The #USMNT plays a World Cup game on Friday. Here's a preview of the team and their tournament with the always excellent @joeclowery.bsky.social from @backheeled.com:
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In his first interview since being kicked out of the US, FIFA referee Omar Artan tellsās the NYTās Matt Bigg that the biggest dream of his professional life has been shattered. The World Cup ref was questioned for 11 hours, held in a cell and then dumped on a plane.
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Reports that a referee on FIFAās World Cup list from Africa has been turned back after trying to enter the US for the tournament. Surely, this is basic stuff FIFA should have ironed out well before now. FIFA has been, as usual, contacted for comment.
If youāre making the trip to LA on Thursday, this will be fun.
