Somali soccer referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
(Corrects name of agency to U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the fourth paragraph)
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US denies entry to Somali referee traveling for World Cup
June 8 : The United States denied entry to a Somali referee who arrived in the country over the weekend to officiate games during the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said on Monday.
Jordan to let fans start work late for World Cup debut
May 31 : Jordan said on Sunday it will allow a late start to work for public sector employees on World Cup matchdays to let fans enjoy the national team's debut appearance at the tournament.
Volpato makes late switch from Italy to Australia ahead of World Cup
SYDNEY, May 29 : Former Italy under-20 international Cristian Volpato has decided to represent Australia and will join the Socceroos' training camp in Los Angeles ahead of the World Cup, Football Australia said on Friday.
Got a World Cup ticket? Canadian officials warn: 'It's not a ticket into the country'
In just a few short weeks, Canada expects several thousand fervent soccer fans will arrive at our border.
Police arrest 2 Chileans suspected of being in a group targeting NFL, NBA stars
Argentine police arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL.
Argentine police arrest suspects in U.S. athlete burglaries - ESPN
Argentine police confirmed they arrested two Chilean citizens suspected of being part of a transnational gang that orchestrated burglaries at the homes of well-known athletes, including stars from the NBA and NFL.
Tug-of-war over Bogere after Norway names Sweden-bound midfielder
May 26 : Portland Thorns midfielder Cassandra Bogere was caught in a tug-of-war on Tuesday after being named in both the Sweden and Norway's under-23 squads, despite having swapped allegiance to Sweden just days earlier.