Panama official who fat-shamed female player banned again

Days after Panama qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, FIFA banned the country's federation president for failing to ...
Cuba Headlines

Two Cuban Women Detained in Panama with Undeclared $50,000 Hidden Upon Arrival from Havana

Upon their arrival at Tocumen International Airport in Panama, two women traveling from Havana were detained with a total of ...
The New York Times

Panama FA president suspended after calling women’s national team player ‘fat’

FIFA has suspended president of the Panama Football Federation (FEPAFUT) Manuel Arias after he called national team player Marta Cox “fat” and “out of shape”. Arias has been banned from all ...
Chicago Tribune

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for his fat-shaming comment at women’s national team star

PANAMA CITY, Panama — FIFA suspended the president of Panama’s soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star player in the women’s national team. Manual Arias suggested midfielder Marta Cox ...
Essence

The Black Girl’s Guide To Panama City

If you’ve never considered vacationing in Panama, the country’s geopolitical history might have something to do with that. After breaking away from Spain in 1821, Panama joined the republic of Gran ...
Newsday

FIFA bans Panama soccer president for fat-shaming comment at women's national team star

PANAMA CITY, Panama — FIFA suspended the president of Panama’s soccer federation for a fat-shaming comment about a star player in the women’s national team. Manual Arias suggested midfielder Marta Cox ...