Mexican referee Cesar Ramos will take charge of the Group A match between Argentina and Peru in the Copa America 2024. Ramos, a FIFA referee since 2014, has officiated major international matches including the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
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FIFA will host its inaugural FIFAe World Cup of Football Manager, a competition for virtual managers on the popular video game. Players will compete for a $100,000 prize pool, showcasing their football strategy and tactics. The event will feature representatives from FIFA member associations across all six confederations, with players able to register online.
The Indian women’s national football team has announced a 29-player probable squad for their upcoming friendlies against Myanmar in July 2024. The team will be looking to build on their recent experience against Uzbekistan as they prepare for future international competitions.
EA Sports’ Team of the Season (TOTS) is set to return for the 2023-24 campaign, bringing special player cards and a six-week celebration of the season’s best performers. Leaked cards have revealed that top players like Rodri, Christopher Nkunku, Heung-Min Son, Erling Haaland, and Virgil van Dijk will receive TOTS cards.
Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be at the top of all-time goalscorers, with Lionel Messi catching up slowly. Other notable players on the list include Romario, Gerd Muller, Ferenc Puskas, Pele, and Josef Bican.
Apple and FIFA are reportedly close to securing a deal for an exclusive soccer tournament, which will take place in the United States from June 15 to July 13, 2025. However, multiple concerns have been raised regarding the tournament. It lacks a name and a definitive list of host cities, and the leasing of large stadiums, sponsorships, and player availability remain uncertain. This exclusivity also means viewers will need a subscription to Apple TV+ to watch the matches, a decision that has drawn criticism from some FIFA executives.
FIFA is reportedly nearing a deal with Apple that would grant the tech giant exclusive worldwide television rights for a newly established month-long club tournament. Valued at approximately $1 billion, the agreement would boost Apple’s streaming service amid intense competition in the industry. This would be FIFA’s first-ever single worldwide contract for broadcasting rights.
FIFA and Apple are reportedly close to finalizing an agreement that would grant Apple exclusive worldwide television rights for a new month-long club tournament. The deal, estimated at around $1 billion, would mark FIFA’s first single worldwide broadcasting contract and give Apple’s streaming service an edge in the competitive streaming market. However, FIFA executives have expressed concerns over the potential lack of free-to-air rights, which could limit access to the event for non-Apple TV+ subscribers.
FIFA and Apple TV are reportedly finalizing a broadcast agreement for the 2025 Club World Cup, which will see tech giant Apple potentially pay $1 billion for the rights to tournament featuring top clubs like Man City and Real Madrid. The expanded tournament, set to take place between June 15 and July 13, 2025, will be hosted in the USA as a tune-up ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Apple is reportedly close to securing a global television deal with FIFA for a new month-long, World Cup-style tournament featuring top teams. The agreement, expected to be announced next month, would mark FIFA’s first single worldwide contract and Apple’s latest entry into soccer broadcasting following its $2.5 billion deal for MLS streaming rights.