Tánaiste urges FAI to ‘bring clarity’ to Ireland vs Israel match venue row
The Tánaiste has urged the FAI to “bring clarity” over the prospect of Ireland’s controversial home fixture against Israel being moved to a neutral venue.
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Saudi Arabia sports minister vows affordable and safe World Cup in 2034
MIAMI, June 15 : Saudi Arabia's Sports Minister says the kingdom will work with FIFA to ensure ticket affordability and fan safety for the 2034 World Cup, amid regional instability and lessons from this year's finals in North America where costs have been a concern.
Two Chinese fans robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City during World Cup visit
MEXICO CITY: What was meant to be an exciting World Cup experience quickly turned into a nightmare for two Chinese football fans after they were robbed at gunpoint in Mexico City.
Ghana vow to fight Canada's 'flimsy' Thomas Partey visa decision - ESPN
Ghana will urge Canada to review its decision to deny Thomas Partey entry to the country after he was refused the right to enter Canadian soil Friday.
'Cheap flights and a pint': Toronto welcomes World Cup fans despite lower profile matches
TORONTO, June 12 : Tickets remained unsold, an opening night fan festival was rained out and the top-ranking teams are playing in the U.S. and Mexico but visitors arriving in Toronto are determined to enjoy the first-ever World Cup soccer match played in Canada.
French city imposes curfew for under-16s during ‘high risk’ World Cup matches
TOULOUSE: Authorities in the French city of Toulouse on Thursday announced a curfew for under-16s during “high risk” World Cup matches, after unrest marred celebrations of the recent Paris Saint-Germain Champions League victory. The matches in question are those involving France, games played by Morocco against Brazil, Scotland and Haiti, as well as a match between Tunisia and the Netherlands, the mayor said. The curfew will be in force from 10:00 p.m.
Somali football referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate'
MOGADISHU: Somali football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan said on Wednesday (Jun 10) the decision to bar him entry to the United States for the World Cup was "fate" and urged his fellow Somalis not to lose heart over it.
Somali soccer referee who was denied US entry says what happened was 'fate'
(CORRECTS headline, first and fourth paragraphs to clarify that Artan said what happened was 'fate')