Petinju Dunia Jadi Mualaf: Dulu Muhammad Ali, Tyson, Kini Gervonta Davis
Juara tinju dunia, Gervonta Davis mengucapkan syahadat. Petinju asal Amerika Serikat itu kini jadi pemeluk Islam.
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FIFA praises World Cup referee who Trump claimed was ‘suspect’ after red card for Balogun
FLORIDA, USA: FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by US President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun. Trump suggested on Monday at the White House, without elaborating, that the 46-year-old Brazilian was “a little bit suspect if you check his past.” Claus red-carded Balogun against Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, setting off a furor that saw Trump intervene with FIFA to ensure the United States forward could play against Belgium late Monday. FIFA praised Claus, who is working at his second World Cup, in a statement published before the US 4-1 loss that sent Belgium to the quarterfinals. “Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism and integrity,” FIFA said, calling Claus “one of the world’s leading professional referees and a valued member” of its team of World Cup match officials. FIFA made no similar statement in public support of Somali referee Omar Artan, who US authorities denied entry to the country last month ahead of the tournament. Like Artan, Claus has refereed the final of a top-tier competition in his home continent before being picked among the 52 referees by FIFA for this World Cup. Claus refereed Spain’s 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the group stage and worked the US’ 2-0 win over Bosnia in the round of 32.
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Immigrants, international fans step up with Senegal supporters stuck at home
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., June 16 : Immigrants and international supporters stood in for Senegal's homebound fans on Tuesday, as the African powerhouse lost 3-1 to France in their World Cup opener with many of their supporters unable to make the trip to the United States.
World Cup referee Omar Artan will receive full fee from FIFA
ATLANTA: The Somali referee who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup will still be paid his full tournament fee. A person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press that Omar Artan will still be entitled to payment despite not officiating any games at the near six-week long event. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. They said the fee would be determined after the tournament concludes next month. Artan is one of soccer’s top officials and was named Africa’s best male referee in 2025.
Somali referee Omar Artan to receive full pay from FIFA after being refused U.S. entry - ESPN
Somali referee Omar Artan will be paid for his World Cup match assignments by FIFA, sources told ESPN, after he was refused entry into the United States prior to the start of the tournament.
Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full FIFA fee
MIAMI, June 14 : Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full tournament fee.
FIFA Tetap Bayar Gaji Wasit Somalia yang Ditolak AS
Artan dicegah masuk ke AS usai tiba di Bandara Miami beberapa hari menjelang pembukaan Piala Dunia 2026. Dia diinterogasi selama 11 jam sebelum dikirim balik ke Turki.
'Piala Dunia 2026 Politis Banget'
Hal itu diungkap striker Iran, Mehdi Taremi. Ia menyebut berbagai masalah, salah satunya soal visa, bikin kacau gelaran Piala Dunia 2026.