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Competitive fencer Stephanie Turner discusses the U.S. Olympic Committee’s decision to bar transgender women from women’s sports on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
US relaxes visa bonds for World Cup fans
WASHINGTON: The United States said Wednesday it would ease its system of demanding bond payments of visa applicants for certain fans seeking to come for the World Cup. Under one of President Donald Trump’s many initiatives to crack down on migration, the United States has begun asking people from 50 developing countries to hand over anywhere from $5,000 to $15,000 for a US visa, refundable once they return home. The State Department said it would waive the bonds for team members competing in World Cup matches in the United States as well as for fans from competing countries who already have tickets and signed up for a priority system set up for visas. “We remain committed to strengthening US national security priorities while facilitating legitimate travel for the upcoming World Cup tournament,” said Mora Namdar, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs. She said the Trump administration wanted to organize the “biggest and best FIFA World Cup in history.” “Today’s announcement from the US State Department further demonstrates our ongoing collaboration with the US Government and the White House Task Force for the FIFA World Cup to deliver a successful, record-breaking and unforgettable global event,” a FIFA spokesperson said in a statement. Five countries that qualified for the World Cup are among those whose nationals are required to pay visa bonds: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia. At least two other countries that have qualified for the soccer showcase have seen nearly total bans on entry into the United States under Trump: Haiti, the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere, and Iran, which the United States and Israel attacked on February 28. The Trump administration has also
US drops bond requirement for World Cup ticket holders
WASHINGTON, May 13 : The Trump administration will not require World Cup ticket holders from countries flagged for high rates of visa overstays to pay expensive bonds to enter the United States, a U.S. State Department official said on Wednesday.
World Cup comes to ‘Soccer Town USA,’ but locals priced out
KEARNY, United States: Anthony Duro had hoped the World Cup coming to his football-mad New Jersey town would mean watching games at nearby MetLife Stadium, but sky-high ticket prices are beyond his budget.The 20-year-old is one of many people in the industrial suburb of Kearny, nicknamed “Soccer Town USA” for its footballing history, priced out by the FIFA tournament facing criticism over soaring costs.“It’s annoying because it would be nice to go to see a country play here, especially since I live so close to the stadium,” Duro told AFP at a football field flanked by a scrapyard and warehouses.“For me, it’s ridiculous,” the goalkeeper added, taking a break from palming away shots struck by friends wearing colorful Brazil and Barcelona jerseys.The most expensive face value ticket for the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium is more than $30,000 — well above the peak of around $1,600 for the 2022 final.
McIlroy explains decision to skip PGA Tour event in favor of state dinner hosted by Trump
May 12 : Rory McIlroy, eager to enjoy the perks that come with being a top golfer, said on Tuesday he altered his competition schedule leading up to this week's PGA Championship in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania so he could attend a formal state dinner at the White House where U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Reigning Masters champion Rory McIlroy once urged the PGA Tour to come to an agreement with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to reunify men's professional golf.
Rory McIlroy embracing ‘perks’ of golf success as he targets more major glory
Rory McIlroy is determined to enjoy the “perks” of life at the top of golf as he targets more major glory at this week’s US PGA Championship.