Angela

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[Nahuel Lanzón @nahuelzn]

🇸🇴 Nunca vi algo así. En Somalia hoy se llenó un estadio para recibir como héroe nacional a Omar Artan, el árbitro al que Estados Unidos le negó la entrada al Mundial. Increíble.

[Seyed Mohammad Marandi @s_m_marandi]

The Trump regime deliberately targeted civilian water infrastructure in southern Iran. US missile attacks hit facilities serving the local population in Sirik. Targeting water supplies is a war crime under the Geneva Conventions. The US regime has exposed its true nature again.

[Hildegard Angel Oficial @hilde_angel]

Nem uma única bola rolou no gramado até agora e este é o quadro da COPA 2026:
• As equipes do Senegal e do Uzbequistão foram tratadas na chegada como criminosos, com buscas completas em seus orifícios.
• O melhor árbitro da África foi enviado de volta à Somália, apesar de seu passaporte diplomático.
• O Fotógrafo da equipe do Iraque foi impedido de entrar mesmo com visto válido.
• Foi negada a entrada nos EUA de 90% dos fãs marroquinos com ingressos já adquiridos.
• Foram recusados vistos a 14 membros da equipe de apoio do Irã.
• Foi negada a entrada no país do principal atacante da Suíça, o camaronês Breel Embolo. A equipe viajou sem ele. Após a forte repercussão, o visto foi enfim concedido.
• A equipe iraniana, cujos jogos serão todos nos EUA, foi proibida de pernoitar no país. Imediatamente a após cada partida, os atletas voarão de volta ao México, onde se hospedam.
- Qual é o sentido de sediar a Copa do Mundo se não pretendem que o MUNDO faça parte dela???

[Glenn Diesen @Glenn_Diesen]

Reports on multiple attacks on Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait. The U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain was hit the hardest with about 15 explosions reported. The U.S. efforts to put the war on the slow burner under the guise of negotiating has seemingly failed.

[John Collins @Logically_JC]

This one hits hard.

[Stunner @invertCucurella]

🚨🗣Steven Gerrard: "this fifa world cup in USA is becoming the worst tournament even before it get started! This is not how it is supposed to be, the weather in the US is terrible for players to play in, and we have news of the Somali referee Omar Artan who was appointed by FIFA denied entry, Iran saying FIFA has withdrawn fans World Cup ticket allocation, couple with funny security checks [Kevin Debruyne Belgium and Senegal players]

"I have to say it again this World Cup is starting to look like a mess, and the tournament hasn't even properly begun yet."

"Usually, before a World Cup, we're talking about the favourites, the star players, and the football. Instead, we're talking about travel problems, ticket controversies, and immigration issues."

"The Omar Artan situation is one of the most disappointing stories I've seen. FIFA selected him because they believed he was good enough to officiate at the World Cup, yet he was denied entry into the United States and will miss the tournament."

"Imagine working your whole life to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup and then being prevented from taking part for reasons completely unrelated to football."

"Then you have Iran's federation saying their allocation of World Cup tickets for supporters was withdrawn just days before the competition. Whether you agree with a government or not, supporters should not be the ones paying the price."

"I've also seen players and delegations complaining about the level of security checks and the delays involved. At some point, people stop feeling welcomed and start feeling like they're being treated as suspects."

"The weather is another concern. We're talking about matches being played in extreme summer conditions. The players are expected to perform at the highest level while dealing with heat that can completely change the rhythm of a game."

"A World Cup should be about bringing the world together. Instead, every day seems to bring another story that has nothing to do with football."

"The worrying thing is that these aren't isolated incidents anymore. When ticket disputes, entry restrictions, and organisational concerns keep appearing, people naturally begin questioning the tournament itself."

"I still hope the football saves the competition because the World Cup is bigger than any host nation. But right now, the headlines aren't making FIFA look good, and they certainly aren't making this look like the celebration of football it was supposed to be."

[Furkan Gözükara @FurkanGozukara]

🚨 WTF?! The US State Department arrogantly claims they issued "necessary" visas for Iran, while deliberately denying entry to the team's coach and manager!

Washington is brazenly dictating who is allowed to participate in a global sporting event. Pure discrimination!

[Planeta do Futebol 🌎 @futebol_info]

Fora da Copa do Mundo após ser barrado por imigração dos Estados Unidos, árbitro somali Omar Abdulkadir Artan se pronuncia:

“Apesar das circunstâncias, estou de bom humor e focado nos próximos desafios da carreira. Eu quero agradecer à família do futebol pelas mensagens e desejar aos meus colegas o melhor durante a Copa do Mundo. Estou ansioso para encontrá-los no futuro. Quero agradecer à FIFA e à CAF (Confedederação Africana de Futebol) por todo o suporte e prometo continuar evoluindo meu nível e concentrar no futuro.”

🗞️ @geglobo
📸 Divulgação

[sarah @sahouraxo]

BREAKING:

Israeli settlers are burning Taybeh in occupied Palestine.

A village that has stood for thousands of years.

A place where Jesus once walked.

Home to the oldest living Christian community in the world.

And not a peep from Western mainstream media.

[Aaron Bastani @AaronBastani]

Fabio Cannavaro, World Cup winner, former Italy captain and ballon d’or winner being searched like a suspected drug mule in the US.

[Geoffrey York @geoffreyyork]

Premier of British Columbia is inviting the US-banned referee Omar Artan to officiate in Vancouver. This is one of the obvious solutions, but FIFA won't allow it.

[Craig. @bambibristol]

Did America not realise that the ‘soccer’ World Cup would involve people from all over the world visiting?

Is it the Baseball ‘World Series’ that has confused them?

[Trita Parsi @tparsi]

One of the most true sentences ever written:

"A regional order organized around Israeli impunity requires levels of coercion that are accelerating American decline."

Brilliant as always from @QuincyInst NRF Asli Bali

https://t.co/hd48CWZOqZ

[Gitz  @Gitz__]

Players denied entry .
Officials denied entry .
Referees denied entry.
Now they're denying fans entry.

The U.S was a terrible choice to host the world cup.

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

Andy Burnham says he wants a change in direction from this Labour government.

He can prove it: by backing a public inquiry into the British government's complicity in genocide.

Sign our petition below. https://t.co/owzvIemuan

[FÚTBOL HUB @futbol_hubX]

🚨|🎙️ Ian Wright has slammed the situation unfolding ahead of the World Cup:

🗣️ “I'm really laughing… but this isn't funny. Tickets are exorbitant, travel costs are high, and visas are being rejected… Is this how a host behaves?” 👀🇺🇸

“We saw how Qatar was criticized… and now? I don't hear a thing!”

[Pepe Escobar @RealPepeEscobar]

There's no other way around it.

This is an Empire of Piracy World Scam - with absolutely no respect for the sport.

This "Cup" should be simply ignored.

https://t.co/tjaZNwVtif

[Anonymous @YourAnonCentral]

Reports from people, including pro footballers, from all over the world who arrived in the US ahead of the World Cup, say that the US is dog shit and US authorities are being incompetent and rude, mistreating visitors. Meanwhile, Mexico & Canada are getting praise from everyone.

[Jeremy Corbyn @jeremycorbyn]

It is absolutely unconscionable that the British government is *still* supplying arms to Israel.

[Old Man Lefty @OldManLefty1]

Since Trump..

Ebola is back.
Whooping cough is back.
Measles is back.
Inflation is back.
Screw worm is back.
High gas prices is back.
Low wages is back.
Bigotry is back.
Hate is back.
Blatant lying is back.
Corruption is back.

I just want life under a sane president back..