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FIFA to pay Somali referee full World Cup fee despite US entry ban

Omar Abdulkadir Artan denied entry over alleged terror links, but FIFA honours salary commitment

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FAM warns Sarawak league must stay within national football pyramid

FAM supports Sarawak’s grassroots football ambitions but insists any future professional competition must be sanctioned and integrated into Malaysia’s official football pyramid to ensure recognition, player eligibility and access to national and AFC pathways

Malaysia risks up to RM300m loss without World Cup 2026 broadcast as economists clash over impact

Malaysia could miss out on hundreds of millions in consumer spending if the 2026 FIFA World Cup is not aired locally, with economists divided over whether the tournament is a vital economic catalyst or an overrated commercial gamble

Malaysia risks missing World Cup 2026 as pressure mounts for Free-to-Air broadcast deal

Analysts urge urgent government intervention to secure accessible coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, warning that cost barriers could sideline fans and weaken the nation’s football culture