Juventus ready Kessié approach and monitor Balogun amid striker search
The Bianconeri are preparing an offer for free agent Franck Kessié while considering Monaco’s Folarin Balogun as negotiations for Randal Kolo Muani hit complications.
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Wilson warns Infantino risks destroying World Cup integrity with Balogun intervention
Football writer Jonathan Wilson has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s ban, warning that such interventions undermine the tournament’s credibility amid wider concerns over refereeing inconsistencies.
Garcia: Belgium gain ‘millions’ of fans after Trump lobbies FIFA over Balogun red card
Belgium manager Rudi Garcia claims the team has gained “millions and millions” of new supporters following Donald Trump’s intervention with FIFA regarding Folarin Balogun’s red card.
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.
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.