Ronaldo Defers Decision on Retirement Ahead of Portugal vs Spain World Cup Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his record sixth World Cup, refuses to confirm if 2026 will be his last, emphasizing he will retire on his own terms.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, playing in his record sixth World Cup, refuses to confirm if 2026 will be his last, emphasizing he will retire on his own terms.
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Belgium advances to the quarterfinals after a 4-1 victory over the USA, overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend USA forward Folarin Balogun’s red card ban following intervention by US President Donald Trump.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 7, 2026, 3:47 AM
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly called FIFA to support England's preparations before their World Cup match against Mexico, a move that contrasts with the criticism former President Donald Trump faced over FIFA's handling of US striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension.
Fox News Latest | Jul 7, 2026, 2:28 AM
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Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo admits his last World Cup ended with a narrow loss to Spain, while the USMNT's Folarin Balogun will be available after a red card suspension was overturned.
Al Jazeera | Jul 6, 2026, 10:33 PM
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Gianni Infantino confirms a call from President Donald Trump regarding the red card decision on USA’s Folarin Balogun, emphasizing FIFA’s judicial independence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 6:36 PM
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Gianni Infantino confirms a call from Donald Trump about the red card incident involving Folarin Balogun but emphasizes FIFA's judicial independence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 6:18 PM
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FIFA's decision to delay U.S. striker Folarin Balogun's suspension has sparked controversy, drawing criticism from Norway's coach and an appeal from Belgium's football association.
The Hill | Jul 6, 2026, 3:01 PM
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FIFA controversially suspended the red card suspension of USA's top scorer Folarin Balogun following lobbying by Donald Trump, sparking appeals and debate ahead of the quarterfinals.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 6, 2026, 11:51 AM
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FIFA suspends the red card suspension of USMNT striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium amid debate over the fairness of the original call.
Reason | Jul 6, 2026, 8:54 AM
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FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's red card suspension after a call from US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy and an appeal from Belgium's football federation.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 7:57 AM
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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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Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first World Cup knockout stage goal, but a last-minute VAR offside call denied Croatia an equalizer, sending Portugal through to face Spain in the next round.
France 24 English | Jul 3, 2026, 3:03 AMShowing 1-12 of 12 articles.