NYTIMES (Tariq Panja) - FIFA Executives Were Given Ultimatum to Approve World Cup Privatization Plan
The day before the World Cup final, key FIFA figures faced a stunning demand to sign off on a multibillion-dollar privatization project.
HUFFPOST - Infantino Must Rebuild Trust After Scrapping 'Ludicrous' World Cup Proposal, Ex-FIFA VP Says
European football’s governing body UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA events and accused the organization of putting the sport’s “soul” up for sale over the proposal.
ABCNEWS - FIFA says it's not moving forward with controversial World Cup sell-off plan
The move came after Europe's governing body for football said it would boycott the World Cup over the plan.
NPR (Rafael Nam) - European soccer leaders to boycott the World Cup in an unprecedented step
In an unprecedented step, European nations said they would boycott the World Cup unless FIFA reverses a controversial deal to sell minority stakes to the marquee soccer tournament.
NYTIMES (Christine Chung, Emma Baker and Arfa Momin) - Did the World Cup Live Up to Tourism Expectations? Here Are the Winners and Losers.
Host cities, hotels, tourism boards and more had lofty expectations for the World Cup, but some struck gold, while some fizzled. Here’s the breakdown.
HUFFPOST - Trump-Allied FIFA President Told 'His Time Is Up' By Top Soccer Official
“However, he has the support of the system and the federations, so there’s not much more to add, is there?” said La Liga president Javier Tebas.
HUFFPOST - FIFA Probes Argentina's Confrontation With Spain Players After World Cup Final
The Argentina players then stood facing their fans, with their backs to the podium, when Spain’s squad lifted the trophy.
ABCNEWS - WATCH: Spain celebrates World Cup title
The World Cup champions returned home as heroes after defeating Argentina 1-0 on Sunday.
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NYTIMES (Emma G. Fitzsimmons, David Waldstein and Stefanos Chen) - The World Cup in New York and New Jersey, by the Numbers
The World Cup brought hordes of soccer fans to town, and locals flocked to watch parties. But did the games deliver on promises of an economic boon?
HUFFPOST - Spain Star's Tattoo Vow Hilariously Comes Back To Haunt Him After World Cup Win
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said defender Marc Cucurella is a man of his word and must now go ahead with a tattoo of him.