FIFA has revealed that its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) detected more than 89,000 abusive posts and comments during the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after analysing over six million pieces of content. According to FIFA’s latest report, approximately 225,000 posts and comments were flagged for human review, while around 1,000 accounts…
MotoGP has confirmed that the Malaysian Grand Prix will continue to be held at the Sepang International Circuit after signing a new agreement that extends its partnership until 2031. The deal, concluded with the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), secures the circuit’s place on the calendar for an additional five editions. The current contract was…
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, concerns surrounding security, cartel violence and large-scale protests threatened to overshadow Mexico’s role as one of the tournament’s co-hosts. Three weeks into the competition, however, those fears have largely failed to materialize. On the field, Mexico has enjoyed a dream start, becoming one of the standout teams of…
Wimbledon continues to strengthen its position as one of the most valuable properties in global sports, combining tradition with impressive financial growth. The tournament’s organizer, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), increased revenue by 4.2% to €490.9 million in 2025, while net profit rose by 10.3% year-over-year to €45.7 million. For its 138th edition,…
The Uruguayan Football Federation has decided to cancel the charter flight originally arranged for the national team following its early elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. As a result, players and staff will return home on commercial flights instead of traveling together aboard a dedicated aircraft. The decision comes after Marcelo Bielsa’s side endured…
The National Hockey League is preparing for a major expansion move in the United States, with Texas emerging as the next potential market for a new franchise. At the centre of the project is Everton FC owner Dan Friedkin, who has secured exclusive rights to develop a new NHL team in the state. texas becomes…
The International Tennis Federation has officially rebranded as World Tennis, marking a new chapter for the governing body that has overseen global tennis since 1913. Alongside the rebrand, World Tennis unveiled a long-term growth strategy aimed at increasing global tennis participation by 30% over the next decade, with a target of reaching 140 million players…
FIFA has announced that nearly 400,000 abusive messages have been removed from social media during the 2026 World Cup, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat online hate speech around the tournament. The figure surpasses the total number of abusive posts removed during the entire 2022 World Cup in Qatar, highlighting what FIFA describes…
One of the biggest prestige battles surrounding the 2030 FIFA World Cup—co-hosted by Spain, Portugal and Morocco—is unfolding over where the tournament final will be played. With FIFA yet to make an official decision, both Spain and Morocco are actively lobbying to host the final on their own soil, turning the issue into a high-level…
Stringent security measures and rigid stadium regulations continue to frustrate fans at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a full-blown “beverage crisis” unfolding at the gates ahead of the high-attendance Argentina vs. Algeria clash. As thousands of ticket holders attempted to enter the stadium under the scorching summer heat, they hit a strict security wall….
