Iran's national football team faces significant logistical and visa challenges training in Tijuana ahead of the World Cup in the US. Issues include visas for 13 staff and ticket cancellations, despite FIFA and US assurances.
Fifa's Iranian World Cup ticket allocation revoked due to US sanctions, affecting fan attendance; Fifa working to resolve, Iranian federation and supporters condemn move as politically motivated.
The US has revoked Iran's ticket allocation for its 2026 World Cup group games, citing bureaucratic hurdles amid a diplomatic row, leaving Iranian supporters unable to obtain tickets despite initial sales.
Iran's football federation claims the US revoked its World Cup ticket allocation for group stage matches, obstructing Iranian supporters' attendance amid a bitter diplomatic row.
Iran's football federation says FIFA revoked its 8% ticket allocation for World Cup group stage matches, citing non-sporting interference, leaving fans who made travel plans without tickets.
Logistics complicated for 30 May showpiece in BudapestArsenal to receive only 16,824 official ticket allocationArsenal have had to find different ways to win this season as they pursue a Premier League and Champions League double. Their fans will now have to show similar dexterity if they hope to make it to Budapest for Uefa’s showpiece final.With direct flights from London costing up to £1,500 and the only available hotel rooms some 20 miles from the Hungarian capital, it could be the most expensive Champions League final to attend in history. But with a bit of luck and logistical flexibility (and the ability to stay awake all night), Gunners supporters can still hope to match Declan Rice’s demand that 200,000 descend upon the Danube at the end of this month. Continue reading...
SPFL has backed Celtic in a dispute over away ticket allocation for the 10 May Scottish Premiership match against Rangers. Celtic offered around 2,400 tickets (5% of stadium capacity) on condition none go to the Union Bears fans group, which Celtic blames for disorder following the Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March. Rangers refused the terms and referred the matter to the SPFL, but a sub-committee ruled it would not overrule Celtic's risk assessment. The match is crucial in a three-pronged title race involving leaders Hearts.
