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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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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
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
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FIFA reaffirms support for President Gianni Infantino after a controversial commercial rights proposal collapses, despite threats from major football confederations.
Al Jazeera | Aug 5, 2026, 11:46 PM
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Following criticism over an aborted commercial rights proposal, FIFA's leadership backs President Infantino while promising a review and apology to member associations.
ABC Australia News | Aug 5, 2026, 11:29 PM
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At a crisis meeting in Morocco, FIFA's senior officials expressed unanimous backing for their president amid ongoing challenges.
CNA Latest News | Aug 5, 2026, 9:48 PM
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FIFA rejects claims that President Gianni Infantino attempted to gain backing from Donald Trump’s administration following the collapse of a major World Cup commercial rights deal.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 3:02 PM
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Following a controversial plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors, UEFA has declared no confidence in FIFA's leadership, intensifying calls for accountability within global football governance.
Africanews | Aug 3, 2026, 5:51 AM
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Claudius Schaefer says there can be ‘only one consequence’ to Infantino’s actions over his World Cup privatisation plan.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 8:29 AM
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FIFA’s chief operating officer Kevin Lamour criticized President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup profits, stating staff were misled and urging rejection of the plan amid internal resignations and external opposition.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 6:40 PM
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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
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President Donald Trump described the penalty given to golfer Bryson DeChambeau at The Open as a "tough call" and expressed sympathy amid the controversy.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 5:03 PM
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President Donald Trump weighed in on the penalty given to LIV Golf star Bryson DeChambeau at The Open, calling the decision difficult and expressing sympathy for the golfer.
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Andrew Giuliani, head of the White House’s World Cup task force, supports Argentina’s right to display a banner asserting its claim to the Falkland Islands after their semi-final win over England, sparking criticism from British politicians.
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Fans across Latin America, from Mexico to Brazil, are rallying behind Spain and against Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final, citing historic rivalries and political dissatisfaction.
Al Jazeera | Jul 18, 2026, 10:30 PM
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Late VAR decisions and political interventions have fueled debate over fairness following Argentina’s 3-2 victory against Egypt in the World Cup round of 16.
Al Jazeera | Jul 8, 2026, 3:51 AM
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Controversial decisions, political ties, and governance concerns have sparked widespread frustration with FIFA, prompting complaints and calls for political intervention to reform the organization.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
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US President Donald Trump’s intervention with FIFA over a disciplinary case has sparked debate ahead of the USA vs Belgium Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 12:48 PM
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Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican social media influencer with 650,000 TikTok followers, was fatally shot while livestreaming in a car park in Culiacan, Sinaloa state.
Al Jazeera | Aug 6, 2026, 12:16 AM
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US President Donald Trump criticizes Jeanine Pirro after she declines to pursue vandalism charges related to Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 4:09 PM
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Following Gianni Infantino’s abandoned proposal to sell future World Cup profits to private investors, UEFA has confirmed sending a preservation letter to FIFA and is considering legal action.
Al Jazeera | Aug 4, 2026, 9:09 AM
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Former prime minister and foreign policy architect Ahmet Davutoglu announces withdrawal from party politics following the cessation of his Future Party’s activities.
Al Jazeera | Aug 2, 2026, 9:46 AM
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UEFA, the main opponent of FIFA's recent plan, expresses loss of confidence in Gianni Infantino-led FIFA despite the organization's decision to stand down.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 11:43 AM