JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Secretary of Commerce Lutnick was involved in talks with FIFA over Balogun Suspension.

Wike on loan to APC, but there’s no transfer clause — PDP

The response followed glowing remarks by Yilwatda, who recently commended Wike's performance as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory. The post Wike on loan to APC, but there’s no transfer clause — PDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

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...

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 []

🇷🇺🇰🇿 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Pres [...]

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart TokayevThe two leaders discussed current matters pertaining to further development of the comprehensive strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kazakhstan in light of the agreements reached during the President of the Russian Federation's state visit to Kazakhstan in May, 2026. They paid particular attention to mutually beneficial join projects in trade and economy as well as energy.When discussing international and regional matters, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev shared his thoughts following his recent visit to Brussels.

Trump Makes Humiliating Self Own With Unhinged Rant

Jonathan Ernst / Jonathan Ernst/REUTERSDonald Trump has acknowledged personally asking the head of soccer’s world governing body for the review that led to the extraordinary reversal of a U.S. player’s World Cup suspension.Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Monday, the president confirmed for the first time that he contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino, urging him to re-examine the red card decision after realizing it would have ruled out star player Folarin Balogun from America’s World Cup knockout clash against Belgium tonight.Read more at The Daily Beast.