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USA face Belgium and World Cup date with destiny after Balogun reprieve

LOS ANGELES (UNITED STATES) - The United States face the biggest day of soccer in their history on Monday as they take on Belgium for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals after a dramatic reprieve for star striker Folarin Balogun thanks to the intervention of Donald Trump.

Bangkok Post · Jul 6

Cristiano Ronaldo won't play another World Cup

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that this year's World Cup will be his last.

BANG Premier · Jul 6

Infantino says he told Trump FIFA's disciplinary body was independent during call over Balogun

Under FIFA rules, a straight red card automatically triggers a one-game ban, which cannot be appealed by the player's team.

Euronews · Jul 6

Portugal vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Iberian foes collide with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 6

Explained: Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card reversal, Trump’s phone calls and Fifa’s rationale

The surprise move deeming the US striker eligible to play came after the American president reached out to the governing body to appeal for the change

The Guardian - UK · Jul 6

Mauricio Pochettino praises Fifa for Balogun U-turn: ‘We celebrate the decision’

The US head hailed Fifa’s shock decision to un-ban striker Folarin Balogun after Donald Trump lobbied for that outcome

The Guardian - US · Jul 5

‘They’ve tried to kill me for 23 years’: Cristiano Ronaldo says this World Cup will be his last

The Portugal captain has confirmed the tournament in North America will be his last World Cup

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5

FIFA at centre of new political storm ahead of USA Belgium as Donald Trump intervenes

USA forward Folarin Balogun was set to miss their round-of-16 clash

FourFourTwo · Jul 5

Reflective Ronaldo takes on critics 'trying to kill me for 23 years'

ARLINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Cristiano Ronaldo admitted at the World Cup on Sunday he is not the player he once was but came out fighting against critics "trying to kill me for the past 23 years".

Bangkok Post · Jul 5

Trump finally arrives at World Cup – but Balogun decision shows Fifa hasn’t learned its lesson

Comment: The shock ‘suspension’ of Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban for the USA’s World Cup clash against Belgium once again raises serious questions about sporting integrity on the biggest stage

The Independent UK · Jul 5