What an absolute disgrace. A FIFA-certified referee being denied entry to the United States purely because he is Somali.
The World Cup is meant to bring people together. This is racism, plain and simple. Shameful.
https://t.co/rpSgTmmPU4
So far at the 2026 FIFA Epstein Cup before a ball kicked:
- Senegal & Uzbekistan squads treated like criminals upon arrival given full cavity searches;
- Africa’s best referee sent back to Somalia despite having a diplomatic passport;
- Iraq team photographer sent back despite valid visa;
- AIPS (international sport journalist association) calling on FIFA to sort out unacceptable visa issues of African & Iranian journalists;
- 90% of Moroccan fans with tickets denied entry
- 14 members of Iran backroom staff denied visas
Not a word from Gianni ”today I feel black/gay/disabled etc” Infantino.
Ian Wright is an absolute hero for saying how we all feel about this World Cup…
“I've just read that the Somalian referee has been denied entry. Every few hours it's another story, another story about fans denied, players denied, officials denied, journalists denied, now refs," Wright said.
"You know something I'm laughing but it's not funny, it's actually not funny and something has to be said.
"The expensive tickets, the most expensive tickets ever, expensive accommodation, transport through the roof. It has to be said.
"Is this how the hosts behave really for the greatest game, the greatest tournament in the world, is this how the hosts behave?
"Are we not hearing more? Are we seeing how Qatar got dragged, are we not hearing more? Is this the spirit of football, really?
"You know who I feel for? I feel for the American fans who are desperate for this, American soccer fans who are desperate for this, how embarrassed they must be. How embarrassing for them this must be.
"This is the World Cup, this is a World Cup of chaos. Whoever wins this World Cup is going to have to go through some serious chaos to get this done.
"I hope we can do it, but something has to be said now. This is the World Cup."
Trent Alexander-Arnold plays right-back for Real Madrid. Started home and away against Manchester City. He won the Premier League and Champions League at right-back with Liverpool. He’s used to dealing with pressure. He’s taken a decisive tournament penalty. He’s played in the World Cup before.
He has occasional defensive deficiencies but he brings a long-range passing skill that few possess. Are England that blessed at right-back that they don’t need Alexander-Arnold? That he isn’t amongst the best 30 outfield players available to Thomas Tuchel?
No player created more chances (3) or played more line-breaking passes in the final third (5) than Trent Alexander-Arnold 🤷♂️
He was subbed off after 54 minutes …
Reality is that Liverpool should never have come close to the title this season.
The last few weeks have brutally exposed that. Nothing left in the tank and bereft of ideas.
Nights like this won’t define the Klopp era but ultimately a sad farewell, given what could have been.
Seeing Klopp smile through the pain is making me emotional, man. He did not deserve this ending. I fucking love the man. Go and enjoy your well earned rest and thank you for giving me the best few years of my life.
When I grew up, I was watching Luis Suarez, Sergio Aguero, Robin van Persie, Diego Costa and Fernando Torres in the Premier League.
The kids of today are growing up watching Darwin Nunez, Nicolas Jackson and Rasmus Hojlund.
What a sad state of affairs.
I’m done with Nunez at this stage now, I don’t care.
An £85m striker with the IQ of a coconut who couldn’t stay onside or turn up in a meaningful game if his life depended on it.
You can spot the World Cup winner in that team a million miles away. If Liverpool win this title Alexis Mac Allister will be at the heart of it. World class
Liverpool actually go to the Etihad every year to play football. Arsenal go to the Etihad to park the bus. You can see the difference between the two here, one is self confident the other just pretends to be. That‘s why Liverpool are by far more successful than Arsenal
I was at the Liverpool game today, during HT, I was saying my prayers and someone decided to take my scarf which was next to me. This is the scarf from the first gane i went to with my dad and has huge sentimental value. RTs to try find it would be appreciated. #lfc#LFCMCI
Some of our fans doubted Virgil before he was given the armband. Within 12 days, he has led our injury crisis side to 4 wins, 3 clean sheets, 2 important goals and a trophy while guiding the academy players stepping in.
So blessed to call him my captain. 🏆