US Denies Entry to Somali Referee Omari Artan at Miami Airport Despite Valid Visa

U.S. authorities refused entry to Somali referee Omari Artan at Miami International Airport even though he held a valid travel visa. The incident occurred two days before the World Cup begins. Fifa stated it is not involved in host-country immigration processes, including visa adjudications.

The organization added that a host government determines who receives a visa and who is admitted. Kelly Cates, who will present overnight from the BBC’s Salford studio, said fans unable to travel for financial, logistical or visa reasons will miss what makes a World Cup special. She added that American show-business elements will not replace the traditional atmosphere created by supporters.

Neymar underwent an MRI scan on Monday that showed he is making good progress recovering from a calf injury. The Brazilian Football Confederation said he will continue the recovery schedule and fitness programme set by Brazil’s medical staff. Neymar did not train on the field with teammates at Brazil’s base, the New York Red Bulls training ground about 30 miles west of Manhattan, and instead worked in the gym.

France defeated Northern Ireland 3-1 in a friendly in Lille. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick. Didier Deschamps selected Désiré Doué and Kylian Mbappé for the match. Deschamps said of Olise: “We’ll need a Michel Olise at that level.

Michael stands out because of the season he has had at Bayern and with us. He has achieved some really great things, he is full of confidence. ” Patrick Kelly scored Northern Ireland’s goal, his first international goal.

Kelly plays for Barnsley. Spain defeated Peru 3-1 in a friendly in Puebla before a Mexican crowd. Mikel Oyarzabal scored after two minutes with a fierce shot from the edge of the area. Pedri tapped in Spain’s second goal after half an hour from a Ferran Torres cross.

Yéremy Pino’s delivery forced an error by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, leading to Spain’s third goal early in the second half. Jairo Velez scored Peru’s goal with a low finish. Scotland cancelled a training match against Norway because of injury concerns in Steve Clarke’s squad.

Edin Dzeko, 40, remains a forward for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup team.