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Mauricio Pochettino backs FIFA’s Folarin Balogun reversal: ‘We were punished enough against Bosnia’

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United States men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino had his first opportunity to respond to FIFA lifting Folarin Balogun’s one-game red card ban during a press conference on Sunday, and he’s ready to celebrate the decision, even if many others aren’t. The controversial red card occurred during the United States’ round-of-32 match against Bosnia…

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Belgian coach Rudi Garcia criticizes FIFA’s Balogun red card ban reversal: ‘It’s April Fools’

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After FIFA announced that U.S. national team forward Folarin Balogun would play in the Round of 16 after his one-game red-card ban was suspended, their opponent did not take the news well. “The Belgian federation isn’t just defending itself or the national team; it’s defending football in general — its integrity and its ethics,” Belgium…

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President Trump Reportedly Called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Hired A Team Of ‘Elite Lawyers’ To Challenge Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Suspension

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It appears that President Trump and the White House pressured FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension. Earlier this week, Balogun was issued a red card in Team USA’S Round of 32 game against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Was this worthy of a red card? 🟥 pic.twitter.com/WfrIxMRNMD — FOX Sports (@FOXSports) July 2, 2026 After the […] The post President Trump Reportedly Called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Hired A Team Of ‘Elite Lawyers’ To Challenge Folarin Balogun’s Red Card Suspension appeared first on BroBible.

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England’s World Cup Nightmare: How Mexico Fans Ensured A Sleepless Night Before The Big Match

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World Cup fans are doing anything and everything they can do to give their favorite teams an advantage… and Mexico fans took that to a whole other level last night. While America celebrated its 250th birthday with 4th of July festivities, Mexico fans were also shooting off fireworks, but for a different reason. In the name of whatever the opposite of sportsmanship is, fans of the Mexico World Cup team found out where England’s team was staying near Mexico City […] The post England’s World Cup Nightmare: How Mexico Fans Ensured A Sleepless Night Before The Big Match first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Paraguay keeper throws ball at Kylian Mbappe after handshake snub before France players brawl with their rivals in feisty World Cup clash

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Les Bleus advanced to the last 16 of the tournament after earning a narrow 1-0 victory in Philadelphia, with Mbappe firing home the winner from the penalty spot in the 70th minute.

Read moreParaguay keeper throws ball at Kylian Mbappe after handshake snub before France players brawl with their rivals in feisty World Cup clash

France 1 Paraguay 0: Mbappe penalty sees French survive Paraguayan hatchet job in World Cup 2026’s feistiest clash yet

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KYLIAN MBAPPE ignored the penalty mind games to deliver the Workd Cup knock-out blow in Rocky’s home town. France had suffered 70 minutes of deep frustration against a Paraguay side…

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Kansas Citians clap back at Denver sports anchor over World Cup hosting diss

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has largely been a success so far, with one of the biggest positives being the ways that host cities have been highlighted and appreciated by international fans. Those not paying close attention beforehand fully expected to see cities like Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, and Seattle among the U.S. hosts.…

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“I Had Tears In My Eyes” – German World Cup Fan Goes Viral For Falling In Love With America

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The 2026 World Cup continues to reveal what us Americans knew all along… the United States of America is a wonderful place. The largest single-sport tournament in the world has been nothing short of spectacular thus far, and is proving once again that sports is the great unifier. All across the United States, international World Cup fans from all corners of the world are having an absolute blast here in the States, heaping tons of praise of the good citizens […] The post “I Had Tears In My Eyes” – German World Cup Fan Goes Viral For Falling In Love With America first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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English Soccer Fan Missing For 10 Days Was Eventually Found In A Barcelona Pub “Blissfully Unaware” People Were Looking For Him

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This England soccer fan’s family was worried sick about his well-being, all while the “missing” man was having the absolute time of his life. Michael Hewitt, who considers himself a very proud England and Leeds United fan, had not been heard from for 10 days. The 65-year-old who had left his home on June 21 was supposed to fly across the pond to Boston, Massachusetts to watch his favorite team – England – play Ghana on June 23. He was […] The post English Soccer Fan Missing For 10 Days Was Eventually Found In A Barcelona Pub “Blissfully Unaware” People Were Looking For Him first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Switzerland vs Algeria LIVE – World Cup 2026: Granit Xhaka looks to lead Red Crosses into last-16 against Mahrez and Co

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SWITZERLAND face Algeria tonight in the World Cup round-of-32 in Vancouver! The Red Crosses finished top of Group B after a final-day win over co-hosts Canada – Granit Xhaka‘s side…

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