FIFA Women's World Cup

Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career

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Alex Morgan says goodbye in San Diego to crowd of 26,500 after an illustrious 15-year career

SAN DIEGO — Fighting tears, Alex Morgan waved to the crowd and walked off the field for the last time on Sunday as she capped an impactful 15-year career. Despite the nearly 100-degree heat, a crowd of 26,516 filled San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium for Morgan’s farewell match. The two-time Women’s World Cup winner announced on … Read more

FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth $4.6 million in Women’s World Cup year

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FIFA gives president Infantino 33% raise in pay deal worth .6 million in Women’s World Cup year

GENEVA — FIFA raised president Gianni Infantino’s base salary 33% last year to lift his total pay package to more than 4.13 million Swiss francs ($4.67 million), soccer’s governing body said in its financial report. Infantino was re-elected unopposed in 2023 to extend his presidency to 11 years before FIFA staged the Women’s World Cup … Read more