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Red-carded USA star WILL be available for World Cup clash... as President Trump hails shock decision
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The Guardian
· Jul 7, 2026
‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy
For Belgium, Monday’s 4-1 victory over the United States was doubly sweet. The buildup to the match had been tinged with controversy after Fifa had suspended the red card US striker Folarin Balogun was given in the last 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. When it emerged that Donald Trump had lobbied for Balogun’s red card to be overturned, Belgium – and other nations – were outraged: Uefa called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable”.
brazilnews.net
· Jun 22, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 22 (ANI): The FIFA World Cup serves up a blockbuster matchday as football's greatest icons and its brightest modern stars take centre stage within the span of 24 hours. While Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo continue their pursuit of one final World Cup triumph, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland represent the new generation determined to seize the game's biggest stage, accordi
The Hill
· Jul 6, 2026
Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know
The World Cup clash on Monday night between the U.S. and Belgium will fall against a backdrop of international anger after FIFA revoked the suspension of a star American striker following an inquiry by President Trump. FIFA suspended the red card for Folarin Balogun, which would have led to a one-game suspension, after Trump...
CNN
· Jul 6, 2026
How Asian Americans see themselves represented on the global stage during the World Cup
Japan’s World Cup team is not just supported by fans back home but also overseas. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery talks about how Asian Americans see themselves represented on the global stage during the World Cup. Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #News
The Intercept
· Jul 6, 2026
FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants
Reversing a red card against U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun isn’t FIFA’s only unusual concession to Trump. The post FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants appeared first on The Intercept.
The Daily Beast
· 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.
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Related coverage for "Red-carded USA star WILL be available for World Cup clash... as President Trump hails shock decision": The Guardian — ‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy. brazilnews.net — FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi & Ronaldo lead charge as football's new kings hunt glory . The Hill — Balogun, Trump and FIFA’s World Cup red card controversy: 5 things to know . CNN — How Asian Americans see themselves represented on the global stage during the World Cup. The Intercept — FIFA Gives Trump Exactly What He Wants. The Daily Beast — Trump Inserts Himself Into World Cup Drama