Real Madrid Asks UEFA To Strip Barcelona Of Titles Over Corruption Scandal
Real Madrid have sensationally called for Barcelona to be stripped of their historic titles as the fallout from the Negreira scandal reaches a definitive breaking point.
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Huge boost for grassroots football as free Nike kit scheme opens nationwide
Grassroots youth football clubs are being offered a financial helping hand thanks to a national initiative providing free, brand-new Nike team kits.
Somalia backs referee Omar Artan’s ‘integrity’ after US denies him entry
MOGADISHU: Somalia has defended its referee Omar Artan after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from becoming the first Somali official to officiate at a World Cup finals. In a statement on Tuesday, Somalia’s Ministry of Sports expressed “deep regret” over Artan’s denial of entry, saying that despite diplomatic engagement with US authorities and world football governing body FIFA, it was “not possible to achieve a positive outcome.” Artan, an award-winning referee, was barred from entering the US on Saturday after arriving at Miami International Airport. A spokesperson for the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said he was denied entry following a routine inspection. He was among the 52 referees announced by FIFA for the World Cup finals in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Somali reaffirmed “its unwavering support” for Artan adding it “has full confidence in his integrity, professionalism, and continued contribution to the advancement of football both in Somalia and internationally.” “Artan represents the very best of Somali talent,” reads the statement. FIFA confirmed to AFP that Artan will not be participating in the World Cup set to start on Thursday. “FIFA can confirm that match official Omar Abdulkadir Artan will be unable to train and officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after he was denied entry into the United States,” a FIFA spokesperson said. A source at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) told AFP on Tuesday that the continental body could not intervene, but added: “We certainly feel sorry for Artan.” Somalia is one of several countries on a travel ban list introduced by President Donald Trump’s administration as part of a broader immigration crackdown.
Warwickshire RFU chair Smith quits over comments about player-turned-pundit Alphonsi
June 9 : England Rugby Football Union Council member Matt Smith has resigned from his role as chair of Warwickshire RFU after posting discriminatory comments about former England international Maggie Alphonsi, the organisation said.
Career comes full circle for South Africa coach Broos at Azteca Stadium
PUEBLA, Mexico, June 9 : South Africa coach Hugo Broos’ career comes full circle on Thursday when the World Cup kicks off at the Azteca Stadium, 40 years after he played for Belgium against Mexico at the very same venue.
Climate cost of expanded World Cup under scrutiny as emissions set to soar
MANCHESTER: The World Cup kicks off on Thursday (Jun 11) as a celebration of goals, drama and global fandom, but it is also expected to carry a climate cost more than double that of Qatar 2022, throwing a harsh spotlight on the environmental price of football's expanding showpiece.
Ramsgate manager Ady Pennock signs defender/midfielder Cameron James from Isthmian North champions Maldon & Tiptree
Ramsgate boss Ady Pennock has completed his fourth new signing of the summer.
Iran says ticket allocation for World Cup withdrawn days before tournament
June 9 : Iran's football federation (FFIRI) said on Tuesday that its ticket allocation for the World Cup has been pulled just days before football's global showpiece kicks off, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.