FIFA chief Infantino defends Balogun’s suspension reversal after Trump’s intervention sparks backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended the governing body’s disciplinary process after US President Donald Trump’s intervention prompted the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s automatic World Cup suspension, sparking criticism from Belgium. Balogun’s suspension reversal makes him eligible to play in Monday night’s World Cup round of 16 clash against Belgium. The controversy erupted after […]

Balorin’s Red-Card Reversal: Why FIFA just can’t say no to Donald Trump | World News

FILE – President Donald Trump holds up a red card during a meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) For a while, it was easy to forget that the World Cup was being held in Trump’s America. There […]

FIFA under fire as UEFA slams Balogun red card reversal: ‘Integrity of the game is at stake’

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has launched a scathing attack on FIFA after the sport’s global governing body decided to suspend the automatic one-match ban for USA striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Folarin Balogun had received a straight red card during the USA‘s round of 32 clash against Bosnia […]

‘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 […]

‘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 […]

‘It will break Belgium’s spirit’: Thierry Henry tears into FIFA over Folarin Balogun decision | Football News

Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) Former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry believes FIFA ultimately reached the correct decision by overturning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, but questioned why football’s governing body […]

David Luiz, 38, nets first Champions League goal in 8 years, to become second-oldest scorer in UCL history

David Luiz delivered a moment of history on Wednesday night, scoring his first Champions League goal since 2017 and becoming the second-oldest goalscorer in competition history. The 38-year-old Brazilian defender found the net for Pafos FC during a 2-2 draw against AS Monaco, marking a milestone in the Cypriot club’s debut Champions League campaign. David […]