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France condemns racist slurs by Paraguayan Senator against Kylian Mbappé
France has strongly condemned Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla for publishing a racist and derogatory social media tirade against French captain Kylian Mbappé following their World Cup match. French Sports Minister Marina Ferrari has condemned abject and racist remarks directed at national team captain Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla. The politician’s toxic outburst on…
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Balogun cleared for Belgium clash following dismissal of Belgium’s appeal
FIFA has denied Belgium’s appeal over Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension, prompting the Belgian FA to threaten a formal post-match eligibility protest if the forward plays. The FIFA Appeal Committee has officially rejected the Royal Belgian Football Association’s challenge against Folarin Balogun’s eligibility, clearing the American striker to play in Monday’s knockout clash. In a swiftly…
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Gianni Infantino defends FIFA autonomy amid Trump’s intervention on Balogun red card
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has publicly defended the independence of the organization’s judicial bodies after discussing Folarin Balogun’s controversial World Cup red card with U.S. President Donald Trump. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has fiercely defended the governance of football’s ruling body following widespread public backlash over Folarin Balogun’s overturned suspension. Infantino confirmed he received a…
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France launches appeal to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card
The French Football Federation has appealed to FIFA to overturn Michael Olise’s yellow card from the Paraguay match to ensure the winger avoids a potential semifinal suspension. The French Football Federation has officially approached FIFA to rescind a controversial yellow card issued to Michael Olise during their tense World Cup knockout victory over Paraguay. The…
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Sepp Blatter blasts FIFA’s Trump-linked Balogun red U-turn
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has fiercely condemned the governing body’s decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s red card ban following political lobbying from U.S. President Donald Trump. Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has fiercely criticized the governing body’s decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban ahead of Monday’s crucial World…
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UEFA slams FIFA’s ‘incomprehensible’ decision to lift Balogun’s World Cup ban
European football’s governing body UEFA has released a scathing statement accusing FIFA of undermining the integrity of the game by controversially suspending USMNT forward Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match red card ban. European football’s governing body, UEFA, has issued a scathing official statement condemning FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban. UEFA firmly…
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Jürgen Klopp slams Trump & Infantino over Balogun’s van interference
Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has fiercely condemned Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino following reports that political intervention led to FIFA lifting USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension. German football icon Jürgen Klopp heavily criticized Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino after soccer’s governing body controversially rescinded Folarin Balogun’s automatic one-match ban. Speaking…
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Belgium granted permission to challenge FIFA’s U-Turn on Balogun’s suspension
Belgium has been granted the right to appeal FIFA’s unprecedented decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match red card ban just hours before their World Cup Round of 16 clash against the United States. The Royal Belgian Football Association has formally been granted the right to appeal FIFA’s controversial decision to suspend USMNT striker Folarin Balogun’s…
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Jordan Henderson hospitalized in Mexico City after freak Azteca fall
England midfielder Jordan Henderson was rushed to a Mexico City hospital after sustaining a serious wrist injury from falling over an advertising board during post-match celebrations. England’s spectacular 3-2 FIFA World Cup triumph over co-hosts Mexico was marred by a severe post-game accident involving veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. While approaching traveling supporters at the Estadio…
