UK to criminalise touts to shield fans from World Cup prices

While FIFA President Gianni Infantino continues to defend resale prices for World Cup tickets, the UK government looks to criminalise profiting from the resale...

US hotels sound alarm over World Cup 2026 demand gap

A new report from America's largest hotel association, AHLA, finds international travel barriers and FIFA room block cancellations are undermining World Cup economicsClose to...

Premier League pricing split deepens ahead of 2026/27 season

Clubs across the Premier League are taking different paths on ticket pricing, exposing a fragmented commercial strategyManchester City has frozen season ticket and matchday...

Former Liverpool CEO tells FIFA to ‘sort out’ ticket prices 

Having supported FIFA through past crises, Moore says today’s ticketing approach feels detached from the values that once united the World Cup.Former Liverpool CEO...

US states say Live Nation settlement won’t fix ticket prices 

Live Nation and Ticketmaster are still under heavy scrutiny, as critics raise concerns about the transparency and fairness of the settlement process.US state attorney...

Experts question FIFA’s 500 million World Cup tickets claim

FIFA’s claim of half a billion World Cup ticket requests has led to industry scrutiny, with experts questioning whether the figures reflect genuine fan...

A look at how 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets stack up

FIFA’s release of ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup has united supporter groups, with fans voicing opposition well before a ball has been...

Why a 1994 rule loophole continues football ticket resale issue

The UK is introducing a new ban on reselling tickets for entertainment events, but for football fans, a 30-year-plus ban prevents football tickets from...

FIFA NFTs under Swiss review ahead of 2026 World Cup

At a time when nearly every aspect of FIFA’s operations is facing criticism, its latest blockchain project has drawn scrutiny as well.Switzerland’s gambling regulator...

The money game in women’s rugby

As the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 reaches its climax at a sold-out Twickenham, the tournament has showcased not just record-breaking crowds but a...