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FIFA responds to U.S. denial of World Cup referee entry: it does not handle host-country visas
After the United States denied entry to Somali referee Omar Abdulqadir Altan, FIFA said it does not take part in host-country visa approval processes. Relevant authorities said Altan’s entry status will not change for now.
DetailsWhy France's Olise is moving into the Ballon d'Or picture
After his first international hat-trick against Northern Ireland, former France striker Louis Saha believes Michael Olise can push into Ballon d'Or contention.
DetailsJota’s widow tells Robertson: keep Diogo in your heart
Diogo Jota’s widow has urged Scotland captain Andrew Robertson to carry his former Liverpool team-mate “in your heart” when he plays at the World Cup.
DetailsScotland’s strikers assessed amid dispute with Norway
We review Scotland’s striker options at the World Cup and discuss a disagreement with Norway.
DetailsScotland's fateful 1978 World Cup campaign still resonates
This story of 1978 still has a mesmeric pull, a legend of how a man and a country lost the run of themselves and left behind a tale that endures.
DetailsHistoric First: U.S. President Trump Watches NBA Finals in Person
The third game of the NBA Finals was held on June 9 at Madison Square Garden, home of the New York Knicks. With the Knicks leading the San Antonio Spurs 2-0, U.S. President Donald Trump attended the game in person, marking a historic first for a sitting U.S. president at the NBA Finals.
Details“You’re paid to make that decision” — Eriksson’s midfield dilemma
Former players and coaching staff from England’s 2006 “Golden Generation” look back at how Sven-Goran Eriksson struggled to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in a star-studded side.
DetailsOlise hits hat-trick as France defeat Northern Ireland 3-1
Bayern Munich's Michael Olise scored a hat-trick to help France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Lille.
DetailsMcGinn in the form of his life and now dancing to Scotland's tune
If Scotland can hit their targets in the coming matches the way John McGinn delivers in front of the media, Steve Clarke's side could be in for a special World Cup.
DetailsWolves in talks to re-sign Mexico striker Jimenez
Wolves are in talks to bring back Raul Jimenez, who is expected to leave Fulham and become a free agent.
DetailsWill Bellingham start? Scotland urged to chase goals against Haiti
Attention is on whether England will start Bellingham, while Scotland are expected to be more positive in front of goal against Haiti.
DetailsTimber ruled out of World Cup with injury, Neymar progressing well
Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber is out of the World Cup campaign with a groin injury, while Brazil forward Neymar is making good progress in recovery.
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