This is infuriating and disgraceful, but it is what is expected from this government under the leadership of The SB POS POTUS of America. The FIFA officials are just as bad, corrupt and useless for not standing up for the people that work for the organization and for its own interests and values and so called unity slogans.
This is DISGUSTING!! So, Trump’s antipathy for Somalians rules the, supposedly, non-politicized World Cup☹️
Does no one recognize that the World Cup is an international football (soccer) event? It’s like the Olympics . . . or golf and tennis championships . . . where politics is SUPPOSED to take a back seat!
Let him do his matches in Mexico or Canada. Even as an American I would be happy if all of the matches were pulled from the US. We don’t deserve to host the World Cup!
He was arriving to participate in the World Cup referee training sessions in Miami. Because he cannot participate in them, he will not be able to officiate in Canada or Mexico.
And I say this as both an American and a soccer/football fan for over 50 years. Went to the England v New Zealand match last Saturday just so I could see Harry and Marcus play!
FIFA gave the Pumpkinführer a phony "peace prize" as a bribe. They are corrupt, cowardly, conscienceless and unworthy of the great sport they purport to represent.
The Ebola justification for the Senegal tarmac search is worth dwelling on. Senegal has no active Ebola outbreak. That framing has a long history as a mechanism for restricting African movement — it's not an administrative error, it's a recognisable colonial-era disease-as-threat logic applied to a football squad in 2026. Taken alongside the Artan case, the journalist exclusions, and the bond requirements that price out African fan bases specifically, the pattern is less a shitshow than a consistent hierarchy.
The U.S. and Israel seemed determined to behave in the most abominable manner in world affairs. Neither will have the trust of other nations for many decades to come, if at all. But what hope do we have with leaders of nations and leaders of organizations like FIFA acting with only their own self-interests in mind, and an apathetic, misinformed or dumbed-down public. It's either going to take an Armageddon or the rise of a courageous, wise, compassionate leader the likes of which the world has never known. Probably the former.
The USA administrative state is infuriating. And FIFA is an embarrassment for just going along with the US decision and not supporting their chosen referee.
This is just disgusting! I am so ashamed of my country right now i cannot even express it. Sorry sir that you are a victim of this jackbooted fascist, racist policy. I wish you well and thank you for your gracious response. Hey FIFA! Do better, grow a spine and protest and advocate for a world class referee. Great article Shaun, you really got mu blood boiling. So sorry for that man.
The United States can be such an infuriating and maddening country. To truly know it is to love it and hate it.
This is infuriating and disgraceful, but it is what is expected from this government under the leadership of The SB POS POTUS of America. The FIFA officials are just as bad, corrupt and useless for not standing up for the people that work for the organization and for its own interests and values and so called unity slogans.
This is DISGUSTING!! So, Trump’s antipathy for Somalians rules the, supposedly, non-politicized World Cup☹️
Does no one recognize that the World Cup is an international football (soccer) event? It’s like the Olympics . . . or golf and tennis championships . . . where politics is SUPPOSED to take a back seat!
Let him do his matches in Mexico or Canada. Even as an American I would be happy if all of the matches were pulled from the US. We don’t deserve to host the World Cup!
We all agree, but FIFA did not give him these options. They are afraid of crossing or angering Trump.
He was arriving to participate in the World Cup referee training sessions in Miami. Because he cannot participate in them, he will not be able to officiate in Canada or Mexico.
That a great suggestion! Mexico or Canada should to this and they should highlight the importance of their decision.
And I say this as both an American and a soccer/football fan for over 50 years. Went to the England v New Zealand match last Saturday just so I could see Harry and Marcus play!
FIFA gave the Pumpkinführer a phony "peace prize" as a bribe. They are corrupt, cowardly, conscienceless and unworthy of the great sport they purport to represent.
This administration is terrible racist scum
The Ebola justification for the Senegal tarmac search is worth dwelling on. Senegal has no active Ebola outbreak. That framing has a long history as a mechanism for restricting African movement — it's not an administrative error, it's a recognisable colonial-era disease-as-threat logic applied to a football squad in 2026. Taken alongside the Artan case, the journalist exclusions, and the bond requirements that price out African fan bases specifically, the pattern is less a shitshow than a consistent hierarchy.
Shameful behavior to ban Mr. Artan, really not promoting a sense of inclusion at this world cup
It's beyond disgusting how the US treats its foreign guests... I say boycott the World Cup until it truly is open to the world.
The U.S. and Israel seemed determined to behave in the most abominable manner in world affairs. Neither will have the trust of other nations for many decades to come, if at all. But what hope do we have with leaders of nations and leaders of organizations like FIFA acting with only their own self-interests in mind, and an apathetic, misinformed or dumbed-down public. It's either going to take an Armageddon or the rise of a courageous, wise, compassionate leader the likes of which the world has never known. Probably the former.
The USA administrative state is infuriating. And FIFA is an embarrassment for just going along with the US decision and not supporting their chosen referee.
I hate it here and can not wait till this administration is out of the white house
"If the United States cannot welcome the world, it should not host the world."
True statement. This is a crime. FIFA and the US both owe Mr. Artan an apology and allow him to officiate as plan.
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This is just disgusting! I am so ashamed of my country right now i cannot even express it. Sorry sir that you are a victim of this jackbooted fascist, racist policy. I wish you well and thank you for your gracious response. Hey FIFA! Do better, grow a spine and protest and advocate for a world class referee. Great article Shaun, you really got mu blood boiling. So sorry for that man.