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Following a dispute ruled by FIFA’s Players’ Status Chamber, the case was partially decided in favour of the coach, ordering Bandari to pay USD 6,483.87 (about Sh837,067) in outstanding remuneration and USD 22,500 (about Sh2.9 million) as compensation for breach of contract, with all other claims dismissed.
Artan was interrogated for 11 hours by US immigration authorities at Miami International Airport on Monday before being told he would not be allowed into the country after his diplomatic passport and single entry US visa were rejected.
Fifa has said that the 41-year-old, who was due to officiate the Group E meeting between Ivory Coast and Ecuador in Philadelphia on Sunday (00:00 BST, Monday), has been replaced by Frenchman Francois Letexier because of injury, but is expected to be available for selection "in the coming days".
USA has come under fire after on Tuesday the country denied Omar Artan entry after arriving at the Miami International Airport from Istanbul, he was set to be the first referee from Somalia to officiate at a World Cup after making FIFA's final list for the tournament.
The 34-year-old referee also reached out to the wider football community, acknowledging messages of encouragement he received following reports of his denied entry.
FIFA says a website payment glitch briefly issued World Cup tickets without payment to about 60 fans. The tickets were later cancelled, and FIFA asked the supporters to pay the full amount within seven days.
FIFA said the new strategy is intended to increase its reach across gaming genres, platforms, and age groups while creating more opportunities for fans to engage with football digitally, from casual gaming experiences to professional esports competitions.
The dispute traces back to an April 24 NEC resolution that sought to compel the three officials to step aside over claims involving the alleged misappropriation of about Sh42 million connected to CHAN insurance funds and procurement-related concerns.
The decision is part of a broader ratification of the global football calendar, with FIFA officials endorsing key competition windows across all confederations for the next cycle.
Under the new rules, players who cover their mouths with hands or jerseys during confrontations risk an immediate red card.
Kcb and Kabras players pictured during a past clash, a fierce battle is looming this coming May 2nd in the Kenya Cup finals.
The FIFA Team One cohort will include 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials drawn from six confederations and 50 Member Associations.
According to FIFA’s judicial body, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was fined 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,270; £950) for failing to maintain proper "order and security" when fans threw objects onto the pitch. The actions breached Article 17.2.b and Article 17 of FIFA’s disciplinary code.
Under the new regulations, players who are being substituted must exit the field within 10 seconds. If a player takes longer, the team will temporarily have fewer players, and the replacement must wait one minute before entering.
Germany’s government has ruled out backing a boycott of the World Cup in North America, saying sport must stay separate from politics as tensions over the US–Greenland dispute ease.
The Kremlin endorsed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s call to reconsider Russia’s football suspension, drawing sharp condemnation from Ukrainian officials as the war and sporting exclusions continue.
Kenya’s Harambee Stars will face Estonia, Grenada and hosts Rwanda in Group A of the inaugural FIFA Series in Kigali in March 2026, using the friendlies to prepare for co-hosting AFCON 2027.
Kenyan referee Peter Waweru Kamaku will serve as VAR for the Senegal vs Egypt AFCON semi-final in Tangier, marking a key milestone for Kenyan officiating on Africa’s biggest football stage.
Ousmane Dembélé won the 2025 Best FIFA Men’s Player award in Qatar as national team captains’ ballots highlighted his peer respect, rising stars like Lamine Yamal and shifting global elite rankings.
The Nigeria Football Federation claims the dispute revolves around a set of players who recently changed their international allegiance. Among them are Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Axel Tuanzebe, both of whom appeared in the match. The NFF argues these players violated Congolese law, which prohibits dual citizenship, yet they reportedly hold European and French passports.
The World Cup’s new rhythm will be punctuated not just by goals and whistles, but by those brief, vital moments when teams regroup, rehydrate and prepare to sprint back into history.
During the visit, Mr. Chibsah guided the FKF Technical team through a comprehensive review and practical alignment of Kenya’s player development structures with FIFA’s global TDS framework.
The ball, called Trionda, was again designed by German manufacturer Adidas, provider of the official World Cup balls since the 1970 tournament.
Consequently, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has declared the match in question to have been forfeited by the representative team of South Africa by a score of 3-0. SAFA has also been ordered to pay a fine of CHF 10 000 (R216,500) to FIFA, while Teboho Mokoena has been issued with a warning.
The drop can be explained, as they lost 3-1 to the Gambia at home in a recent FIFA World Cup qualifier at the Kasarani Stadium. Gambia are ranked lower than Kenya and as a result, they have dropped their overall points tally. Kenya's points total was 1181.64 in the prior ranking but has now dropped down to 1179.06.
Vegas has been picked for the draw of the expanded 48-team event, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. In all, 12 groups of four nations will be drawn.
"It is unacceptable for an organization that claims global leadership to turn a blind eye to the basic needs of the players," FIFPro said in a statement, notably citing the "overloaded" match calendar, heat concerns at the Club World Cup and an "ongoing disregard for players' social rights"
Organizers faced criticism from players, fans and coaches for a range of issues from pitch conditions to scheduling to heat, with some games played to packed stands and others to sparse crowds baking in temperatures of 29°C and higher