Omar Artan Dropped from List of World Cup Officials After Being Denied Into the US

8 minutes ago

Omar Artan Dropped from List of World Cup Officials After Being Denied Into the US

Artan has been denied entry despite a valid visa and won't officiate at the tournament as Somalia is on a travel ban list introduced by President Trump. "FIFA is not involved in host country immigration processes. A host government ultimately determines who is admitted into their country," FIFA's statement read. Artan was the African referee of the year in 2025.

By Ankit Sharma

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Mayor Mamdani Blasts US Visa Denials for FIFA World Cup Journalists and Coaches

"The denial of visas for journalists from certain countries, or the rejection of a visa for a coach, this is anathema to what this tournament is supposed to be about," Mamdani said at a press conference today. Four nations competing are on Trump's travel ban list. "That's the world's game, which everyone should be able to be a part of."

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Manchester United Remain Confident of Beating Man City for Elliot Anderson

about 5 hours ago

Manchester United Remain Confident of Beating Man City for Elliot Anderson

United remain intent on signing Anderson and believe they can persuade the 23-year-old to choose Old Trafford over City, per Jamie Jackson and Jacob Steinberg. City are considered frontrunners after Forest rejected an initial £80 million bid, with personal terms between Anderson and City broadly agreed. Anderson made 37 Premier League appearances this season, scoring four goals and four assists.

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Divock Origi Retires From Professional Football

about 9 hours ago

Divock Origi Retires From Professional Football

Origi has retired from professional football, per Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old Belgian striker had not played a competitive match since April 2024, spending his final years frozen out at AC Milan after leaving Liverpool in 2022. Origi scored the winning goal in the 2019 Champions League final against Tottenham, cementing his status as a Liverpool cult hero.

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Enrique Riquelme Vows to Fight On After Real Madrid Election Loss

about 16 hours ago

Enrique Riquelme Vows to Fight On After Real Madrid Election Loss

Riquelme congratulated Perez after losing Real Madrid’s presidential election but insisted his campaign only begins now. “For us, this is not the end. It is the beginning,” he said, claiming members “will not go another 20 years without voting.” He added, “We have stopped the sale of the club,” and offered to continue debate over Madrid’s future.

By Nischay Rathore

Pepe Expected to Join Jose Mourinho’s Coaching Staff at Real Madrid

about 17 hours ago

Pepe Expected to Join Jose Mourinho’s Coaching Staff at Real Madrid

Reports suggest the former Portuguese defender could return to join as Mourinho's assistant. Pepe played for Real Madrid for 10 years(2007-2017) and was a defensive force during Mourinho's first term(2010-2013). Pepe won three La Liga titles and three Champions League titles with Real as a player. He also won four Primeira Liga titles with Porto over two spells.

By Ankit Sharma

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