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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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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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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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...
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South Africa’s Bafana Banana Depart For Mexico After Visa Delay
Bafana Bafana South Africa’s national football team departed for Mexico on Monday, a day later than planned after visa delays. The South African Football Association (SAFA) said the squad were scheduled to leave on Sunday but were held back at the last minute after it was discovered that four members of the set-up did not...
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North Korean Club Wins Asian Women’s Champions League
North Korean side Naegohyang won the Asian Women’s Champions League on Saturday, defeating Japan’s Tokyo Verdy Beleza 1-0 in the final in Suwon, South Korea. Captain Kim Kyong Yong scored shortly before half-time to secure victory and the continental title in the club’s debut season in the competition. Players celebrated the triumph by parading North...
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Hull Threatens Legal Action Over Play-Off Controversy
Hull City owner Acun Ilicali said on Saturday the club would pursue legal action if they failed to secure promotion in the Championship play-off final, amid continued controversy over Middlesbrough’s reinstatement to the competition. Middlesbrough were originally eliminated in the play-off semi-finals by Southampton but were later restored to the competition after Southampton admitted to...
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Gabbard Resigns Intelligence Post To Support Ill Husband
Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she would resign as U.S. Director of National Intelligence at the end of June to care for her husband after he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In a resignation letter posted on her verified X account, Gabbard said she informed President Donald Trump during a meeting...
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Manchester United Confirm Carrick As Permanent Head Coach
Manchester United have appointed former midfielder Michael Carrick as their permanent head coach on a two-year contract after a successful spell in interim charge, the Premier League club said. Carrick was handed the role on a temporary basis following the dismissal of Ruben Amorim in January and has since guided United to qualification for next...
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Guardiola To Leave Manchester City After Final Match Of Season
Manchester City announced on Friday that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club after Sunday’s final game of the season, ending a decade-long spell that transformed the club into one of Europe’s dominant forces. The 55-year-old Spaniard, who has guided City to 17 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, will take charge of his...