Soccer

4/21/2026 |  Soccer fan Orbán’s election loss could prompt rethink of Hungary’s sports ambitions (Associated Press (AP)) One of the biggest soccer fans in global politics, Viktor Orbán, has been sidelined from his big game.
The right-wing populist leader and Trump ally’s heavy defeat in the Hungarian elections means incoming Prime Minister Péter Magyar will be the one in charge when the Champions League final comes to Budapest next month.

4/21/2026 |  Homophobic chant surfaces again in Mexico stadiums as issue looms for World Cup (Associated Press (AP)) MEXICO CITY (AP) — After a few months in which it was heard only sporadically at local tournaments across Mexico, a homophobic chant has resurfaced strongly in recent weeks in what could be a prelude to what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.

4/21/2026 |  FIFA to put more more World Cup tickets on sale after adding new, more expensive categories (Fox Sports) FIFA is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories.
Soccer's governing body announced Tuesday it will make more tickets available at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday for all 104 games in Categories 1, 2 and 3 plus the new “front category” pricing it added this month.

4/21/2026 |  Scotland: Will Aberdeen FC get a new stadium? Residents support the project (StadiumDB.com) The future of Pittodrie Stadium is hanging in the balance. Aberdeen FC is pushing forward with plans for a seaside move, and growing public support could decide the fate of one of Scotland’s oldest stadiums. 

4/21/2026 |  Italy: Will Euro 2032 come to Palermo? Stadium funding approved (StadiumDB.com) Palermo is back in the race for top-tier football. Stadio Renzo Barbera has secured key funding approval, putting the city on track to bid for Euro 2032 matches.