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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians

The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for the Iranian team.

June 09, 2026

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Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis
Serena back in the groove on triumphant return to tennis

Serena Williams said she had "so much fun" as the American legend rolled back the years in her triumphant return to tennis in the Queen's Club doubles on Tuesday.

June 09, 2026

'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal
'It doesn't matter': US star Reyna looks past World Cup scandal

US soccer star Gio Reyna on Tuesday said he has put the controversy of the 2022 World Cup behind him and is solely focussed on helping the co-hosts succeed this summer.

June 09, 2026

Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined
Somali referee says World Cup 'dream' ruined

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.

June 09, 2026

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Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter

President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after he said negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages.

June 09, 2026

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Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive
Atalanta sack coach Palladino with Sarri set to arrive

Atalanta have sacked Raffaele Palladino, the Serie A club said on Tuesday, ahead of the widely expected arrival of Maurizio Sarri.

June 09, 2026