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Belgian fans criticize FIFA Balogun decision
Belgian fans were critical of the decision to allow U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 match in Seattle. #fifaworldcup #balogun #belgium #usa #fifa #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/sports/soccer/uefa-says-fifa-crossed-red-line-with-balogun-red-card-u-turn-world-cup-2026-07-06/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
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Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Media] JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to t [...]
JUST IN - FIFA’s Appeal Committee rejects challenge by Belgian soccer authorities to the reversal of team USA's Balogun red card suspension.Read here: https://www.disclose.tv/id/br3zhxofoa/@disclosetvDisclose.tvBelgium loses appeal of Balogun eligibility after Trump defends intervention with FIFABreaking news from around the world.
Awful Announcing
· Jul 5, 2026
Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’
After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium
BRICS News
· Jul 6, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇧🇪🇺🇸 FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.
JUST IN: FIFA denies Belgium's appeal, clearing Folarin Balogun to play.@BRICSNews
NPR News
· Jul 6, 2026
Historic World Cup furor at 'incomprehensible' FIFA decision to let U.S. forward Balogun play
The Belgian soccer federation is challenging FIFA's ruling to let Balogun play despite getting a red card in his previous game. Belgium's statement came just 11 hours before kickoff in Seattle. European soccer body UEFA criticizes FIFA's incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision.
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgian fans criticize FIFA decision on US forward Balogun
FIFA rejected Belgium's appeal against Folarin Balogun's eligibility hours before their World Cup last-16 match, sparking criticism from UEFA and other football bodies. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #sports #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #belgium #usa #fifa #redcard Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4f0nWyD 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
FIFA suspends red card for US striker after Trump’s request
As the World Cup moves into its final stages, Belgium’s appeal has been rejected by FIFA, after the organisation lifted a ban on a US player following Donald Trump's request. Millions have reacted angrily to what they call a controversial decision to overturn the red card. FIFA's president defended the move, saying the organisation’s judicial bodies are independent. Candice Cole reports.
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