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Folarin Balogun speaks out on World Cup ban appeal controversy after USA’s exit

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The Independent UK

MP urges Fifa to delay England player's World Cup suspension after Trump intervention

A LABOUR MP has written to Fifa requesting that England player Jarell Quansah’s suspension be rescinded until after the World Cup, days after…

The National (Scotland)

Folarin Balogun confirms he was not involved in getting Belgium ban overturned

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally lobbied his FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino over Balogun’s dismissal.

The Independent UK

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European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino over Balogun red card

A letter circulating in the European Parliament calls for an investigation into whether pressure from the US administration influenced FIFA's decision to reverse American striker Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Belgium went on to rout Team USA 4-1 in a resounding victory.

Euronews

Voices: ‘Fifa needs purging, top to bottom’: Readers demand action on Infantino after Balogun red card row

YOUR VIEWS: Our community say Fifa itself is now the problem, after it suspended Folarin Balogun's red card following Donald Trump's personal call to Gianni Infantino — with many demanding Infantino’s resignation and a wider clear-out of the organisation

The Independent UK

‘Comfortable’—Barcelona Offered Unlikely New Julian Alvarez Alternative

Barça may soon be forced to pivot to Álvarez alternatives with Atlético Madrid digging their heels in.

Sports Illustrated

Belgium Stars Caught Mocking Donald Trump After Knocking USA Out Of The World Cup

Belgium's 4-1 World Cup victory over the US was overshadowed by a celebration seemingly mocking President Trump, following controversy over US player Balogun's eligibility.

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Belgium Tells Trump and FIFA to 'Overturn This' After Crushing US in World Cup Match That the President Warned Could Be 'Rigged, Just Like the Election…'

Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory in Seattle on Monday, turning a politically charged buildup over striker Folarin Balogun’s red-card reprieve into a lopsided Round of 16 defeat for the co-host.

Benzinga

Belgium have just two words to say after demolishing the United States as Donald Trump admits match interference

"Thank you for putting corruption in its place."

We Got This Covered

So it’s Trump 1, Belgium 4 – and the world rejoices. Nothing like failed chicanery to bring us together, is there?

Joy is unbounded and when it dies down perhaps the guilty will be held to account for cheating and facilitation: perhaps they won’t. Still, enjoy the moment, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US

Belgium has ended the USA’s World Cup campaign, with many taking great joy in the host nation’s humiliating 4-1 defeat following the controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend a US red card prior to the game.

Euronews

Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision

Fifa has hit back at Uefa over the lifting of the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, saying the move was ‘nothing new in the modern game’

The Guardian - UK

Gianni Infantino’s Trumpification of Fifa will have repercussions well beyond this stained World Cup

COMMENT: Donald Trump’s intervention in the Folarin Balogun furore has opened the Fifa president to his most fierce criticism yet, writes Miguel Delaney, and may pave the way for more bitter ‘lawfare’ in football

The Independent UK

Belgium manager reveals what he told Folarin Balogun after win over USA: ‘It’s not his fault’

Balogun was permitted to play the World Cup round of 16 clash after his ban was suspended by Fifa

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International Business Times UK

Did FIFA Follow Its Own Rules? UEFA and Belgium Challenge Balogun Red Card Reversal

FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension has sparked debate over the application of disciplinary rules, with UEFA and Belgium questioning the transparency and consistency of the process.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: USA bounced out by Belgium after Balogun furore; backlash against Fifa builds – as it happened

The fallout from USA’s defeat to Belgium gathered pace, with criticism of Fifa growing

The Independent UK

Growing calls for Fifa boss to quit over Trump red card scandal

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Fortune

Trump’s request for a review of Folarin Balogun's red card has become a global test of FIFA's political neutrality

The U.S. striker’s red-card ban was suspended after President Trump personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino for a review.

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Evening Standard

'Overturn this': Belgium players mock Donald Trump as USA dumped out of World Cup

Belgium took delight in knocking out the co-hosts with a thumping 4-1 win

The Independent UK

Fifa president Gianni Infantino faces calls to resign as Gary Lineker joins backlash to World Cup controversy

Infantino heavily criticised for overturning Folarin Balogun’s suspension after apparent interference from Trump

The Independent UK

Fifa defends referee as Trump intervention sparks integrity storm

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Radio France Internationale

De Ketelaere shines as Belgium trump US to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium swept past the United States 4-1 on Monday night to reach the last eight at the World Cup.

The Guardian - US

‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit

The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them

FourFourTwo

Could Erling Haaland have played for England?

Since the Norwegian star was actually born in Leeds, it’s wild to imagine an alternate reality where Haaland is wearing an England shirt and leading the attack for the Three Lions

Euronews

USA's Balogun has little impact as Belgium soars into World Cup quarterfinals against Spain

USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.

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