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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1927, Jack Harshman, American baseball player (died 2013) was born. In 1937, Mickey Edwards, American lawyer and politician was born. In 1938, Ron Fairly, American baseball player and sportscaster (died 2019) was born. In 1939, Bill Cooper, American football player was born. In 1942, Roy Palmer, English cricketer and umpire was born. In 1962, Dean Wilkins, English footballer and manager was born. In 1984, Jonathan Lewis, American football player was born. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2000, Vinícius Júnior, Brazilian footballer was born. In 2008, Bobby Murcer, American baseball player, coach, and sportscaster (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America’s Red Card to Republican Morality
There was a way for the United States to win that night. Not against Belgium. That match was lost, and badly. But another victory was available – rarer, cleaner, and much harder to achieve. The United States could have won morally. It could have said no. The facts are simple. Folarin Balogun received a red [] The post Telephone Justice at the World Cup: America’s Red Card to Republican Morality appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
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Reuters
· Jul 10, 2026
The World Cup’s biggest controversy yet? | Pitchside Episode 5
A red card, a phone call and a controversy that could follow FIFA beyond the final whistle. This week on Pitchside, we break down the fallout from the Folarin Balogun decision, the U.S. exit against Belgium, Argentina’s latest Lionel Messi-led escape, Erling Haaland’s Norway threat and the quarterfinal matchups still to come. Plus, a behind-the-scenes look at Reuters’ World Cup photographers and the beer-sales boom around the tournament. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 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
CNN
· Jul 12, 2026
England fans shout ‘Big Jude’ after World Cup victory over Norway
CNN asks Norway and England fans how they felt the World Cup quarterfinal match went, with one name coming up most — Jude Bellingham. #cnn #news
Disclose.tv
· Jul 6, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump confirms he spoke to FIFA President, asked for a review, calls the referee [...]
NOW - Trump confirms he spoke to FIFA President, asked for a review, calls the referee that gave the red card very suspect, and says the red card wasn't a foul, that wasn't even an infraction... he didn't do anything wrong... that's very unfair.@disclosetv
Drudge Report
· Jul 6, 2026
SHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE
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9 News Australia
· Jul 7, 2026
Belgium Smashes USA 4–1 | 9 News Australia
: A fired-up Belgium has thrashed the United States 4–1, brutally knocking the hosts out of their own tournament. The dramatic exit caps off a chaotic 24 hours for FIFA, which fiercely denied bowing to presidential pressure after a phone call from Donald Trump successfully overturned an American player's red-card suspension ahead of the match.| *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
Al Jazeera
· Jul 9, 2026
Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?
Do fans still trust referees and VAR at the World Cup?
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