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The 34-time Chilean champions have secured the services of the Cape Verde international from Chaves, with president Anibal Mosa confirming the deal ahead of Friday’s league fixture.
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada by immigration authorities, preventing him from travelling to Toronto for the team’s 2026 World Cup opener against Panama on 17 June. The visa refusal coincides with Partey awaiting trial in the United Kingdom on multiple charges of rape, alleged to have occurred during his tenure with Arsenal (2020–25). Partey has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled to stand trial in London in November or later. FIFA confirmed the refusal, reiterating that host governments determine visa admissions and that FIFA does not adjudicate such matters. Canadian immigration officials stated that Partey was assessed individually based on facts and applicable law, emphasising that hosting major events does not alter Canadian immigration laws. Partey will return to Ghana’s base camp in Providence, Rhode Island, and remains eligible for subsequent matches against England and Croatia, which are scheduled for US-based venues.
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States at Miami International Airport on June 6 due to "vetting concerns," effectively removing him from the officiating roster for the 2026 World Cup. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) referee of the year and the first Somali to referee a continental final, was among 52 officials selected for the tournament. FIFA confirmed it will not challenge the decision, stating that host governments retain ultimate authority over visa admissions. While Somalia is listed on the US travel ban, exemptions typically exist for World Cup personnel; however, US Customs and Border Protection determined Artan to be inadmissible. It remains unclear whether FIFA will appoint a replacement or shift match assignments, as such details are not public until 24-48 hours before a match.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Bundibugyo species of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated the outbreak likely began a couple of months ago, with the first known case being a nurse who died in Bunia on 24 April. Current figures show 600 suspected cases and 139 suspected deaths, with 51 confirmed cases in the DRC (primarily in Ituri and North Kivu provinces) and two in Uganda (patients who had travelled from the DRC). This marks the 17th Ebola outbreak in the DRC and the first for the Bundibugyo species in over a decade. While the WHO assesses the global risk as low, the national and regional risks are high. Complicating containment efforts is ongoing conflict in eastern DRC. There is no approved vaccine or specific treatment for the Bundibugyo species, though experimental vaccines and cross-protection from Zaire species vaccines are being considered.
Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable for Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. Edwards, who suffered a bone bruise to his left knee during Game 4 of the first round against the Denver Nuggets, has been cleared for on-court activities following light work and travel to San Antonio. Although team sources initially projected a return for Games 3 or 4, Edwards appears to be accelerating his recovery, with Vice President of Medical Performance David Hines citing a one-to-two-week window contingent on meeting specific medical metrics. Reserve guard Ayo Dosunmu is also listed as questionable for the opener due to right calf soreness. The Timberwolves face a challenging matchup against the Spurs, who won 62 regular-season games, having clinched their first-round series victory without Edwards.
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Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has been denied entry into Canada by immigration authorities, preventing him from travelling to Toronto for the team’s 2026 World Cup opener against Panama on 17 June. The visa refusal coincides with Partey awaiting trial in the United Kingdom on mu
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry into the United States at Miami International Airport on June 6 due to "vetting concerns," effectively removing him from the officiating roster for the 2026 World Cup. Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) re
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Bundibugyo species of Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated the outbreak likely
25 April: Edwards hyperextends his left knee during a block attempt in Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, suffering a bone bruise. Late April: The Timberwolves clinch their first-round series victory against Denver without Edwards playing. Monday morning: Edwards clears light wor
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