Potential World Cup official arrested for alleged sexual assault in British hotel

A football match official potentially selected to work at this summer’s men’s World Cup in North America has been arrested for alleged sexual assault at a hotel while he was in Britain for a match.

Tournament organizer FIFA said on Tuesday it was “aware of the serious allegation” after details of an alleged assault on a teenage boy were first reported by the United States. Sun.

“In the meantime, match officials will not be considered for any Fifa competition matches,” football’s governing body said in a statement.

Earlier this month, FIFA released a list of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials selected for the 104-match World Cup to be hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19.

Neither the match official nor the European competition match he was working on for UEFA were mentioned in the reports.

UEFA said, “We are monitoring the situation with great concern and will continue to follow developments closely.”

UEFA added that it would not select the official for its matches and that the alleged incident was part of an “active investigation”.

Sun The Metropolitan Police in London reported bail for a man in his 30s.

The World Cup is now just a few weeks away and England are aiming to end a 60-year hunt as Thomas Tuchel’s men chase glory in North America.

The Three Lions will begin their World Cup campaign against Croatia on June 17 and face Ghana six days later.

England will play their group stage match against Panama on June 27.

England have a history with Croatia, having lost to their European rivals in the 2018 World Cup semi-final.

Four years ago England reached the quarter-finals without losing to France.