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target=_blank>Blatter questions ‘political power’ after Trump’s FIFA phone call
Sources told AFP US President Donald Trump had called FIFA’s current chief Gianni Infantino to ask FIFA to review Balogun’s automatic one-game suspension.
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target=_blank>Why I did not take Brazil’s penalty against Norway – Vinicius
Brazil’s hopes of ending their long wait for World Cup glory came to a painful end after a 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice to eliminate the five-time champions.
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target=_blank>FIFA have ‘crossed a red line’ in Balogun reprieve: UEFA
“Yesterday’s decision to suspend for a probationary period of a year the implementation of the one-match automatic suspension following the red card issued to the player Folarin Balogun crossed a red line,” read UEFA’s strongly worded statement.
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target=_blank>Tottenham sign Tonali from Newcastle
Tottenham announced Monday the signing of Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali from fellow Premier League club Newcastle in a deal that could go up to a club record £100 million ($133.4 million).
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target=_blank>2026 World Cup: What Neymar told Norway goalkeeper, Nyland during penalty kick
Fresh details have emerged about the fiery exchange between Brazil forward Neymar and Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland during Brazil’s shock 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup round of 16.
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target=_blank>‘Our game, not theirs’ – Klopp slams FIFA’s Balogun decision
“This is our game, not theirs… If Trump and Infantino really worked this all out between themselves, that’s crazy. It calls everything into question…
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target=_blank>Neymar says Brazil career ‘over’ after Norway defeat
Brazil superstar Neymar indicated Sunday that his international career was over after the five-time World Cup winners went out of the tournament in the last 16 at the hands of Norway.
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target=_blank>Bellingham tells England to believe after Mexico masterclass
Jude Bellingham told his England teammates they can be world champions after leading by example in a 3-2 win over Mexico that will go down as one of the Three Lions’ best ever World Cup triumphs.
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target=_blank>Haaland scores brace to dump Brazil out of World Cup
Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway sealed a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil on Sunday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
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target=_blank>White House called FIFA’s Infantino to review Balogun’s red card – report
The White House contacted FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a review of Folarin Balogun’s red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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target=_blank>World Cup 2026: Ronaldo names who to blame for Brazil’s elimination
Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has blamed head coach Carlo Ancelotti following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Brazil was eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday following Erling Haaland’s brace. However, Ronaldo was not pleased with Ancelotti’s decision during the 2-1 defeat as he insisted that the former Real Madrid
World Cup 2026: Ronaldo names who to blame for Brazil’s elimination
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: You’ve crossed a red line – UEFA blasts FIFA over Balogun decision
UEFA has hit out at FIFA, for suspending the red card shown to US striker, Folarin Balogun. Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was set to serve a one-match ban. But on Sunday, FIFA announced that he would be eligible to play against Belgium in their last-32 clash. This u-turn follows the intervention
2026 World Cup: You’ve crossed a red line – UEFA blasts FIFA over Balogun decision
target=_blank>Transfer: Galatasaray makes promises to Osimhen as European clubs line up for Super Eagles star
Turkish football pundit, Levent Tüzemen, has revealed Galatasaray has given Victor Osimhen assurances regarding the club’s improved strength for the upcoming season, amidst ongoing speculation about the striker’s future. This assurance becomes important as Osimhen is being linked with numerous elite European clubs following another remarkable season. Clubs such as Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Manchester United,
Transfer: Galatasaray makes promises to Osimhen as European clubs line up for Super Eagles star
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Football not political playground – Blatter blasts decision on Balogun
Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, has hit out at the world football governing body’s decision to suspend the red card shown to US striker, Folarin Balogun. Balogun was sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina and was set to serve a one-match ban. But on Sunday, FIFA announced that he would be eligible to play against Belgium
2026 World Cup: Football not political playground – Blatter blasts decision on Balogun
target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 4 players to win award as World Cup enters quarter-finals
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, currently has the biggest chance to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. Mbappe is the top scorer at the ongoing World Cup, as Les Bleus have qualified for the quarter-finals. The 27-year-old has netted seven goals and provided two assists. According to Polymarket, Mbappe has a 26% chance of winning the
Ballon d’Or 2026: Top 4 players to win award as World Cup enters quarter-finals
target=_blank>World Cup: Countries with most match wins in history Top 20
The countries with the most match wins in the history of the World Cup tournament have been revealed. FIFA at the weekend released the list of the nations that have won the most FIFA World Cup matches. This is coming amid the ongoing 2026 World Cup Round of 16 fixtures. In the list, Brazil is ranked first
World Cup: Countries with most match wins in history Top 20
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘Brazil is gone’ – Sunday Oliseh reacts as Norway beats Ancelotti’s team
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has issued a scathing assessment of Brazil following their shocking 2-1 loss to Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Manchester City forward, Erling Haaland, stepped up when it was crucial, heading Norway into the lead in the 80th minute and then scoring a
World Cup 2026: ‘Brazil is gone’ – Sunday Oliseh reacts as Norway beats Ancelotti’s team
target=_blank>World Cup 2026: ‘We disappointed all Brazilians’ – Casemiro breaks down in tears VIDEO
Brazil midfielder, Casemiro, broke down in tears after his side’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. The former Manchester United star was speaking after Brazil’s 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday. The former Real Madrid player admitted that Carlo Ancelotti’s side disappointed all Brazilians, adding that they will be
World Cup 2026: ‘We disappointed all Brazilians’ – Casemiro breaks down in tears VIDEO
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: Ian Wright, Keane, Neville blame Arsenal star for Brazil’s defeat
Former England legends, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, and Ian Wright have criticized Arsenal defender, Gabriel Magalhaes for his questionable defending following Erling Haaland’s remarkable double that led Norway to a historic 2-1 victory over Brazil. Haaland showcased an outstanding individual performance as Stale Solbakken’s team triumphed over the five-time World Cup champions, securing their place
2026 World Cup: Ian Wright, Keane, Neville blame Arsenal star for Brazil’s defeat
target=_blank>World Cup: Harry Kane now fifth position in FIFA’s all-time top scorers list
England captain, Harry Kane, is now in the fifth position in FIFA’s all-time top scorers list in the history of the World Cup. Kane achieved this feat after scoring a goal in England’s 3-2 win against Mexico in the World Cup Round of 16 earlier today. The Bayern Munich striker has now scored 14 goals in
World Cup: Harry Kane now fifth position in FIFA’s all-time top scorers list
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