Belgium draw strength from Balogun saga ahead of Spain quarter-final
Rudi Garcia believes Belgium have gained huge support after the Folarin Balogun red card controversy. The Red Devils face Spain in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.
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Monaco CEO confirms interest in Balogun, Akliouche and Camara but insists on ‘fair agreement’
AS Monaco chief executive Thiago Scuro has acknowledged interest in Folarin Balogun, Maghnes Akliouche and Lamine Camara, but insists the Ligue 1 side will only sanction departures on their own terms.
White House defends Trump lobbying of FIFA over Balogun red card
Andrew Giuliani has defended Donald Trump’s intervention regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card, citing concerns over referee Raphael Claus’s history despite FIFA’s defence of the official’s integrity.
FIFA Denies Corruption Claims as Trump Admits Balogun Intervention
FIFA has rejected allegations of attempted sporting corruption after Donald Trump claimed he orchestrated the reversal of Folarin Balogun’s red card. The United States still suffered defeat to Belgium.
Belgium crush USA 4-1 to end American World Cup dream in Seattle
The United States men’s national team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 at Seattle Stadium.
Klopp attacks Trump and Infantino after FIFA overturns Balogun ban
Jürgen Klopp has strongly criticised Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension, amid reports of political interference.
UEFA Accuses FIFA of Crossing ‘Red Line’ Over Balogun Suspension
UEFA has accused FIFA of crossing “a red line” by lifting Folarin Balogun’s suspension for the USA’s World Cup last-16 tie against Belgium. The European governing body called the decision “incomprehensible and unjustifiable” as Belgium prepares to launch an appeal.
England survive Mexico siege at Azteca to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Thomas Tuchel’s ten-man England withstood a relentless second-half onslaught from Mexico to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory and set up a quarter-final clash with Norway.
Trump confirms FIFA intervention as Balogun red card overturned sparks integrity row
FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card following confirmation from Donald Trump that he requested a review has drawn fierce criticism from UEFA and the Italian Football Federation.
Haaland brace sends Norway into World Cup quarter-finals as Brazil exit
Erling Haaland scored twice to help Norway eliminate Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil and reach the last eight, while USA striker Folarin Balogun had his red card suspended.