ESPN
Could Infantino lose FIFA presidency after he lost the fight to sell off the World Cup?
Gianni Infantino's scrapped plans to privatize the World Cup might be the last straw.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ESPN
ESPN
Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.
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Mauricio Pochettino stays on as USMNT head coach with new deal through the 2030 World Cup
Pochettino originally took the job in Sept.2024 with a focus on leading the team at this summer's World Cup on home soil…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS Sports
WorldPingThe Guardian
Mauricio Pochettino agrees deal to stay as US coach through World Cup 2030
Pochettino joined US national team in 2024 Coach led US to last 16 at 2026 World Cup US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino and the US Soccer Federation have agreed to a contract extension that will keep Pochettino attached to the prog…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingNPR Top
U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino will stay through 2030 World Cup
Pochettino came on in 2024 to right the ship ahead of this year's World Cup, in which he led the team to a record three wins and helped ignite enthusiasm in millions of fans before a round of 16 exit.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NPR Top
WorldPingNASA
NASA Brings Space Exploration to the FIFA World Cup
From June 11 through July 19, NASA’s free interactive exhibit at FIFA Fan Festival™ brought space exploration to soccer fans in East Downtown Houston.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by NASA
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How Fake World Assets and onchain gacha became crypto’s latest craze
Fake World Assets turns forgotten NFTs into an onchain lottery — but is crypto’s latest obsession built to last?
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Cointelegraph