Prince Ali stands to lead FIFA away from controversy
FIFA vice president Prince Ali of Jordan has announced that he will run for president, saying that it is time to steer FIFA away from “administrative controversy”
Genset demand surges as Qatar 2022 approaches
Mega construction projects underway in Qatar in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup are fuelling a surge in demand for power rental equipment
Italian stars back Qatar to succeed in 2022
Since winning the right to host the World Cup in 2022, Qatar has faced intense scrutiny and scepticism – but Buffon, Maggio and Benitez say the host nation has got what it takes
Qatar 2022 stadium design meets tough cooling targets
Meeting FIFA temperature requirements for the design of the Qatar Foundation Stadium, unveiled today, was a challenge for the lead architect
Russia World Cup can change perceptions – Sorokin
Alexei Sorokin, CEO of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia local organising committee, talks exclusively to HOST CITY about politics, venues, sexuality laws and more
Drop the secret ballot says FIFA ExCo Moya Dodd
Ending the secret ballot and limiting terms of office are among proposals raised by FIFA ExCo members at Soccerex Global Convention
FIFA: We must counter damaging allegations
FIFA ExCo members acknowledge that FIFA’s reputation is damaged and that it must become more communicative. HOST CITY reports from Soccerex Global Convention in Manchester
Indian Super League to be launched in Manchester
A senior delegation from India is attending Soccerex Global Convention to reveal plans for a lucrative new football league and the 2017 U-17 World Cup
Respect cultural differences, Qatar 2022 implores
In an exclusive interview with HOST CITY, Qatar 2022’s deputy general secretary stresses that the World Cup host nation and its guests must respect each another
Soccerex heads for Barbados to support the Americas
Soccerex has signed a new event partnership with the Barbados Tourism Authority, which will result in the global football industry event being held in the Caribbean for the first time.