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Don't Buy Into the Left's MANIC Episode Over FIFA Red Card Decision Because HERE Is What REALLY Happened

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Don't Buy Into the Left's MANIC Episode Over FIFA Red Card Decision Because HERE Is What REALLY Happened
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Us Weekly

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· Jul 2, 2026

Can Donald Trump Intervene to Overturn Controversial Folarin Balogun Red Card?

Team USA soccer fans are irate over Folarin Balogun’s controversial red card in the United States’ win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Wednesday, July 1 in the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup. And with no formal appeals process for the red card, some are hoping to take the issue all the way []

Drudge Report

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· Jul 6, 2026

FIFA SPARKS FUROR

FIFA SPARKS FUROR (Main headline, 2nd story, link) Related stories:TRUMP CARD: WORLD CUP CHEATS FOR USA?

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Belgian fans stunned over FIFA's Balogun U-turn

Belgian fans were stunned over FIFA's decision to suspend U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban following intervention by President Trump ahead of their World Cup knockout game. #redcard #folarinbalogun #fifaworldcup #trump #fifa 👉 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

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

FIFA face being FLOODED with appeals after Folarin Balogun red card scandal: France complain over Michael Olise's YELLOW, English FA consider raising Jarell Quansah's dismissal... and the five Three Lions stars on bookings!

Associated Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why a red card is every World Cup player’s nightmare

A single red card can completely change a World Cup match. Here’s why it’s the most feared punishment in soccer. Produced by Nandini Gupta

The Daily Beast

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama

Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump has sparked international outrage after reports confirmed he intervened in the World Cup.It began after Team USA superstar Folarin Balogun was handed a red card in the second half of the July 1 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina after clashing with an opposing player’s foot. As a result, he was ejected from the game and given a one-game suspension. At the time, FIFA said that the referee’s call was final and could not be overturned or appealed. “I think the choice of the referee was, of course, his choice, but I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair, just due to it not being intentional,” Balogun told reporters on Friday.Read more at The Daily Beast.

NBC News

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· Jul 3, 2026

World Cup red card controversy

One of the star players on the U.S. men's soccer team received a red card and will be sidelined for Monday’s game. According to FIFA rules, there’s no way to appeal. NBC News’ Steve Patterson has more on what his coach is saying tonight.

E! Online

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· Jul 2, 2026

Weston McKennie Calls Folarin Balogun Red Card Suspension "Bogus"

Folarin Balogun's red card has Team USA fans seeing red.The U.S. forward received the shocking disciplinary action for a foul on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic during the teams’...

Townhall

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· Jul 6, 2026

Here's the Most Deranged Reaction to the FIFA Red Card Retraction

Here's the Most Deranged Reaction to the FIFA Red Card Retraction

The Week

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· Jul 8, 2026

Folarin Balogun red card: did Fifa cross a red line?

Folarin Balogun red card: did Fifa cross a red line?

Guinee news

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· Jul 6, 2026

Mondial 2026 : après la levée de la suspension de Balogun, Trump revendique son intervention, l’UEFA s’insurge

La décision de la FIFA de suspendre l’application de la suspension automatique d’un match infligée à Folarin Balogun continue de provoquer de vives réactions. Au cœur de la polémique se trouve le carton rouge reçu par l’attaquant lors du match contre la Bosnie-Herzégovine, dans lequel les États-Unis ont gagné 2-0 en seizièmes de finale. L’incident []

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘It’s April Fools’: Belgium coach furious following controversial red card reversal

Sky News host Andrew Bolt reacts to the controversial FIFA red card reversal ahead of the US-Belgium game. “The US team is going to play Belgium; they’re going to have their star striker Folarin Balogun, even though he got a red card in his last game … that means you miss the next game,” Mr Bolt said. “Folarin can now play, and the Belgian soccer body and the team’s coach are furious, saying this is against the rules.”

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 5, 2026

Nick Wright correctly called out sports media’s ‘fatalism’ around FIFA overturning Balogun’s World Cup red card

When news broke on Sunday that Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card ban was suspended by FIFA, allowing him to play in the USMNT’s World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium on Monday, a lot of people stepped forward to claim they knew it was going to happen all along. Fox Sports’ Nick Wright didn’t claim to know

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Why FIFA’s Balogun red card suspension after Trump call is so controversial

FIFA's unprecedented decision sparked huge furore in football world.

BRICS News

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· Jul 6, 2026

JUST IN: UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing a "red line"

JUST IN: UEFA accuses FIFA of crossing a red line by allowing USA striker Folarin Balogun to avoid an automatic one-match suspension after his red card.@BRICSNews

Foreign Policy Journal

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· Jul 5, 2026

Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally demanded that FIFA pursue an appeal following the controversial red card shown to U.S. men’s national team forward Folarin Balogun. The dismissal has drawn significant attention and sparked debate among soccer fans, officials, and commentators across the country. Balogun, who has been a key attacking figure for the [] The post Marco Rubio Calls On FIFA To Appeal Red Card Shown To Folarin Balogun appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Hungarian Conservative

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· Jul 6, 2026

Outrage Erupts as FIFA Clears Balogun Red Card Ban — But Is It Justified?

FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's automatic ban for his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina after Donald Trump's appeal has sparked protests from UEFA, Belgium, and the European Commission. Yet many point to Lionel Messi's similar, unpunished challenge as evidence of football's inconsistent disciplinary standards. The post Outrage Erupts as FIFA Clears Balogun Red Card Ban — But Is It Justified? appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

ArabNews

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· Jul 10, 2026

FIFA Scandal: Former referees question different fates of Balogun, Quansah

NEW YORK: FIFA’s handling ‌of two World Cup red-card cases came under renewed scrutiny on Thursday after England defender Jarell Quansah got a two-match suspension while US striker Folarin Balogun avoided an immediate ban for a similar ​challenge. That has left former international referees unable to reconcile the two decisions. Quansah was sent off in England’s last-16 victory over Mexico after a video review deemed his sliding studs-up challenge serious foul play. He was later handed a two-match ban that England’s Football Association said it could not appeal.

Boston.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

“But, for me personally, I think a yellow card would have been fair. It’s something that’s happened, so we have to move forward and I have to accept it.” The post US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup appeared first on Boston.com.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 6, 2026

Report: France to appeal yellow card given to F Michael Olise

(Photo credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images)France has made an appeal to FIFA, asking the organization to rescind the yellow card handed out to forward Michael Olise for a confrontation with Paraguay midfielder Matias Galarza during a round of 16 match on Saturday, The Athletic reported Monday.Olise was booked after a tense exchange that ended with Galarza going to the ground while holding his face. Television

DawnNews English

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· Jul 6, 2026

FIFA's SHOCK Decision! Why Folarin Balogun Is Allowed to Play After a Red Card | Dawn News English

FIFA has allowed US striker Folarin Balogun to remain eligible despite receiving a red card, following a review of the incident that has sparked widespread debate. The decision has drawn strong reactions from fans, football analysts, and officials, raising questions about disciplinary procedures and consistency in international football. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #fifa #folarinbalogun #worldcup2026 #usmnt #football #soccer #globalnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 5, 2026

White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House made a call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card, according to a person familiar with the call who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. The person did not have details to share about [] The post White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Team USA’s Folarin Balogun’s red card, AP source says appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

DNyuz

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· Jul 5, 2026

Inside Lutnick’s back channel with FIFA brass

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was involved in behind-the-scenes conversations with FIFA to get U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban suspended, according to two people familiar with the matter granted anonymity to discuss private deliberations. Lutnick has developed close ties with the leadership of soccer’s governing body. He attended a previously unreported dinner in early June []

DW News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Is Donald Trump giving FIFA orders? | DW News

FIFA has reversed a match ban for star USA striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump reportedly called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. The controversial U-turn means Balogun, the team's top goalscorer, will feature in a crucial World Cup knockout match against Belgium. #Trump #WorldCup FIFA For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Disclose.tv

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· 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.

Jezebel

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· Jul 5, 2026

FIFA Is So Shamelessly Corrupt, They’ll Change Their Own Rules at Trump’s Command

Whether or not Folarin Balogun should have gotten a red card in the first place, FIFA has demonstrated it will do anything to appease Trump.

The Daily Wire

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· Jul 2, 2026

Fans Erupt After Team USA’s Star Player Ejected On Controversial Call

America’s star soccer player Folarin Balogun went from World Cup hero to a man watching from the locker room in the span of 20 minutes Wednesday night — and soccer fans everywhere are still arguing about whether it was even his fault. The Brooklyn-born, London-raised striker had just given the United States a 1-0 lead ...

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 6, 2026

2026 World Cup: You’ve crossed a red line – UEFA blasts FIFA over Balogun decision

UEFA has hit out at FIFA, for suspending the red card shown to US striker, Folarin Balogun. Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was set to serve a one-match ban. But on Sunday, FIFA announced that he would be eligible to play against Belgium in their last-32 clash. This u-turn follows the intervention [] 2026 World Cup: You’ve crossed a red line – UEFA blasts FIFA over Balogun decision

Yahoo Sports

· Jul 5, 2026

Belgium's soccer federation 'astonished' that FIFA allows USMNT's Folarin Balogun to play after red card

Balogun's one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday afternoon.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 6, 2026

Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps | Pablo Iglesias Maurer

In pushing Fifa to reverse Folarin Balogun’s suspension, the president did the most American thing possible: assert unasked-for power to get his wayThe story of Garrincha’s red card in the 1962 World Cup is the stuff of legend. The Brazilian great was sent off in the semifinals for lashing out at an opponent, but back then, Fifa had no automatic one-match suspension in place. So a disciplinary committee convened the next day to decide his fate for the final.As the story goes, the assistant referee who had the best view of the offense was paid off and disappeared, and the president of Chile, the tournament’s host, put in a call to Fifa, urging them to decide against any additional suspension. He did so for the sake of keeping one of the tournament’s most entertaining players on the field. Garrincha emerged scot-free, and Brazil won their second World Cup days later. Continue reading...

Africanews

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· Jul 7, 2026

FIFA defends Balogun ruling despite concerns over World Cup's integrity

FIFA’s decision to lift United States striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has reignited a global debate over political influence in sport and the independence of football's governing bodies.

The Guardian

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· Jul 5, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino praises Fifa for Balogun U-turn: ‘We celebrate the decision’

Mauricio Pochettino hailed Fifa’s shock decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban on Sunday, reiterating his claim that the call to issue the US striker a red card was harsh. “Everyone that really loves the sport and trusts ethics and integrity, I think we celebrate all that decision,” Pochettino said. The Guardian reported on Sunday that Donald Trump called Fifa at least three times since Wednesday to lobby for the overturning of Balogun’s one-game suspension, stemming from a straight red card the striker received against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their last-32 matchup.

9 News Australia

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· Jul 6, 2026

Trump intervention sees USA star cleared to play in FIFA World Cup | 9 News Australia

FIFA has denied Belgium's red‑card appeal, clearing a top USA player to compete today after President Trump pushed for the case to be reviewed. President Gianni Infantino says FIFA's disciplinary bodies act independently, despite Trump publicly praising the outcome. Infantino also told the president the Balogun decision was still moving through a formal legal process. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU

OneFootball

· Jul 6, 2026

🚨 FIFA hits back at criticism: Balogun's red card wasn't revoked

After the controversy following Folarin Balogun’s presence in USA-Belgium, despite the red card he received against Bosnia and Herzegovina, FIFA released a lengthy statement to clarify the reasons b...

Foreign Policy In Focus

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· Jun 25, 2026

FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once

Iranian players and Iranian fans are both facing challenging restrictions. The post FIFA Delivers a Masterclass in Making Enemies of Everyone at Once appeared first on Foreign Policy In Focus.

Off The Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

FIFA rejects Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun red card at World Cup

FIFA has swiftly rejected an appeal from Belgium’s soccer federation (RFBA) over Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension, saying that the federation was “not a party to the proceedings.” There has been a growing firestorm over FIFA’s last-minute decision to allow U.S. forward Balogun to play in Monday’s World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium, []...Click to read more

Yardbarker

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· Jul 3, 2026

U.S. Soccer legend shares surprising take about Folarin Balogun red card

Fans of the United States men's national team may spend pockets of their July 4 weekend discussing the controversial red card shown to Balogun halfway through the second half of the United States' 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Wednesday's round-of-32 FIFA World Cup showdown.

Free Press

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· Jul 7, 2026

Freaking With FIFA

Freaking With FIFA

Al Bawaba

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· Jul 6, 2026

Balogun pulls out his Trump card: World Cup meme goes viral following red card overturn

AlBAWABA - FIFA recently sparked outrage and claims of corruption after overturning US striker Folarin Balogun's red card decision during his match against Bosnia-Herzegovina...

The Hill

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· Jul 6, 2026

Belgium submits appeal on FIFA red card suspension for Folarin Balogun

The Royal Belgian Football Association on Monday submitted an appeal to FIFA regarding a ruling that overturned a one-game ban for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The move came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, urging him to review the red card given to Balogun. The World Cup governing body ultimately suspended Balogun’s red...

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