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')
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
WASHINGTON: The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday (Jun 9) defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.
Senegal's federation explains viral airport security footage ahead of World Cup
June 10 : Senegal's football federation (FSF) moved on Tuesday to explain social media footage showing their World Cup squad undergoing security checks on an airport tarmac, after the images prompted accusations of discriminatory treatment.
U.S. official: Somalia's Omar Artan had suspected terror ties - ESPN
A United States official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian soccer referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to «association with suspected members of terror organizations.»
Official Formula 1 exhibition to make Asian debut in Singapore with iconic cars and racing simulators
F1 fans, heads up. The official Formula 1 travelling exhibition will make its Asian debut in Singapore this July.
Hosts Mexico face South Africa under pressure to deliver in World Cup opener
MEXICO CITY, June 9 : Mexico will launch their home World Cup campaign against South Africa on Thursday under pressure to deliver the winning start fans expect at the Estadio Azteca, where the tournament returns for a third time.
World Cup tickets for Iran fans revoked, says country's federation - ESPN
FIFA has revoked the ticket allocation for Iran fans at the team's three World Cup games in the United States, the national football federation said Tuesday.
Two newcomers to Scotland squad for Nations Championship
EDINBURGH, June 9 : Scotland on Tuesday named two uncapped players in their 36-man squad for next month’s inaugural Nations Championship tests against Argentina, South Africa and Fiji.