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Somali Referee Omar Artan Turns World Cup Setback into Historic UEFA Super Cup Milestone
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2026 (FMC) — Somali referee Omar Artan has urged aspiring officials around the world to “never stop dreaming” as he prepares to make history by officiating the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Austria, on Wednesday.
The 34-year-old will become the first non-European referee to take…
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Moroccan Paralympic Medalist Mohamed Lahna Nears Completion of Historic Triathlon Across America
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Moroccan Paralympic medalist and adaptive endurance athlete Mohamed Lahna is approaching the final stage of his historic coast-to-coast triathlon across the United States, having begun a…
UEFA Threatens Boycott of FIFA Competitions Over World Cup Investment Plan
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2026 (FMC) — Europe's football governing body, UEFA, and its 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott all FIFA competitions, including future FIFA World Cups, if FIFA proceeds with a controversial plan…
How Chelsea’s US$114 Million Payday Outshone Spain’s US$50 Million World Cup Reward
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain’s historic FIFA World Cup triumph has placed football’s biggest international tournament at the centre of global attention, but the financial figures behind the celebrations have revealed a striking…
Spain End Argentina’s Reign to Lift Second FIFA World Cup Trophy
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2026 (FMC) — Spain have been crowned FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after defeating defending holders Argentina 1-0 in a dramatic final, taking the global crown from the 2022 champions and securing their second World…
World Cup 2026 Delivers Historic First as FIFA’s Top Four Ranked Teams Reach Last Four
Addis Ababa, July 12, 2026 (FMC) — The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced a historic milestone, with the world's top four-ranked reigning men's national teams all advancing to the semi-finals for the first time in tournament history.
The…
Ethiopian Runners Shine Across Global Competitions with Series of Weekend Victories
Addis Ababa, July 5, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian distance runners produced another outstanding weekend on the international athletics stage, securing victories in elite track and road races across the United States, Australia and Brazil.…