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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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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DR Congo-Chile Friendly Cancelled Over Ebola Concerns
Democratic Republic of Congo’s international friendly against Chile, scheduled for June 9 in Spain, has been cancelled after local authorities raised health concerns linked to an Ebola outbreak in the African nation. Juan Franco, mayor of La Linea de la Concepcion, signed a decree preventing the match from taking place, citing recommendations from Andalusia’s regional...
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Infantino Gets African Asian Backing Ahead FIFA Re-election
Gianni Infantino has received a major boost to his re-election hopes after African and Asian football bodies pledged their support ahead of the 2027 vote. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Asian Football Confederation both said they would back Infantino if he stands for a fourth term as head of FIFA. CAF said in...