In the biggest news of the morning, Marca is reporting that Saudi Arabia no longer intends to bid for the 2030 Men’s World Cup. It will now be a contest between the Southern Cone of South America and the Iberian peninsula (+Morocco and Ukraine).
Saudi Arabia decides to withdraw from the 2030 World Cup | Marca (es)
The triple-nation bid from Spain-Portugal-Morocco is now considered the front runner
Also, here’s a feature on ACL injuries in women’s soccer.
The ACL Crisis in Women’s Soccer Part 1: Risk Factors
Women’s fútbol globally is experiencing a surge of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries.