Somali referee Omar Artan said the “biggest dream of my life” had been ripped away after he was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup. Artan, who was named referee of the year in 2025 by the Confederation of African Football, has been dropped from FIFA’s list of officials after […]
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Somali referee denied entry to USA for World Cup says sports ministry official
Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan, set to be the first from his country to officiate at the World Cup, was denied entry to the United States, a sports ministry official told AFP on Monday. It was not immediately clear why Artan was barred from entering the USA at Miami International Airport, but Somalia is one […]
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USMNT answers Poch’s call
One thing that was evident about the USMNT’s performance against Senegal in Sunday’s 3-2 win was the aggressiveness of the players.
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World Cup A to Z: The fabulous history of soccer names, places and moments
Here’s a colorful way to catch up on the history of the previous 22 men’s World Cups as we brace for this summer’s thrills and drama.
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MLS: Ten players and coaches fined after Hudson River Derby clash
It is rare that the number of players and coaches fined by MLS for violating the Mass Confrontation Policy hits double digits. Ten will have to go into their pockets after an incident that took place in the 23rd minute of the Hudson River Derby, the 1-1 tie between NYCFC and the Red Bulls, and […]
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Corner kick chaos in the Premier League: Arsenal wins by fouling first
Some members of the pundit class have noted the Arsenal infractions, but they can only resort to twisted logic to excuse them away.
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Arsenal glimpse title glory as VAR ‘earthquake’ rocks Premier League
Arsenal are within touching distance of their first Premier League crown for 22 years after a VAR “earthquake” rocked the title race in their contentious 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s side were embroiled in a controversial stoppage-time incident that looked set to derail their title bid before a VAR intervention tilted […]
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National Soccer Hall of Fame holds Class of 2026 induction ceremonies
The National Soccer Hall of Fame inducted the six members of its 2026 class — Kevin Crow, Tobin Heath, Heather O’Reilly, Tony Sanneh, Kari Seitz and Chris Wondolowski — at a ceremony on Friday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Steven Goff, the 2026 Colin Jose Media Award winner, was also honored, along with Bob […]
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Players face red cards in new anti-racism rule at World Cup
World Cup players who cover their mouths during confrontations with opponents will face a red card as part of a new initiative aimed at combating racism, world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday. In a statement following a meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in Vancouver, FIFA confirmed that the rule was one […]
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Eight U.S. match officials appointed to 2026 World Cup
FIFA has appointed 170 match officials to the 104-game 2026 World Cup. They hail from 50 nations, with the USA providing one of the largest contingents. 🇺🇸 U.S. 2026 World Cup officialsReferees: Ismail Elfath*, Tori PensoAssistant referees: Kyle Atkins*, Brooke Mayo, Kathryn Nesbitt*, Corey Parker*Video match officials: Joe Dickerson, Armando Villarreal** Officiated at 2022 World […]