Senegal have appointed former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new head coach, turning to the Dakar-born France legend to rebuild the national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign and the dismissal of Pape Thiaw.
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UGANDA: International Soccer Star Fatally Assaulted Over Phone Mugging In Kampala
Police in Uganda are investigating the fatal assault on soccer star David Owori during a robbery incident near his home in Kampala.
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FIFA: Uefa Kicks Against Infantino World Cup Private Investor’s Plan
European football’s governing body Uefa has reacted furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
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SOMALIA: Omar Artan Receives Hero’s Welcome After US Entry Denial
The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the US arrived in Mogadishu, to a hero’s welcome as a crowd of supporters and officials greeted him at the airport.
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SWITZERLAND: Star Striker Barred From Travelling Alongside Teammates To U.S.
Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was left behind at the 11th hour as his world cup teammates travelled to the U.S. on Tuesday after his ESTA authorisation was placed under review, the Swiss federation said.
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WORLD CUP: DRC Demands FIFA Refund Fans World Cup Tickets Over US Ebola Travel Restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has officially requested that FIFA reimburse its fans for the 2026 World Cup tickets, as they are now unable to enter the United States due to health restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak.
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UK: Stormzy To Produce Ian Wright Biopic
Ian Wright’s early life is being turned into a film produced by rapper Stormzy’s #Merky film company. The ex-Arsenal and England international, only turned professional in his early 20s, going on to become one of Arsenal’s top scorers.
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ITALY: Giorgia Meloni Rules Out Italy Taking Iran’s Spot At World Cup
Italy’s government has ruled out any suggestion the country could replace Iran at this summer’s World Cup due to the war in the Middle East.
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TAINTED: CAF President Defends Decision To Deny Senegal AFCON Victory Title
Confederation of African Football president, Patrice Motsepe, has defended the African football body’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations title.
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UNPLUGED: Masked Fan Unplugs VAR Monitor During German Football League Match
A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during a German second division football match.
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