Omar Artan, the Somali referee, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the US at Miami International Airport, but Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration. “Omar Artan is among…
Iranian state television has reported that the United States denied visas to 15 members of Iran’s delegation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, escalating tensions just days before the team’s opening match. While visas for the 26-man playing squad were approved late on 5 June, allowing them to travel from their training base in Tijuana, Mexico, for matches in…
Turkish giants Galatasaray S.K. have officially completed the full payment for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, bringing an end to all financial obligations linked to his record transfer from Italian club S.S.C. Napoli. Final payment closes transfer dealGalatasaray has reportedly transferred the final instalment of €17.5 million to Napoli, completing the full €75 million deal agreed for the Super Eagles…
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence. Iraola quickly emerged as Liverpool’s top target to replace Slot, whose two-year reign came to a shock end when he was dismissed last Saturday. Liverpool gave no indication as to the length of the 43-year-old Spaniard’s contract, but…
Italian Serie A runners-up Napoli confirmed on Thursday that coach Antonio Conte will leave the club after two years, with former AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri tipped to take over. “Napoli announces that an agreement has been reached with Antonio Conte and his staff to part ways before the natural expiry of their contracts,” the club said in a…
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic reported on Wednesday. As recently as last month, FIFA’s official stadium code of conduct included a clause which read: “For the avoidance of doubt, empty, transparent, reusable plastic bottles,…
