Sepp Blatter

Blatter blasts FIFA’s $20B plan to sell World Cup stakes

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Wednesday sharply criticized the football governing body's plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to manage the World Cup, calling the tournament a cultural heritage that should not be turned into a commercial asset…

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter calls for new leadership after World Cup

Spain claimed their second FIFA World Cup title on Sunday, beating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute, capitalizing after Argentina's…

Ex-FIFA chief Blatter slams World Cup visa denials

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on June 12 at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, has been overshadowed by a series of visa denials that have drawn sharp criticism of both the United States government and FIFA's leadership, raising…