Jules Boykoff, an expert in international sports politics, spotted exactly how Trump will use the tournament as a “political life raft.” President Donald Trump has made a serious effort to use sports to his political advantage. Just this year, he’s invited Lionel Messi and his team to the White Hou»»»

DPA Berlin FIFA president Gianni Infantino is pushing for Iran to participate in the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico this summer despite the conflict against co-hosts US and Israel. “We want Iran to play, and Iran will play in the World Cup. There is no plan B, C, or D - there is »»»