Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to make his 200th appearance for Argentina when the reigning world champions face Algeria in their opening Group J match at the FIFA World Cup. The 38-year-old forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history, would become the first Argentine player to reach the milestone,...
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Oyarzabal Goes 30 Minutes In A World Cup Game Without Touching The Ball
Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal became the first player on record to go 30 minutes in a FIFA World Cup match without touching the ball during his team’s goalless draw against Cape Verde, according to Opta statistics. Oyarzabal, who started up front for Spain, failed to register a single touch in the opening half hour of...
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Somali Referee Denied U.S. Entry To Get Full Payment From FIFA
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry into the United States to officiate at the FIFA Club World Cup, will still receive his full tournament fee despite missing the competition, reports the BBC. Artan was questioned for 11 hours by U.S. immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being informed that he...
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Iran Officials Successfully Appeal Some Visa Denials For World Cup Bound Officials
Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have successfully appealed U.S. visa denials, but 11 officials will still be unable to travel to the United States for matches during the tournament, Iranian football officials said. Iran last week criticised Washington for refusing visas to several members of its national team’s backroom staff despite U.S. authorities...
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Tottenham Sign Senesi On Free Transfer
Tottenham Hotspur have signed Argentine defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer following his departure from Bournemouth, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.The 29-year-old centre-back will officially join Tottenham on July 1, subject to international clearance, becoming the club’s second signing of the summer after Scotland defender Andy Robertson arrived on a free transfer...
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Somalia Protests U.S. Entry Denial Decision For Referee
Somalia has expressed regret over a decision by the United States to deny entry to Somali international referee Omar Artan, one of the country’s most prominent sporting figures. In a statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the government had made diplomatic efforts with U.S. authorities to support Artan’s travel but was...
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Somali Referee Denied Entry To US For World Cup
denying him entry to the United States and preventing him from officiating scheduled matches harms not only him personally but also undermines football's commitment to fairness, merit, and the spirit of fair play.
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American Duo Makes Red Bull Cliff Diving History In St. Petersburg
The victory marked a major breakthrough for Arnett, whose consistency and composure throughout the competition proved decisive in one of the closest finishes of the season.
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Wemby Inspires Spurs’ NBA Finals Fightback
For the Knicks, who made 13 turnovers and were outscored 25-18 from the free throw line, a perceived lack of second-half foul calls upset coach Mike Brown.
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Diarra Settles $76 mn Transfer Dispute With FIFA, Belgian FA After Landmark Ruling
Former France midfielder Lassana Diarra has settled his long-running legal dispute with FIFA and the Belgian Football Association, ending a case that prompted significant changes to global football transfer regulations. Report on Monday said that Diarra had reached a comprehensive agreement with the parties involved in a legal battle valued at about 65 million euros...