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FIFA urged to pay Somali referee $100,000 after US visa ban sparks widespread outrage
Omar Artan, who would have been the first Somali referee at a World Cup, has been barred from entering the United States for this summer's tournament. Former PGMOL chief Keith Hackett is calling on FIFA to pay Artan the $100,000 he would have earned.
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Kai Rooney's gym transformation fuels first-team hopes at Manchester United
Wayne Rooney's 16-year-old son Kai has sparked excitement among Manchester United supporters after sharing images of a notable physical transformation ahead of pre-season, raising hopes of a first-team breakthrough under new manager Michael Carrick.
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Iran fans barred and African referee turned away as World Cup entry crisis deepens
With the 2026 World Cup two days from kick-off, Iran's ticket allocation for its fans has been revoked and Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was refused entry at Miami after an 11-hour immigration interview, adding to a growing list of visa and border casualties.
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Real Madrid open talks to sign Arsenal's Calafiori after Champions League final defeat
Real Madrid have contacted Arsenal to register interest in Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio. The 22-year-old, valued at over £45m, is reportedly among José Mourinho's highest summer priorities alongside Manchester City's Joško Gvardiol.
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Why Manchester United are unlikely to sign a centre-back despite persistent injury concerns
Manchester United have been linked with defensive reinforcements this summer, but the club's plan is to work with their existing five centre-backs — Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Matthijs de Ligt, Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven — despite a troubling injury record across the group.
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Manchester City sell Jahmai Simpson-Pusey to FC Köln in €7.5m permanent deal
Manchester City have agreed to sell 20-year-old centre-back Jahmai Simpson-Pusey to FC Köln on a permanent basis from July 1, converting his loan spell into a deal worth up to €7.5 million.
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Dugarry accuses M6 of asking him to hide France's poor performances
Sidelined from the 2026 World Cup coverage on M6 after his Euro 2024 stint, Christophe Dugarry reveals that the channel's sports director criticized him for being too critical and asked him to only comment on positive aspects.
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Olise's hat-trick against Northern Ireland: a first for France since 1934
Michael Olise scored a hat-trick Monday evening against Northern Ireland (3-1), becoming the first French player to achieve this feat in World Cup preparation since Jean Nicolas in 1934.
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Wembley Stadium Foundation opens free Nike kit scheme for grassroots youth clubs across the UK
The Wembley Stadium Foundation National Kit Scheme, delivered with Team Grassroots, is offering fully customised Nike kits to eligible youth clubs at no cost, prioritising new teams where kit expenses are a barrier to participation.
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Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro make surprise cameos in Madonna's new short film
Chelsea forwards Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro appear alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Benedict Cumberbatch in Madonna's 14-minute Confessions II film, which premiered on 8 June ahead of her 3 July album release.
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Liverpool confirm Salah, Robertson and Konate among 12 players leaving this summer
Liverpool have officially confirmed that 12 players will depart the club, headlined by Mohamed Salah, Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, whose contract talks broke down despite late hopes of an extension.
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Sidelined at PSG, Lucas Chevalier attracts interest from Tottenham and Besiktas
Bought for €40 million from LOSC last summer, Lucas Chevalier has failed to establish himself at PSG and finds himself behind Matvey Safonov in the pecking order. Tottenham and Besiktas are positioning themselves to sign him.
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Kai Rooney's gym post sparks buzz over potential Man Utd senior breakthrough
Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney, has set fans talking after a cryptic gym image on Instagram, with new manager Michael Carrick reportedly keeping a close eye on the academy striker.
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Azteca box owners threaten boycott of World Cup opener amid FIFA access dispute
Over 15,000 seats at Mexico City's Azteca Stadium could sit empty for the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa, as box owners protest FIFA's restrictions on their 99-year rights to sell seats and supply food and drinks.
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Manchester City extend Divine Mukasa's contract to 2030 with first-team role in sight
Manchester City have extended 18-year-old attacking midfielder Divine Mukasa's contract by 12 months, keeping him at the Etihad until 2030. Director of Football Hugo Viana praised the teenager's attitude and development during his loan spell at Leicester City.
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2026 World Cup: Who could Algeria face in the Round of 16?
Placed in Group J with Argentina, Jordan and Austria, Algeria already knows its potential opponents in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. Spain, United States, Belgium or Portugal are among the possible scenarios.
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World Cup 2026: Visas denied, referee expelled, targeted checks — controversies mount before kickoff
Two days before the 2026 World Cup begins, several incidents at American borders are fueling controversy: Iranian delegation members denied visas, an Iraqi photographer expelled, Iraqi striker Ayman Hussein detained for seven hours, and Somali referee Omar Artan sent back to Turkey upon arrival.
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World Cup 2026 kicks off with 104 games free to air across BBC and ITV
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the largest in the tournament's history, gets under way across the United States, Canada and Mexico with all 104 games available free to air for UK viewers on BBC and ITV. England open against Croatia on 17 June, while Scotland face Haiti the day before.
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Manchester United target free-agent Karl Darlow and Sam Johnstone in goalkeeping overhaul
Manchester United are pursuing Leeds United's Karl Darlow and former academy goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as they look to reshape their goalkeeping options, with Casemiro set to leave and questions remaining over André Onana's future.
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King Charles grants Scotland a World Cup bank holiday — and England could be next
King Charles has approved a one-off bank holiday for Scotland fans ahead of their 2AM kick-off against Haiti on June 14, setting a precedent that could extend to England supporters if the Three Lions progress deep into the tournament.
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