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GENEVA (AP) — Somali referee Omar Altan Banned from the World Cup by the United States, he was selected on Thursday for the feature match of August’s UEFA Super Cup.European soccer body UEFA announced that Artan will be the referee for the match on August 12th. Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain and Europa League winners Aston Villa. The match will take place in Salzburg, Austria.UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said in a statement: “Football is created to bring people together and UEFA would like to pay tribute to Mr. Omar and his outstanding refereeing skills.”Artan is We welcome our heroes back…

Chelsea are preparing to launch a legal battle with Manchester City if Guardiola is replaced by former manager Enzo Maresca. Pep’s departure from Stamford Bridge has not been smooth sailing following the shocking news that his decade as a ‘civilian’ was coming to an end, but Pep has emerged as the clear front-runner to succeed the Spaniard in the role. Nevertheless, despite the controversy that arose, it is true that the separation was done by mutual consent. However, recent information has made this problem even more serious. At the time, Maresca was said to have revealed, among other things, the…

The 2026 World Cup begins on Thursday night, but there were a number of concerns ahead of the tournament, including the safety of some players and soccer fans.Coach Gianni Infantino expresses concerns about safety at World Cup (Image: Getty Images)Australian star Our Mabille has expressed relief at the fact his family will not be traveling to the World Cup amid ongoing safety concerns.The tournament begins on Thursday night, with Mexico and South Africa set to play in the first match. But preparations for the World Cup have been plagued by concerns among fans and players about safety.The Iranian team was…

MILAN (AP) — haiti was forced to change the design of world cup The move comes just months after the Caribbean nation was forced to modify its uniforms, which were deemed too political by FIFA. winter olympic uniforms.The jersey, made by Colombian sportswear manufacturer Saeta, originally featured a depiction of the final battle of the Haitian War of Independence in 1803 on the front. This image was rejected during FIFA’s approval process.Saeta said in a statement Wednesday that the design was not “intended as a political statement” but rather complied with the ban as “a tribute to the men and…

Josep Guardiola is inching closer to quitting Manchester City after a decade that reshaped modern football.As speculation mounts about what one of soccer’s most influential managers will do next, former USMNT defender Alexi Laras suggested that U.S. Soccer should feel free to reach out to Guardiola about the possibility of leading the U.S. men’s national team after the 2026 World Cup cycle.Pep Guardiola learned serious basketball skills from Joe MazzulaLalas believes the possibility of Guardiola being available is enough reason for the federation to make contact. In his eyes, ignoring such a talented person would be a missed opportunity, even…

Ahead of today’s World Cup start, one of Ian Wright’s comments stood out amidst the conflict between ITV and the BBC’s coverage of the tournament.June 11, 2026 08:39Updated June 11, 2026 08:47Wright is obsessed with ITV’s New York set, to say the least (Image: ITV)Arsenal legend Ian Wright said “of course” as the ITV team unveiled their stunning World Cup base. Ahead of the start of the tournament, Mr Wright, Roy Keane and ITV presenter Mark Pugatch watched England’s friendly win over Costa Rica from a spectacular set in New York City.The infamous Big Apple skyline dominated the backdrop as…

Arsenal have once again reached the pinnacle of English football. Mikel Arteta’s side were crowned Premier League champions following a 1-1 draw between Manchester City and Bournemouth.The surprise setback left Josep Guardiola’s side with 78 points against a competitive Bournemouth, but Arsenal clinched the title with 82 points and became the Gunners’ crown for the first time since the historic 2003-04 season.Arsenal win the Premier League for the first time in 22 yearsEli Junior Crupi’s goal in the 38th minute put Guardiola and City in the dark before half-time and for most of the second half. Erling Haaland’s goal in…

Declan Rice is expected to be a key player for England at the World Cup, but the Arsenal midfielder was already showing a tough attitude before the Three Lions campaign beganDeclan Rice scores the opening goal against Costa Rica (Image: Getty Images)Declan Rice got into trouble with his mother after tanning for a World Cup photo shoot. Rice admitted he found it difficult to adjust to the sun and weather after arriving in Florida for England’s pre-tournament training base.England’s players were all posed for the official World Cup photo, but Rice admitted he was “red-faced” after soaking up the Florida…

HONG KONG (AP) — Hours before the game world cup Hong Kong authorities announced they had seized 230,000 items of suspected counterfeit merchandise, including jerseys related to the tournament, worth an estimated $20 million.The jerseys seized included about 30,000 jerseys, some so elaborately made that they were indistinguishable from genuine team shirts, said Senior Inspector Wayne Chan. Hong Kong customs authorities said on Thursday. Wayne Chan, a senior inspector at the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department, speaks to reporters on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Canis Leung) Wayne Chan, a senior inspector at the Hong Kong Customs and Excise…

Josep Guardiola walked away towards the tunnel while Manchester City players remained on the pitch applauding their fans after the team officially lost the Premier League title race. Many supporters have interpreted the gesture as something symbolic, amid growing uncertainty over Pep’s future at the club.There has been no official announcement from Manchester City yet, but reports in England continue to point out the possibility of Guardiola leaving the club at the end of the season. The timing has brought even more attention to the scene, especially after City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth confirmed Arsenal as Premier League champions for…