Somali football referee denied US entry, will miss World Cup debut
June 8 : The United States denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
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Eagle Football Group, Olympique Lyonnais file criminal complaint over finances under previous management
PARIS, June 8 : Eagle Football Group SA, the holding company behind Olympique Lyonnais football club, said on Monday it had filed a criminal complaint with the public prosecutor of Lyon over hundreds of millions of euros in financial flows performed under the soccer club's previous management. The complaint may constitute offenses of misuse of corporate assets, aggravated misuse of corporate assets, complicity thereof, presentation and publication of misleading financial statements and dissemination of misleading information to the market.
Scotland's Robertson carries Jota's dream to World Cup
June 9 : Scotland captain Andy Robertson said he will be playing for former Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota at the World Cup after receiving a letter from the late Portuguese forward's widow ahead of the tournament.
Djed Spence reveals he will have to play whole World Cup in protective mask
England full-back Djed Spence has revealed he will play the entire World Cup in a mask as his broken jaw sustained in a “crazy challenge” will take three months to heal.
Michael O’Neill praises Northern Ireland ‘bravery’ in battling defeat to France
Michael O’Neill said a brave performance from his Northern Ireland players in Monday’s 3-1 loss to World Cup-bound France showed they are no longer scared of anybody in world football.
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.
Bromley’s Southborough Primary School win Pokemon Primary Schools’ Cup with 4-2 win over Berkshire’s Basildon Primary at bet365 Stadium
Southborough Primary School’s under-11 girls’ football team are signing off in style after being crowned Pokemon Primary Schools’ Cup champions.
Brazil’s Neymar to continue World Cup prep after MRI shows ‘progress’
Neymar’s recent MRI revealed he’s making “good progress” in his recovery from a calf injury as he attempts to represent Brazil in his fourth World Cup, the Brazilian Football Confederation announced on Monday. “The exam showed good progress in his treatment, within expected parameters,” the statement read.