TNT Sports hands FIFA Club World Cup a major broadcast boost

March 6 – The FIFA World Club Cup (FCWC), which seemingly takes two steps backwards to every step forwards, will be breathing a semi-sigh of relief after it was announced that major US broadcaster TNT Sports will show 24 matches – including group stages, knockout games and the final on July 13 – on its combined networks of TNT, TBS and truTV. 

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FIFA poised to drop plans for 2026 Women’s Club World Cup

March 5 – FIFA will reportedly postpone the inaugural edition of the Women’s Club World Cup to at least 2027.

Originally planned for January and February 2026, the 16-team tournament has faced delays due to unconfirmed details such as the host, format, and qualification process. The postponement is expected be confirmed at the FIFA Council meeting on Wednesday.

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Infantino stands by Trump, Saudi 2032 award and leaves door open for Russia’s return

March 3 – FIFA boss Gianni Infantino is still cosying up to Donald Trump despite the US president’s seismic spat with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy  that shocked political commentators and the western world at large.

Infantino, who attended Trump’s inauguration in Washington last month and recently praised him for promoting a message of “peace and unity”, maintained a similar narrative after arriving in Northern Ireland to attend IFAB’s annual gathering on Friday and Saturday.

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