Blatter Wants World Cup 'For Peace'
(ATR) Former FIFA president suggests boycotting the World Cup over the Russian spy poisoning would achieve nothing.
2018 FIFA World Cup Tickets: Huge Demand Upon Conclusion of Sales Phase 1
WBSC Congress Opens in Botswana -- Federations Focus
Also: First round of the 2018 FIFA World Cup ticket period ends Oct. 12; World Archery Championships begin Oct. 15.
Russian Company Lands Contract for FIFA World Cup
(ATR) Megalicense Entertainment wins bid for retail and licensing that begins with next month's Confederations Cup.
FIFA Lands Hisense for Russia World Cup -- Sponsor Spotlight
(ATR) Also: USOC and KT Tape continue partnership through Tokyo; Adidas to debut new USA Rugby kits.
Cricket Ready to Rejoin the Olympic Ranks -- Federations Focus
(ATR) ICC wants back into Olympics; AIBA announces qualifying tournaments; Brazil joins Russia at World Cup
IOC Vice President Cautions on Awarding Two Olympics
(ATR) John Coates tells Around the Rings he doesn’t think the IOC can award both the 2024 and 2028 Olympics this year.
Golden 25 - #1 - World Leaders Shape Olympic Future
(ATR) The heads of state of the Olympics "Big Three" -- US, Russia and China --will make a distinctive impact in 2017.
Golden 25 - #18 - FIFA President Juggles Reforms
(ATR) After winning election in 2016, Gianni Infantino looks to make a splash as FIFA President.
Changing of the Marketing Guard at FIFA
(ATR) FIFA's longtime marketing director leaves amidst restructuring plan.
