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White House Official Argues Why U.S. Had Right to Question Folarin Balogun Red Card

President Trump’s intervention has attracted plenty of scrutiny from the soccer world.

Sports Illustrated

Miguel Delaney answers your questions on Fifa’s crisis – from Infantino’s grip on power to a possible Uefa breakaway

ASK ME ANYTHING: Chief football writer Miguel Delaney answers readers' questions on the Balogun row, ticket pricing, the Blatter comparison, and whether this World Cup could be the breaking point Fifa can't recover from

The Independent UK

Mission creep: FIFA's embrace of technology backfires in controversy-riven World Cup

Technology's integration into World Cup refereeing has ignited significant controversy and debate. VAR interventions have led to numerous disputes and accusations of unfairness. Coaches and players express frustration over inconsistent application and perceived over-reach. FIFA officials defend the technology's role in correcting clear errors. Fans voice their displeasure through boos,…

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Can England appeal Jarell Quansah World Cup ban?

England’s hopes of a reprieve have been dashed ahead of World Cup quarter-final clash

Evening Standard

US-Iran ceasefire had a built-in detonator. This week it went off

The breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran was perhaps the least surprising news this week. The 14-point plan – AKA the memorandum of understanding (MoU) – signed by Donald Trump in Versailles at the end of the G7 summit on June 17 and by the Iranian president,…

The Conversation

Belgium take strength from ‘millions and millions’ of new fans before Spain clash

Rudi Garcia has said Belgium will take ‘incredible strength’ from the Folarin Balogun red card saga when they come up against Spain in World Cup quarter-final

The Guardian - UK

This US World Cup controversy exposes the corruption of the beautiful game

THERE was a wave of relief throughout the football world on Tuesday when Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last-16 knock-out game in the World…

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‘Egregious’—U.S. World Cup Chief Eviscerates Keir Starmer for England Intervention

Andrew Giuliani compared President Trump’s involvement with the role Starmer played before England’s round of 16 clash with Mexico.

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‘One rule for one and one rule for another’ – fans react to Quansah suspension

England supporters on South Beach in Miami ahead of the team’s quarter-final against Norway described the suspension as ‘harsh’.

The Independent UK

Trump administration accuses Starmer of ‘egregious’ World Cup intervention

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The Independent UK

England's Jarell Quansah handed TWO game ban for Mexico red card

FIFA have shown no leniency to Jarell Quansah or England following the sending off against Mexico

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White House labels Keir Starmer intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump

The National (Scotland)

White House says Keir Starmer’s England intervention ‘more egregious’ than Donald Trump’s Balogun red card call

President Trump called FIFA boss Gianni Infantino asking for a ‘review’ of Balogun’s dismissal

The Independent UK

Fifa confirms Jarell Quansah ban just days after Folarin Balogun reprieve

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Christian Pulisic suffered fractured leg in USA’s World Cup loss to Belgium

Christian Pulisic was taken off in the second half against Belgium after suffering an injury

The Guardian - UK

Bring on the World Cup fireworks as quarter-finals kick off

In today’s Football Daily: A lip-smacking last eight lineup to tuck into

Sports Illustrated

France Confirms Verdict of Michael Olise Yellow Card Appeal Before Morocco Clash

FIFA’s surprising reversal of Folarin Balogun’s ban ignited an entirely new debate.

The Guardian - US

Victor Marx, self-proclaimed ‘high-risk missionary’, wins Republican primary for Colorado governor – as it happened

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Grading Every Player on USMNT’s 2026 World Cup Roster

There were a wide range of showings from Mauricio Pochettino’s roster, with everything between two Fs and three As.

The Conversation

After the ‘red card’ scandal, has the shine come off Gianni Infantino’s World Cup?

The World Cup has entered its quarter-finals, and so far the tournament has had it all: a strong team ousted early (Germany), debate over whether an ageing superstar (Lionel Messi) still “has it”, and an underdog in the form of a tiny nation (Cabo Verde) making it through to the…

International Business Times UK

World Cup Quarterfinals Odds: France Leads Betting Board, But Norway's Cinderella Run Steals the Spotlight

France is predicted to win the World Cup 2026, with a 33% chance according to Polymarket. Morocco, unbeaten in 34 matches, and other teams like Argentina and Norway present formidable challenges.

Sports Illustrated

Four USMNT Stars Who Have Earned Big Transfers During World Cup Run

The USMNT already possesses players representing massive European clubs.

The Independent UK

Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun

The Guardian - US

White House’s World Cup head defends Trump lobbying Fifa over red card

Andrew Giuliani claims actions of referee Raphael Claus over US player Folarin Balogun ‘very, very highly suspicious’

Sports Illustrated

The 11 Most Controversial Refereeing Decisions at the 2026 World Cup—Ranked

VAR and refereeing inconsistency have taken center stage this summer.

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