FIFA Suspends Red Card for US Soccer Star Folarin Balogun After Trump’s Request
FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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FIFA has suspended the automatic match suspension for US striker Folarin Balogun following a review reportedly prompted by a call from former President Donald Trump.
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US President Donald Trump praised FIFA's decision to lift Falorin Balogun's suspension, a move that has drawn criticism from the Royal Belgian Football Association.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 5, 2026, 11:57 PM
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The Royal Belgian Football Association disputes FIFA's reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension ahead of the Round of 16 clash in Seattle.
Fox News Latest | Jul 5, 2026, 11:30 PM
politics
President Trump intervened in a FIFA disciplinary decision and delivered a July Fourth speech marked by partisan rhetoric, prompting responses from political leaders.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 11:08 PM
politics
President Trump intervened in a FIFA disciplinary decision involving Team USA’s Folarin Balogun, while political leaders commented on rising socialist influence and presidential power during the nation’s 250th Independence Day.
The Hill | Jul 5, 2026, 10:10 PM
world
FIFA suspends the red card ban on USA striker Folarin Balogun after intervention by President Trump, sparking surprise from Belgium's football association.
CNA Latest News | Jul 5, 2026, 9:37 PM
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Following intervention by US President Donald Trump, FIFA lifted the suspension of American striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup last 16 match against Belgium. The decision has sparked praise from the US side and outrage from Belgium’s team.
France 24 English | Jul 5, 2026, 7:38 PM
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Following Egypt's penalty-kick victory against Australia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, coach Hossam Hassan waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch and dedicated the win to Egyptian and Palestinian people.
Fox News Latest | Jul 4, 2026, 8:16 PM
politics
The Antwerp World Diamond Center presented a diamond-encrusted ring to President Trump months after Belgium's diamond industry secured the removal of U.S. tariffs on diamond imports.
CBS Politics | Jul 4, 2026, 4:02 AM
world
European football's governing body criticizes Fifa president Gianni Infantino for failing to deliver on transparency promises and welcomes the withdrawal of a contentious investment proposal.
BBC World | Aug 1, 2026, 11:11 AM
world
Football Supporters Europe joins widespread criticism as UEFA nations vote to boycott FIFA tournaments over controversial proposal.
CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:52 PM
world
FIFA insists on proceeding with consultations for a private investment plan amid widespread rejection from member associations and calls for a World Cup boycott.
ABC Australia News | Jul 31, 2026, 11:40 AM
world
Europe’s football governing body opposes FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in the World Cup, warning it will boycott future tournaments if the proposal proceeds.
Africanews | Jul 31, 2026, 6:46 AM
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UEFA and its 55 member associations have collectively decided to boycott all FIFA tournaments in response to FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, citing concerns over governance and the commercialization of football.
CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 7:10 PM
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European football's governing body UEFA and member associations vow to boycott FIFA competitions unless plans to sell stakes to private investors are fully abandoned.
NPR News | Jul 30, 2026, 4:53 PM
politics
Over 92,000 private jets contributed to significant excess carbon pollution during the FIFA World Cup, raising concerns about environmental impact and tax breaks for luxury jet purchases.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 11:45 AM
world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino urges member federations to decide on a private equity plan involving Joshua Kushner, amid widespread criticism from international soccer bodies.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 9:27 PM
world
Sepp Blatter, former FIFA president, opposes the football body's proposal to create a $20 billion subsidiary for the World Cup, warning it risks turning the tournament into a commercial investment product.
Al Jazeera | Jul 29, 2026, 5:13 PM
world
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a plan to establish a $20 billion company to manage the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family, drawing immediate criticism from Europe’s UEFA.
France 24 English | Jul 29, 2026, 2:58 AM
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FIFA aims to generate significant revenue by offering minority stakes in the World Cup's commercial rights, involving investors such as a firm led by Joshua Kushner.
NPR News | Jul 29, 2026, 12:02 AM
world
Fifa’s plan to expand football funding through private investment sparks strong backlash from European football’s governing body Uefa.
BBC World | Jul 28, 2026, 4:26 PMgeneral
FBI Director Kash Patel details the unprecedented security measures and collaboration that ensured a safe and incident-free 2026 FIFA World Cup hosted in the United States.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 10:44 AMgeneral
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States saw record attendance and extensive security measures, fulfilling a vision set in motion by President Donald Trump.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 9:15 AMworld
During the 2026 World Cup final, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was seen trying to usher former US President Donald Trump away as Spain lifted the trophy.
Al Jazeera | Jul 20, 2026, 9:08 AMShowing 121-144 of 162 articles.