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football” during the negotiations. The initiative, referred to as FIFA Forward Enterprise, aimed to attract up to $4.2 billion from Thrive […]
FIFA leader Gianni Infantino calls off scheduled speech at fancy Hamptons event due to legal concerns
FIFA president Gianni Infantino unexpectedly backed out of a high-profile event for Wall Street elites, amidst legal pressures from UEFA regarding a failed sell-off deal involving billionaire Joshua Kushner. Sources indicate that he was scheduled to give a speech Friday night at the Milken Hamptons Dialogues but canceled his appearance. It seems Infantino made the […]
Josh Kushner’s Lakers purchase keeps the winning momentum going after the FIFA incident
Kushner’s Comeback with Lakers Acquisition Just under two weeks after his $4.2 billion attempt to secure FIFA’s commercial rights fell apart, Josh Kushner is making headlines again. The 41-year-old venture capitalist has struck a deal with former Disney CEO Bob Iger to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for an astonishing $12.5 billion. This new venture […]
UEFA plans to withdraw from the World Cup due to a $20 billion FIFA agreement involving Kushner, according to reports.
UEFA Plans Boycott of FIFA Events UEFA, which oversees European soccer and has 55 member nations, is preparing to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA events. This decision is in response to a $20 billion takeover plan resembling a Wall Street deal, according to sources close to the situation. The formal approval of this […]