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Gianni Infantino has made FIFA an embarrassment as World Cup turns into 'chaos'
The banning of Somali referee Omar Artan and exorbitant ticket prices are two controversies that have dogged the governing body in the build-up to the tournament
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mirror.co.uk
Politics, tickets and heat - the controversies that could derail the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is the biggest yet, held across three countries in North America, but it has already made headlines for all the wrong reasons before kicking off
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middleeasteye.net
Fifa drops Somali referee from World Cup after US denies entry
A Fifa official since 2018, Omar Artan was set to be the first Somali to referee at the World Cup finals
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scmp.com
US rolls up welcome mat, referee banned from World Cup despite Fifa promises
Omar Abdulkadir Artan turned away by immigration officials. Fifa president Gianni Infantino previously said ‘everyone will be welcome’.
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Shameful Omar Artan ban is the last straw - the World Cup could be a disgrace
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has shamelessly aligned football's governing body with Donald Trump's administration and now the World Cup's legacy could be one of division and…
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independent.co.uk
Fifa have questions to answer after the scandalous treatment of Omar Abdulkadir Artan
After Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan had his ‘dream’ of officiating at the World Cup denied by the host nation on the eve of the tournament, Fifa is forgetting its own…
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inews.co.uk
Trump's World Cup has its first victim
Freedom of movement was a stipulation of hosting a World Cup – so what happened, Fifa?
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newrepublic.com
Can the 2026 World Cup Be Rescued From Trump and Infantino?
The tournament, which starts on Thursday, has already been defined by greed and xenophobia. But there’s still something beautiful worth celebrating.
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africa.businessinsider.com
U.S. defends barring Africa’s top referee as World Cup visa controversy widens
The White House has defended denying entry to Somali referee Omar Artan and several Iranian officials, as immigration restrictions emerge as a major controversy ahead of the 2026…
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World Cup 2026 live: England handed fresh injury worry ahead of final friendly
Follow live for all the latest news and updates ahead of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico
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theguardian.com
The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by the US | Morgan Ofori
This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor…
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economictimes.indiatimes.com
FIFA World Cup 2026: Football body's chief Infantino faces questions on eve of tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino will address the media before the 2026 World Cup. Concerns linger over high ticket prices and United States immigration policies. Somali referee,…
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Gianni Infantino has made FIFA an embarrassment as World Cup turns into 'chaos'
The banning of Somali referee Omar Artan and exorbitant ticket prices are two controversies that have dogged the governing body in the build-up to the tournament
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Gianni Infantino breaks silence over Somali referee denied entry into the US
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGianni Infantino has described the situation…
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arabnews.com
FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee ‘unfortunate’
MEXICO CITY: FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described as “unfortunate” the case of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States.…
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iol.co.za
Gianni Infantino defends ‘chill’ approach to Somalian Referee’s, Omar Artan, US visa denial
Gianni Infantino defended Fifa's " chill" response to Somalian referee Omar Artan's US visa denial, saying shouting hurts solutions and they must respect limitations.
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channelnewsasia.com
FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
MEXICO CITY, June 10 : FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of the World Cup, saying on Wednesday that it was…
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standardmedia.co.ke
FIFA boss Infantino says case of Somali referee 'unfortunate'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino on Wednesday described as "unfortunate" the case of Somali World Cup referee Omar Artan, who was refused entry to the United States.
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al-monitor.com
Soccer-FIFA chief Infantino defends visa handling, ticket prices on eve of World Cup
By Janina Nuno Rios and Angelica MedinaMEXICO CITY, June 10 (Reuters) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the way soccer's governing body had handled visa issues ahead of…
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Gianni Infantino says fans should ‘chill’ after World Cup referee denied entry to US
The Fifa president also defended ticket prices and commended his team for getting Iran to the competition
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FIFA president Infantino says 'relax' after furious backlash to Somali ref ban
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has responded to Iran's visa issues and Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry into the United States