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Brazilian star Neymar said he feels like a “kid” ahead of what will be fourth and “final” World Cup, which could yet risk being derailed by a nagging calf injury.
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Somali referee Omar Artan has insisted he had valid travel documents and the appropriate visa after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that has ended his dream of making history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Somalia has defended its referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over Artan’s denial of entry, saying that despite diplomatic engagement with US […]
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“Thank you for taking him with you. Thank you for turning the pain of loss into strength and into something so beautiful.
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Iran’s football federation on Tuesday said the United States has revoked its allocation of tickets for its World Cup group games, accusing the co-host of obstructing the attendance of Iranian supporters under the shadow of a bitter diplomatic row.
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“Despite the circumstances I am in a positive mood and I am focused on the next challenges in my refereeing career,” he said.
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Michael Olise sparkled brightest in a star-studded France attack on Monday, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over outgunned Northern Ireland in Lille.
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The Super Eagles will not be at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a painful reality for a nation that has become one of Africa’s most consistent producers of football talent.
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The Netherlands have suffered a setback ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defender Jurriën Timber was ruled out of the tournament due to a groin injury.
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According to the BBC on Monday, Artan was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and has since been returned to Turkey.
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