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UEFA Appoints Somali Referee Omar Artan For Super Cup After World Cup Setback 0
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- June 11, 2026
Omar Artan has been handed one of the biggest assignments of his career after UEFA named him referee for the 2026 UEFA Super Cup. The appointment comes just weeks after Artan’s dream of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended when he was denied entry into the United States, one of the tournament’s host
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2026 World Cup: Spain, France, Argentina And Portugal Lead Race For Football’s Ultimate Prize 0
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- June 11, 2026
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is over as football’s biggest tournament begins in a historic new format featuring 48 teams, 104 matches and three host nations — United States, Canada and Mexico. The expanded competition offers more opportunities for emerging nations to make their mark, but the favourites remain a familiar collection
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Serena Williams Makes Triumphant Return, Wins First Match After Nearly Four-Year Absence 0
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- June 10, 2026
Tennis icon Serena Williams marked her long-awaited return to professional tennis with a convincing doubles victory at the historic Queen’s Club in London. The 44-year-old American legend teamed up with rising Canadian star Victoria Mboko to defeat third-seeded pair Erin Routliffe and Nicole Melichar-Martinez in straight sets, 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. The victory was Williams’ first
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FIFA Drops Somali Referee Omar Artan From 2026 World Cup Following US Entry Refusal 0
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- June 9, 2026
FIFA has removed Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from the list of officials for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after US authorities denied him entry into the country. Artan, who was poised to become the first Somali referee to officiate at a World Cup finals, was reportedly stopped upon arrival at Miami International Airport and
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Glazer Family Weighs Sale Of Manchester United Stake Amid Ownership Uncertainty 0
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- June 4, 2026
Members of the Glazer family are reportedly considering selling part or all of their stake in English football giants Manchester United, a move that could trigger another major shift in the club’s ownership structure. According to reports, several members of the American billionaire family have held discussions about divesting their holdings after more than two
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Liverpool Set To Hand Iraola The Reins After Reaching Agreement 0
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- June 2, 2026
Liverpool are on the verge of appointing Andoni Iraola as their new manager after reaching an agreement in principle with the Spaniard to take charge of the club. The move follows the departure of Arne Slot, with the Reds moving quickly to identify and secure a successor ahead of the new season. Iraola emerged as
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