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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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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.

International Business Times UK

Belgium players mock Donald Trump dance after decisive World Cup win

The United States is out of the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in Seattle – and Donald Trump won't have liked the outcome.

The National (Scotland)

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

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The Independent UK

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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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

Belgium taunt Trump over Balogun red card saga

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The Independent UK

Messi, Salah set for World Cup showdown as Argentina face Egypt in last-16 test

Argentina meets Egypt for a World Cup quarter-final spot. Lionel Messi aims to lead the Golden Boot race against rivals. Switzerland and Colombia also compete in another crucial knockout match. Spain and Belgium advanced to the last eight after their victories. Host nations are now eliminated from the ongoing tournament.

The Economic Times

Fifa defends referee as Trump intervention sparks integrity storm

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The Independent UK

Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’

Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win

The Independent UK

USA vs Belgium: Who won the World Cup game last night?

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The Independent UK

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.

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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

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Reverts to Everything It Hasn’t Been This Summer in Dismal World Cup Exit

Mauricio Pochettino watched a team start fast, press high and work in harmony—unfortunately, it was playing against the U.S.

Sports Illustrated

Four Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Humiliating Defeat to Belgium in Round of 16

The U.S. men’s national team failed to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals after a timid and error-ridden affair on Monday night.

The Independent UK

Christian Pulisic in tears after latest injury in USA’s World Cup exit

Pulisic saw his and the USA’s World Cup end back under the cloud of injury

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‘Overturn this’: victorious Belgium throw barb after Balogun red-card controversy

For Belgium, Monday’s win over the US was doubly sweet. They advanced to the World Cup quarter-finals, as well as overcoming what they saw as injustice

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.

Sports Illustrated

USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Co-Hosts Suffer Embarrassing Failure

The Stars and Stripes crashed out at the same stage as co-hosts Canada and Mexico.

Bangkok Post

De Ketelaere double puts Belgium into World Cup last eight and ends home interest

SEATTLE - ⁠Belgium’s ⁠Charles De Ketelaere scored twice to take his country into the ‌World Cup quarter-finals, handing co-hosts United States a 4-1 thrashing in their round-of-16 tie on Monday, despite the ⁠controversial inclusion of previously suspended Folarin Balogun.

The Independent UK

That’s bad karma for you, Mr President, as United States crash out of World Cup to defiant Belgium

United States 1-4 Belgium: After all the pre-match shenanigans, an anonymous Folarin Balogun was outshone by Belgium striker Charles De Ketelaere, who scored twice, as poetic justice was a dish best served cold in Seattle

The Independent UK

After his suspension was lifted in scrutinized move, Balogun has little impact in US World Cup loss

Folarin Balogun’s presence on the field for the United States against Belgium had a seismic impact on the world of soccer, but he ultimately played a forgettable role in the Americans’ 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16

France 24

Belgium thump ragged USA to end co-hosts' World Cup dream and set up Spain clash

Charles De Ketalaere scored twice as Belgium brought the United States' World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. The buildup to the match was overshadowed by a row over US President Donald Trump's extraordinary intervention…

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