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FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee ‘unfortunate’

FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee ‘unfortunate’

  • US State Department official says Omar Artan was refused entry for being “associated with suspected members of terrorist organizations"
  • Artan insists he had the correct visa to enter the United States
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UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup

UN calls for US immigration ‘re-think’ for World Cup

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Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect

Migrant amateur teams in Greece get into World Cup spirit before new EU border measures take effect

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Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup

Germany urge players to avoid political statements at World Cup

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Dutch delight for Depay and Timber

Dutch delight for Depay and Timber

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World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

World Cup transit sticker shock hits fans with tickets to matches in some US host cities

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USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup

USMNT announces 26-man squad for home World Cup

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McTominay’s wonder goal lands on banknote as Scotland mark World Cup return

McTominay’s wonder goal lands on banknote as Scotland mark World Cup return

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After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions

After AFCON drama, Morocco head to World Cup with big ambitions

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Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament

Mexico’s president sees ‘no issue’ with her country hosting Iran’s World Cup team during tournament

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DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies

DR Congo stick to pre-World Cup plan to meet Denmark, Chile in friendlies

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Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

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Lionel Scaloni remains calm and cool as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title

Lionel Scaloni remains calm and cool as Argentina prepare to defend their World Cup title

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