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Pulisic Defends Balogun Amid FIFA Ban Row: 'No Intention to Harm'

Christian Pulisic has defended USMNT teammate Folarin Balogun after a controversial tackle led to a ban that was later suspended by FIFA, provoking UE...

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news UEFA Champions League

UEFA Issues Incredible Statement Claiming FIFA 'Crossed a Red Line' with Folarin Balogun Ban Ruling

UEFA has released a stunning statement accusing FIFA of undermining football’s integrity by bowing to political pressure and suspending Folarin Balogu...

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news USA +3

Malagò Slams ‘Absurd’ Balogun Red Card Reversal as UEFA Warns FIFA ‘Crossed a Red Line’

FIGC President Giovanni Malagò has fiercely criticized FIFA’s decision to allow USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last 16 despite a...

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Unwelcome and undue: Trump’s red-card intervention hurts the US’s World Cup more than it helps

Pablo Iglesias Maurer analyzes President Trump's intervention to reverse Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension, arguing it damages the US's tournamen...

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World Cup 2026: England Set Up Norway Quarter-Final After Mexico Thriller; UEFA Says FIFA ‘Crossed Line’ Over Balogun

England reached the World Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice in 98 seconds at the Azteca. Th...

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UEFA Accuses FIFA of 'Crossing a Red Line' After Shock Balogun Clearance for USA-Belgium Clash

UEFA has slammed FIFA for allowing banned USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium, calling it a 'red line' th...

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news Norway +1

Tuchel Criticises FIFA Over Balogun Decision: 'Where Does This End?'

England manager Thomas Tuchel has hit out at FIFA’s ‘total confusion’ over the disciplinary process at the 2026 World Cup after the governing body opt...

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Balogun Decision Leaves Red Card System in Disarray

FIFA's decision to suspend Florian Balogun's automatic one-match ban for a World Cup red card has thrown the disciplinary system into chaos. The Unite...

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news USA +3

‘It stinks!’ – Neville slams FIFA as Trump-backed Balogun ban suspension sparks Belgium outrage

FIFA has controversially allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup last 16 against Belgium after suspending his red-card ban, follo...

1 week ago 20

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news Mex +1

FIFA Lightning Strike Rules: What Happens If Storms Delay Mexico vs England?

Thunderstorms forecast for Mexico City could disrupt the 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match between Mexico and England. FIFA's lightning safety rules, i...

1 week ago 13

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news Bel +1

Folarin Balogun World Cup Ban Suspended: USA Striker Available for Belgium Clash

FIFA has suspended Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup ban, making the striker available for the United States' round of 16 clash against Belgium. Th...

1 week ago 21

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How FIFA's Article 27 Loophole Suspended Folarin Balogun's Red Card Ban and Handed USMNT a World Cup Lifeline

Folarin Balogun's automatic one-match red card ban has been suspended by FIFA, making the USA striker available for their World Cup last-16 clash agai...

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