I love football edits, they are now a fundamental part of the football ecosystem. Edits have evolved from soundless grainy highlight videos to pure cinema in some cases. I watch a lot of edits during the week whilst scouting for players and want to pinpoint some of my favourite.

I love football edits, they are now a fundamental part of the football ecosystem. Edits have evolved from soundless grainy highlight videos to pure cinema in some cases. I watch a lot of edits during the week whilst scouting for players and want to pinpoint some of my favourite.

‍President Trump’s high-profile interactions with FIFA – such as receiving a FIFA Club World Cup ball from Gianni Infantino – underscore how politics and sport have intertwined as the U.S. prepares to host the world. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, was initially sold to the world under a banner of unity. Back in 2018, when the “United 2026” bid won, leaders spoke of “the unity of the three nations” and how a shared World Cup would bridge divides. But fast forward to 2025: that unity narrative is being stress-tested by tariff disputes and political rhetoric. In this four part series we examine the evidence, a complex picture emerges of rising costs, uneasy sponsors, concerned fans, and questions about the road to the 2026 World Cup.

If there’s one group that could feel the tariff impact in a very tangible way, it’s the fans. Football fans ultimately foot many of the bills in this industry – buying jerseys, tickets, subscribing to sports channels, traveling to tournaments. With a trade war brewing, supporters from Los Angeles to London are asking: will we end up paying more to enjoy the sport we love? Will football fans bear the brunt of rising costs for products and experiences? In this four part series we examine the evidence, a complex picture emerges of rising costs, uneasy sponsors, concerned fans, and questions about the road to the 2026 World Cup.

Luka Modrić Becomes Co-Owner of Swansea City: A Galáctico Enters the Boardroom

Global football is fuelled not just by goals and glory, but by sponsorships and international brand partnerships. From shirt sponsors to athletic apparel providers and stadium naming rights, these deals tie clubs to multinational corporations – the very entities now grappling with Trump’s tariffs. Will multinational sponsors pull back from football if trade barriers complicate branding? It’s a concern on many minds, as companies reassess marketing strategies in a politically charged atmosphere. In this four part series we examine the evidence, a complex picture emerges of rising costs, uneasy sponsors, concerned fans, and questions about the road to the 2026 World Cup.

I love football edits, they are now a fundamental part of the football ecosystem. Edits have evolved from soundless grainy highlight videos to pure cinema in some cases. I watch a lot of edits during the week whilst scouting for players and want to pinpoint some of my favourite.

President Donald Trump’s sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs have sent shockwaves through the global economy – and even the world of football is feeling the tremors. Announced in early April, these measures include a baseline 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, with much steeper rates (up to 50%+) on certain countries accused of unfair trade practices. Trump touted the tariffs as a long-overdue levelling of the playing field in trade. “They charge us, we charge them,” he said bluntly, describing April 2 as “Liberation Day” for American industry. No sector is spared by this paradigm shift in trade – not even football. From the richest European clubs to grassroots American fans, everyone is bracing for impact. Could a global trade war really ripple into the world’s most popular sport? In this four part series we examine the evidence, a complex picture emerges of rising costs, uneasy sponsors, concerned fans, and questions about the road to the 2026 World Cup.

I love football edits, they are now a fundamental part of the football ecosystem. Edits have evolved from soundless grainy highlight videos to pure cinema in some cases. I watch a lot of edits during the week whilst scouting for players and want to pinpoint some of my favourite.

The CAS & Football Annual Report 2024 reveals a notable focus on football agent-related appeals last year. These are cases brought to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) involving decisions about football agents, such as agent licensing or agent contract disputes. According to the report, seven CAS appeals in 2024 involved agent matters, accounting for about 6% of all FIFA-related football appeals, up from roughly 3 cases (≈2%) in 2023 . This uptick reflects the impact of FIFA’s new Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) and the increasing willingness of stakeholders to challenge decisions involving agents. Below is an analysis of the key agent-related CAS cases in 2024, highlighting the subjects of the appeals, the legal issues at stake, and their outcomes. We also discuss emerging trends and implications for football agents based on the data.