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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1335, Pope Benedict XII issues the papal bull Fulgens sicut stella matutina to reform the Cistercian Order. In 1790, The Civil Constitution of the Clergy is passed in France by the National Constituent Assembly. In 1806, At the insistence of Napoleon, Bavaria, Baden, Württemberg and thirteen minor principalities leave the Holy Roman Empire and form the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1917, Luigi Gorrini, Italian soldier and pilot (died 2014) was born. In 1936, Frank Ryan, American football player and mathematician (died 2024) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1977, Marco Silva, Portuguese football manager was born. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
FIFA Must Go! FIFA Must Go! – It Cannot Be Reformed
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DawnNews English
· 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
Reuters
· Jul 6, 2026
Trump-FIFA call sparks storm as Balogun cleared for Belgium match
FIFA made the unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic red-card ban, clearing the striker to face Belgium in last-16 clash after US President Donald Trump personally urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review the case. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #unitedstates #folarinbalogun #fifa #fifaworldcup #fifa2026 #fifaworldcup2026 #donaldtrump Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4p6I9Yu 👉 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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· Jul 10, 2026
Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup
Soccer-Mission creep: FIFA’s embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup
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· Jun 21, 2026
Infantino, Trump and how far FIFA is willing to go to sell the sport | The Listening Post
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9 News Australia
· 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
Football | The Guardian
· Jun 29, 2026
The World Cup’s two competing realities: brilliant action and off-field injustices | Jonathan Wilson
All of the critiques of this tournament have proven valid and warranted, even as the action on the pitch has delighted us Predict the winner | Daily podcast | Download our appThe football has taken over. Ultimately, that’s what always happens. Football is an incredibly resilient sport, the World Cup an incredibly resilient tournament. It has withstood authoritarian leaders and corruption scandals, the horrific exploitation of migrant workers and military dictatorships, and it looks as though it will survive sky-high ticket prices and immigration policies that make a mockery of Gianni Infantino’s claim that this is the most inclusive World Cup of all time.This is not to say that those are not major issues. The situation with Iran has been unique, but the treatment of the team has been outrageous. That they could pass through the tournament unbeaten, eliminated only because of a last-gasp Austria goal against Algeria, is remarkable enough in itself, but they could surely have achieved far more had they not had to switch training camps, been allowed their full backroom staff and been able to travel to games without punitive restrictions.This is an extract from Soccer Desk: World Cup edition, a newsletter from the Guardian US that will run regularly during the tournament. Subscribe for free here. Continue reading...
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