"FIFA Settles Lawsuit, Considers Allowing Domestic League Matches in Foreign Countries"

New York-based event promoter Relevent Sports has dropped FIFA as a defendant in its antitrust lawsuit, signaling a potential shift in FIFA's stance on allowing domestic club games to be played in foreign countries. The resolution between Relevent and FIFA does not include U.S. Soccer, which remains a defendant in the case. The agreement calls for the dismissal of all claims against FIFA and states that FIFA will be bound by the final decision in the suit regarding official season games held outside of the participating league's home territory. This development could pave the way for teams to play official league matches outside their home territory, potentially opening up commercial opportunities in the United States.