‘Operate autonomously’: FIFA scrambles to defend independence as Donald Trump confirms Folarin Balogun intervention | Football News

Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the play, US President Donald Trump. (AP) FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Monday that he spoke to US President Donald Trump about Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension but told him the case would be decided only by FIFA’s independent judicial…

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Fresh twist in Folarin Balogun row: Belgium allowed to appeal FIFA’s suspension decision before USA World Cup clash – what it means | Football News

United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) Belgium have been given permission to appeal FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban on…

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‘Crossed red line’: UEFA fumes as FIFA suspends US star’s red card ban to face Belgium after Donald Trump intervention | Football News

Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4). Balogun received a red card on the play, US President Donald Trump. (AP) European football’s governing body UEFA on Monday criticised FIFA for allowing United States forward Folarin Balogun to play in Tuesday’s (IST) FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium despite receiving a red card in…

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Watch: Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilberto Mora goes viral after England-Mexico World Cup thriller | Football News

Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilberto Mora England star Jude Bellingham produced one of the standout performances of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, but it was his touching post-match gesture towards Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora that captured fans’ hearts after the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 victory at the Estadio Azteca.A video of…

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‘It absolutely stinks’: Football world erupts over Donald Trump’s role in FIFA’s Balogun red-card U-turn | Football News

Referee Raphael Claus shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (R). (AP Photo) FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban has ignited a fierce debate at the FIFA World Cup 2026, drawing criticism from rival teams and coaches even as the United States welcomed the move ahead of its Round…

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FIFA World Cup: Freak celebration injury! England’s Jordan Henderson rushed to hospital after Mexico thriller – Watch | Football News

England’s Jordan Henderson is looked after by training staff following an injury. (AP Photo) England’s memorable FIFA World Cup victory over Mexico was overshadowed by a freak post-match injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson, who was rushed to hospital after suffering what manager Thomas Tuchel described as a “really bad” wrist injury during the celebrations…

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Jude Bellingham scores twice in 98 seconds as 10-man England beat Mexico to reach World Cup quarter-finals | Football News

England’s Jude Bellingham (10) celebrates after scoring his second goal (AP Photo) England survived a hostile atmosphere, a second-half red card and relentless late pressure to defeat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca on Sunday, booking their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals. The victory sends the Three Lions into the last…

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