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[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🌍 Mbappé on facing Senegal: “We face the African champions… ehm, I don’t know if Morocco or Senegal won it at the end!”.

“Let’s say the African champions!”.

[Stunner @invertCucurella]

🚨BREAKING: Didier Drogba says if the USA didn't want other Countries citizens in the US they shouldn't have bid for the Fifa world cup 2026 and says denial of Iran supporters and Somali referee Omar Artan is totally unacceptable, Football should be separated from politics

"When a country bids to host the biggest football tournament on the planet, it knows exactly what comes with it. Players, referees, officials and supporters from every corner of the world are part of the package."

"I look at the situation involving Somali referee Omar Artan and I feel disappointed for him. FIFA selected him because he earned that opportunity on merit, yet he was unable to participate after being denied entry."

"Then you hear about Iran's football federation claiming that its supporter ticket allocation was withdrawn just days before the tournament. If true, that leaves ordinary fans paying the price for issues that have nothing to do with football."

"The people suffering are not politicians. They're supporters who save money for years hoping to follow their national team at a World Cup."

"Football has always been one of the few things capable of bringing different cultures together. The moment politics starts deciding who gets to be part of that experience, everyone loses."

"I played in World Cups and international tournaments. The beauty of those events is seeing supporters from dozens of countries sharing the same streets, the same stadiums and the same passion."

"No fan should be judged because of their nationality, and no referee should miss the biggest moment of his career because of political circumstances beyond his control."

"FIFA, governments and football authorities need to find solutions because the headlines right now are about visas, travel restrictions and disputes instead of the football itself."

"The World Cup should belong to the world. That's what makes it special. The game must always come first, and politics should never be allowed to overshadow football's greatest celebration."

[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."

[The Oligarch @NytoP2PMwangi]

Anti-Counterfeit Detectives and Nike officials just raided Shiquo Hii Style at RNG Plaza and confiscated over KSh 15M worth of fake shoes & other stock!!

[FIFA World Cup 2026 @FIFAWC26Updates]

Groups schedule is here 🏆
#WORLDCUP

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

17 days to go.

17 straight days of #FIFAWorldCup group stage matches incoming 🫨

[FIFA World Cup @FIFAWorldCup]

3 days to go.

#FIFAWorldCup matches across 3 nations for the first time ever 🇨🇦🇲🇽🇺🇸

[Kata @utdshows]

🚨🎙️ Thierry Henry on Éderson being called up to Brazil’s World Cup squad:

🗣️ “What surprises me is that both Éderson and João Pedro had very good seasons, yet it was Éderson who got the call when Brazil needed a replacement.

Now, before people misunderstand me, I’m not saying Éderson was called up simply because he joined Manchester United. His performances absolutely played the biggest role.

But joining Manchester United puts a spotlight on you that very few clubs in world football can match.

The moment you sign for Manchester United, people watch you differently. Every game is analysed, every performance gets attention, and suddenly more eyes are on you.

Éderson earned this opportunity with his football, but I don’t think it’s a coincidence that the call came just weeks after he joined one of the biggest clubs in the world.

That’s the power of Manchester United. The club still carries a global influence that very few teams can match.” 👀🔴

[Stephen Musyoka @smusyoka]

Hey @fijirugby, check DM.
#Kenya7s

[Stephen Musyoka @smusyoka]

Now to wait for the outcome of USA v Fiji at 4.26pm. #Kenya7s

[Ochieng' Stephen @kenyansportsguy]

Kenya 7s have beaten Uruguay 26-7 to finish 11th in Bordeaux.

The result means they are now on 16 points.

Up next

USA vs Fiji - 1626 EAT (5th place playoff)

What needs to happen in that match?

If USA win, USA are promoted to Div 1
If USA lose, Kenya are promoted to Div 1✅

A legendary hate watch awaits😮‍💨

God bless Fiji🇫🇯

#Kenya7s #RugbyKE

[Kenya Rugby @OfficialKRU]

Game 1 ends with a tough challenge for 🇰🇪 as Fiji 🇫🇯 claims a 31-12 victory.

Shujaa showed flashes of brilliance through two well-worked tries:
Try 1: Patrick Odongo crossed first, with Nyangige adding the extras.
Try 2: Kevin Wekesa powered over for Kenya's second score.

FT Scores
🇰🇪 12-31🇫🇯

#SportpesaNaShujaa #RoadToWorldSeries

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨💣 Lamine Yamal, Ronaldinho, Beckham, Son and Henry have signed with @McDonalds: HERE WE GO confirmed! All set to be part of the FIFA World Cup™ Meal rolling out beginning June 4 ❤💛

Documents are now approved by all parties involved & timing and cup availability dependant on market. #AD

Legendary lineup coming. 🔜✨

[B/R Football @brfootball]

Senne Lammens has been named the Premier League Transfer of the Season.

The 23-year-old cost around $24M and tallied eight clean sheets with 79 saves 🧤

[Chino @ChinoUTD]

🚨 Luis Enrique wowed on how Manchester United broke Arsenal's low block:

🗣️ Henry:
“You kept pressing and pressing. Did it ever feel like Arsenal weren't going to concede?”

🗣️ Luis Enrique:
“We know Arsenal are one of the most organized teams in Europe. When they decide to defend deep, it becomes very difficult to create chances. Before this match, we studied Manchester United's 3-2 win against Arsenal because we wanted to understand what problems they created.

What we saw was a team brave enough to attack the spaces available and players with the quality to punish mistakes. The goals from Dorgu and Cunha showed that one moment of quality can completely change a game. So when Arsenal scored first against us, we remained calm because we had already seen an example of a team recovering from that situation.

That is why I think Manchester United will be very dangerous next season. If you can find solutions against a team as organized as Arsenal, you can compete against anybody.”

[Premier League @premierleague]

Making an instant impact for his new club ❤️

@ManUtd’s goalkeeper Senne Lammens is @BarclaysFooty Transfer of the Season 🙌

[Diəgo @Diego_Leon_hq]

🚨🗣️ Jamie Carragher responding to fans claiming Bruno Fernandes’ assists mostly come from corners:

“I keep seeing people trying to downplay Bruno Fernandes’ assist record by saying most of them came from corners, and honestly, that’s nonsense.

First of all, creating goals from set-pieces is a skill. If it was that easy, every midfielder in the league would be putting up 20+ assists every season. But more importantly, Bruno’s numbers didn’t just come from corners they came from through balls, crosses, quick passes, transitions, everything.

People are trying too hard to discredit a player who just created Premier League history with 21 assists. At some point you have to stop looking for excuses and simply respect greatness.” 👏🔥

[Chino @ChinoUTD]

🚨 Bruno Fernandes on his assist for Patrick Dorgu’s goal:

🗣️ Reporter: “That assist looked unbelievably precise. How do you always find your teammates like that?”

🗣️ Bruno:
You ask that like I’m David Beckham. Relax, I’m not Becks bending 60-yard passes with GPS accuracy. Honestly… Dorgu wasn’t even the target. But apparently he’s the Gareth Bale regen now.

so maybe that explains why he suddenly flew into the box attacking the ball like his life depended on it. Patrick Chinazaekpere Bale Dorgu…That’s his full government name now (laughs).

[Ronie @Ronieutd]

🚨🗣Cristiano Ronaldo on Bruno Fernandes Breaking the assist record :

“People compare Bruno with De Bruyne and Özil… but for me, Bruno Fernandes is creating his own level now. What he has done this season is unbelievable.

Breaking the assist record in England is not easy, especially at a club like Manchester United where the pressure is different every single week. But Bruno did it with personality, leadership and consistency.

In my opinion, he is the best number 10 in the world right now. Numbers don’t lie. Influence doesn’t lie. Big games don’t lie.

Portugal are very lucky to have a player like him going into the World Cup. With Bruno at this level, I truly believe Portugal can win the World Cup. And if he continues like this, why not the Ballon d’Or too?

People will hate because it’s Bruno and because it’s Manchester United. But great players always make people uncomfortable.”

— Cristiano Ronaldo 🇵🇹🐐

[Maxwell ⼬ @utdmax31]

🚨🎙️Defoe on Bruno Fernandes getting talked about more than Arsenal:

“Bruno Fernandes getting talked about more than Arsenal winning the premier league after 22 years is very funny… Arsenal waited for this after many years just for one individual to overshadow them.

Just imagine winning the league in 22 years, and one individual out of no where breaks an all time record and all of a sudden, he is the one getting talked about more… that’s how big Manchester United is.

I’m not saying Arsenal is a small club…” (Laughs)