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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Folarin Balogun – A Chance Birth Led To World Cup Glory
The USA men’s soccer team’s 2026 World Cup hopes might hinge on star striker Folarin Balogun, who already scored multiple goals for Team USA in its opening match against Paraguay on June 12.
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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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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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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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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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US Bars Iranian Delegates From Attending 2026 World Cup Draw
The United States has denied the Iranian delegation’s entry into the country to attend the draw on December 5 for the 2026 World Cup, according to the Iranian Football Federation (FFI) spokesman Amir-Mehdi Alawi.
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UK: Gary Lineker Agrees Deal With New Broadcaster After BBC Exit
Gary Lineker’s acclaimed ‘The Rest is Football’ podcast has been snapped up by streaming giant DAZN weeks after parting ways with the BBC.
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CAMEROON: FIFA Hands Samuel Eto’o 6 months Ban From National Teams Games
Cameroon international Samuel Eto’o has been banned by FIFA from attending any national team games for six months.
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SPAIN: FA President To Resign Over ‘Kiss-Gate’
The outrage over the kissing by Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales of star player Jenni Hermoso on the lips as he handed the Spanish team gold medals after they beat England 1-0 in the final on Sunday in Sydney is to force his resignation.
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