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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UK: Court Orders Football Manager To Pay Eni Aluko £300k Over Vile X Posts
Former footballer Joey Barton has been ordered to pay Eni Aluko £300,000 after comparing the female pundit to Rose West in a string of posts.
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FIFA: Infantino Justify Trump’s Peace Prize Award, Considers Ending Russia Ban
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino justified awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the organization’s inaugural Peace Prize last year, saying that he was “instrumental” in saving lives in conflicts, including the war in Gaza.
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Sadio Mane: A Legacy Beyond Goals
Saido Mane cemented his status after Senegal’s controversial AFCON win, writes Sam French. Even before Sunday’s win against Morocco, Mane was widely regarded as one of the greatest African footballers of his generation. He has won many individual accolades, been part of numerous successful teams and a winner on the international stage. The AFCON win against Morocco was the second African title he has won with his nation of Senegal.
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