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#Canadian #official #backs #report #Iranian #chief #denied #entry #FIFA #event">Canadian official backs up report that Iranian FA chief was denied entry for FIFA event Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday it was her “understanding” that Iranian football officials were denied entry into her country ahead of the FIFA Congress meeting in Vancouver just weeks before the start of the World Cup.
Anand appeared to confirm a report from Tasnim, an Iranian news agency associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, but she said the denial was “unintentional.”
Tasnim reported that Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj and two other Iranian officials were denied entry due to “inappropriate behaviour of immigration officials” at Toronto’s Pearson Airport.
“It’s not my personal lead, but my understanding is that there is a revocation of the permission. It was unintentional, but I’ll leave it to the Minister to indicate,” Anand said, apparently referring to Immigration Minister Lena Diab.
The online news outlet Iran International first reported that Taj had been granted a visa Monday and had been removed from Canada late Tuesday evening due to his connections to the IRGC, a listed terrorist entity in Canada.
An emailed response from Diab’s office said all visa applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis by trained officials.
“While we cannot comment on individual cases due to privacy laws, the government has been clear and consistent: IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country,” said Taous Ait, Diab’s press secretary.
The FIFA Congress gathering comes weeks before the start of a World Cup that is being co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Representatives from each of the 211 federations in football’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Iran’s status for the event.
Published on May 01, 2026
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#Deadspin #fun #victory #Nationals #Mets #pursue #repeat #feat">Deadspin | After ‘fun’ victory vs. Nationals, Mets pursue a repeat feat
Apr 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.
The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.
Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inning that sealed the win for New York, which has gone 3-15 in its past 18 games heading into a rematch with the Nationals on Wednesday night.
“A lot of confidence in those guys,” said Mets starter Clay Holmes, who earned the win by tossing six innings of three-hit ball on Tuesday. “To see that type of inning and know that it’s there, it’s just fun to be a part of.”
During that 3-15 span, the Mets have been outscored 87-47 and shut out four times. They had been limited to one run in four other games.
The eight runs Tuesday marked the fifth-most this season for the Mets, who were without Soto for 15 games due to a right calf strain and lost shortstop Francisco Lindor to a left calf strain last week.
Left-hander David Peterson (0-3, 5.06 ERA) is slated to move back into the Mets’ rotation Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals. He made his past two appearances out of the bullpen.
Right-hander Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01 ERA) is scheduled to start for Washington.
Tuesday’s shutout loss was just the second of the season for the Nationals, whose 156 runs entering play on Wednesday stood fourth in the major leagues.
The Nationals were off Monday for the first time since April 9. Washington went 9-8 during the stretch of 17 games in as many days, but Tuesday was a disappointing return to action.
Starter Zack Littell allowed just one hit — Bo Bichette’s leadoff homer in the first — over the first three innings and appeared on the verge of getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth when he got Marcus Semien to hit a one-out grounder to third. But Jorbit Vivas misplayed the ball, which went under his glove, as MJ Melendez and Mark Vientos scored the first two runs of the inning.
“He made the pitch — he got the ground ball — we didn’t convert it,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said. “And then it just seemed like we weren’t really able to slow it down after that.”
Peterson, who was demoted to the bullpen after posting a 6.41 ERA in his first four starts, hasn’t pitched since last Thursday, when he gave up one run over 3 1/3 innings in the Mets’ 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins. It was the second relief appearance this season for Peterson, who tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 19.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his most recent start last Thursday, when he allowed two runs and struck out a career-high 10 over five innings as the Nationals fell to the Atlanta Braves 7-2.
Peterson is 7-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 14 career games (11 starts) against the Nationals. He defeated them for his lone big league shutout last June 11, when he gave up six hits in the Mets’ 5-0 victory.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his only appearance against the Mets, when he tossed five scoreless innings last Sept. 20 n the Nationals’ 5-3, 11-inning win.
–Field Level Media
Apr 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.
The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.
Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inning that sealed the win for New York, which has gone 3-15 in its past 18 games heading into a rematch with the Nationals on Wednesday night.
“A lot of confidence in those guys,” said Mets starter Clay Holmes, who earned the win by tossing six innings of three-hit ball on Tuesday. “To see that type of inning and know that it’s there, it’s just fun to be a part of.”
During that 3-15 span, the Mets have been outscored 87-47 and shut out four times. They had been limited to one run in four other games.
The eight runs Tuesday marked the fifth-most this season for the Mets, who were without Soto for 15 games due to a right calf strain and lost shortstop Francisco Lindor to a left calf strain last week.
Left-hander David Peterson (0-3, 5.06 ERA) is slated to move back into the Mets’ rotation Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals. He made his past two appearances out of the bullpen.
Right-hander Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01 ERA) is scheduled to start for Washington.
Tuesday’s shutout loss was just the second of the season for the Nationals, whose 156 runs entering play on Wednesday stood fourth in the major leagues.
The Nationals were off Monday for the first time since April 9. Washington went 9-8 during the stretch of 17 games in as many days, but Tuesday was a disappointing return to action.
Starter Zack Littell allowed just one hit — Bo Bichette’s leadoff homer in the first — over the first three innings and appeared on the verge of getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth when he got Marcus Semien to hit a one-out grounder to third. But Jorbit Vivas misplayed the ball, which went under his glove, as MJ Melendez and Mark Vientos scored the first two runs of the inning.
“He made the pitch — he got the ground ball — we didn’t convert it,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said. “And then it just seemed like we weren’t really able to slow it down after that.”
Peterson, who was demoted to the bullpen after posting a 6.41 ERA in his first four starts, hasn’t pitched since last Thursday, when he gave up one run over 3 1/3 innings in the Mets’ 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins. It was the second relief appearance this season for Peterson, who tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 19.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his most recent start last Thursday, when he allowed two runs and struck out a career-high 10 over five innings as the Nationals fell to the Atlanta Braves 7-2.
Peterson is 7-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 14 career games (11 starts) against the Nationals. He defeated them for his lone big league shutout last June 11, when he gave up six hits in the Mets’ 5-0 victory.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his only appearance against the Mets, when he tossed five scoreless innings last Sept. 20 n the Nationals’ 5-3, 11-inning win.
–Field Level Media
Apr 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan Soto (22) hits a two run home run in the fourth inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images The New York Mets took advantage of their opportunities Tuesday night in an 8-0 win over the visiting Washington Nationals.
The Mets turned six hits, five walks and two home runs into eight runs en route to only their third victory in the past 18 games. The Mets left just four runners on base Tuesday.
Juan Soto hit a two-run homer to cap a seven-run fourth inning that sealed the win for New York, which has gone 3-15 in its past 18 games heading into a rematch with the Nationals on Wednesday night.
“A lot of confidence in those guys,” said Mets starter Clay Holmes, who earned the win by tossing six innings of three-hit ball on Tuesday. “To see that type of inning and know that it’s there, it’s just fun to be a part of.”
During that 3-15 span, the Mets have been outscored 87-47 and shut out four times. They had been limited to one run in four other games.
The eight runs Tuesday marked the fifth-most this season for the Mets, who were without Soto for 15 games due to a right calf strain and lost shortstop Francisco Lindor to a left calf strain last week.
Left-hander David Peterson (0-3, 5.06 ERA) is slated to move back into the Mets’ rotation Wednesday night in the middle game of a three-game series between the National League East rivals. He made his past two appearances out of the bullpen.
Right-hander Cade Cavalli (0-1, 4.01 ERA) is scheduled to start for Washington.
Tuesday’s shutout loss was just the second of the season for the Nationals, whose 156 runs entering play on Wednesday stood fourth in the major leagues.
The Nationals were off Monday for the first time since April 9. Washington went 9-8 during the stretch of 17 games in as many days, but Tuesday was a disappointing return to action.
Starter Zack Littell allowed just one hit — Bo Bichette’s leadoff homer in the first — over the first three innings and appeared on the verge of getting out of a bases-loaded jam in the fourth when he got Marcus Semien to hit a one-out grounder to third. But Jorbit Vivas misplayed the ball, which went under his glove, as MJ Melendez and Mark Vientos scored the first two runs of the inning.
“He made the pitch — he got the ground ball — we didn’t convert it,” Nationals manager Blake Butera said. “And then it just seemed like we weren’t really able to slow it down after that.”
Peterson, who was demoted to the bullpen after posting a 6.41 ERA in his first four starts, hasn’t pitched since last Thursday, when he gave up one run over 3 1/3 innings in the Mets’ 10-8 win over the Minnesota Twins. It was the second relief appearance this season for Peterson, who tossed 3 2/3 scoreless innings against the Chicago Cubs on April 19.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his most recent start last Thursday, when he allowed two runs and struck out a career-high 10 over five innings as the Nationals fell to the Atlanta Braves 7-2.
Peterson is 7-1 with a 2.48 ERA in 14 career games (11 starts) against the Nationals. He defeated them for his lone big league shutout last June 11, when he gave up six hits in the Mets’ 5-0 victory.
Cavalli didn’t factor into the decision in his only appearance against the Mets, when he tossed five scoreless innings last Sept. 20 n the Nationals’ 5-3, 11-inning win.
–Field Level Media
Apr 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Juan…
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#Advocates #homeless #hotel #workers #protest #FIFA #Congress #Vancouver">Advocates for homeless, hotel workers protest outside FIFA Congress in Vancouver
Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticising the city’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup and warning that vulnerable residents and workers are being ignored.
Protesters from an anti-FIFA coalition said a displacement of homeless people had already begun, citing street sweeps, restrictions on tents and the loss of belongings.
They demanded no police sweeps of encampments or World Cup-related escalations and criticised Vancouver’s February human-rights action plan related to the tournament as weak and lacking firm commitments.
“There’s a lot of anxiety and fear in the community about what’s going to happen with the FIFA games,” Fiona York, a community advocate, told Reuters.
York said many unhoused residents fear a repeat of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, when people remember intensified displacement and policing. She argued that money being spent on the tournament could instead support shelters, tiny homes, or safe places for people living in vehicles.
ALSO READ | Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup
“Right now there’s already a crisis and there’s a big fear that it’s going to get even worse,” she said.
The marchers were joined by hotel workers from Unite Here Local 40 outside the Pan Pacific Hotel, where FIFA Congress delegates were reportedly staying.
Union spokesperson Michelle Travis said soaring hotel prices are not resulting in better pay for workers, many of whom must commute long distances because they cannot afford to live in Vancouver.
The protesters called for FIFA and event organisers to ensure the World Cup does not worsen homelessness, displacement, or worker hardship – and suggested a “FIFA dividend” to return money to affected communities.
“Folks love FIFA, they love soccer, but they also want to make sure that these events aren’t pushing people out, whether they work in the hotels, whether they’re on the streets,” she said.
“They want to see FIFA contribute if they’re going to be here.”
Vancouver hosts the first of its seven World Cup matches on June 13.
Published on May 01, 2026
Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticising the city’s preparations for the upcoming World Cup and warning that vulnerable residents and workers are being ignored.
Protesters from an anti-FIFA coalition said a displacement of homeless people had already begun, citing street sweeps, restrictions on tents and the loss of belongings.
They demanded no police sweeps of encampments or World Cup-related escalations and criticised Vancouver’s February human-rights action plan related to the tournament as weak and lacking firm commitments.
“There’s a lot of anxiety and fear in the community about what’s going to happen with the FIFA games,” Fiona York, a community advocate, told Reuters.
York said many unhoused residents fear a repeat of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, when people remember intensified displacement and policing. She argued that money being spent on the tournament could instead support shelters, tiny homes, or safe places for people living in vehicles.
ALSO READ | Protesters urge FIFA to ban Iran from World Cup
“Right now there’s already a crisis and there’s a big fear that it’s going to get even worse,” she said.
The marchers were joined by hotel workers from Unite Here Local 40 outside the Pan Pacific Hotel, where FIFA Congress delegates were reportedly staying.
Union spokesperson Michelle Travis said soaring hotel prices are not resulting in better pay for workers, many of whom must commute long distances because they cannot afford to live in Vancouver.
The protesters called for FIFA and event organisers to ensure the World Cup does not worsen homelessness, displacement, or worker hardship – and suggested a “FIFA dividend” to return money to affected communities.
“Folks love FIFA, they love soccer, but they also want to make sure that these events aren’t pushing people out, whether they work in the hotels, whether they’re on the streets,” she said.
“They want to see FIFA contribute if they’re going to be here.”
Vancouver hosts the first of its seven World Cup matches on June 13.
Published on May 01, 2026
Homelessness advocates and hotel workers rallied outside the FIFA Congress in Vancouver on Thursday, criticising…
