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Balogun fined $40,000 despite red card overturned
FIFA's Disciplinary Commission fined Folarin Balogun $40,000, the American striker for AS Monaco whose suspension was lifted following Donald Trump's intervention during the 2026 World Cup.
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Balogun distances himself from Trump-backed FIFA ban reversal after US lose 4-1 to Belgium
Folarin Balogun insists he played no part in overturning his one-match suspension after a red card against Bosnia, a ban that Donald Trump confirmed he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to lift. The US still lost 4-1 to Belgium.
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Slot emerges as Netherlands contender after Liverpool sacking, setting up Van Dijk reunion
Arne Slot, dismissed by Liverpool at the end of May after a fifth-place finish in his second season, is understood to be in talks with the Netherlands national team as they search for a successor to Ronald Koeman.
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Infantino vows to stay as FIFA president despite calls to resign over Trump interference
Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, defying widespread calls to resign after Donald Trump's intervention in Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension drew a fierce rebuke from UEFA.
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Liverpool lead chase for Parker as rivals circle Man City's academy trio
Manchester City face a summer battle to retain three of their most promising academy players, with Liverpool leading the pursuit of 16-year-old forward Xavier Parker and foreign clubs targeting Ryan McAidoo and Reigan Heskey.
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Lequjaa on Yamal: "I don't know a Spaniard named Jamal"
Morocco Football Federation president Fawzi Lequjaa reopened the Lamine Yamal file, confirming Morocco's respect for the Barcelona star's choice to represent Spain, but delivered a pointed jab at the Arabic name of the Spanish talent.
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Hakimi warns Mbappé before France-Morocco clash: "He's not my mate on the pitch"
Two days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Boston, Achraf Hakimi has set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in unequivocal terms.
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Garnacho faces Chelsea exit one year after £40m move that ended his United career
Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly on Chelsea's transfer list just one season after joining Stamford Bridge for £40m, following a bitter falling-out with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim in the wake of the Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.
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Rooney claims Portugal players don't share Argentina's bond with their star as Ronaldo exits World Cup
Wayne Rooney has suggested Portugal's players do not rally around Cristiano Ronaldo the way Argentina's squad unites behind Lionel Messi, after Spain's Mikel Merino struck in the 91st minute to end Ronaldo's World Cup career in a 1-0 round-of-16 defeat.
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Xavi Valero departs Liverpool after just one year, leaving Iraola short-handed before pre-season
Head goalkeeping coach Xavi Valero has left Liverpool after only 12 months at Anfield, with new manager Andoni Iraola set to begin pre-season next week without a permanent replacement in place. Goalkeeper development lead Colin Stewart will cover the role in the interim.
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Onana Out for Rest of World Cup with ACL Tear, Belgium Loses Key Midfielder
Amadou Onana has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture sustained during Belgium's 4-1 victory over the United States in the World Cup round of 16. The Aston Villa midfielder will miss not only the remainder of the 2026 World Cup but the entire rest of the year.
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Caceres reveals unexpected exchange with Mbappé during France-Paraguay knockout
After France's victory over Paraguay (1-0), defender Juan José Caceres recounted a humorous jab exchanged with Kylian Mbappé during a match marked by extreme physical intensity.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job weeks after Chelsea sacking ended 106-day reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC on a two-year contract, just weeks after being sacked by Chelsea following 11 wins in 23 matches during a troubled 106-day tenure.
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Rosenior lands Paris FC job less than three months after Chelsea's 114-year low ended his reign
Liam Rosenior has been appointed head coach of Paris FC on a two-year deal, returning to French football just 11 weeks after being dismissed by Chelsea during the club's worst winless and goalless league run in 114 years.
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Belgium mock Trump with his own dance moves after routing US 4-1 at World Cup
Belgium eliminated the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with players mimicking Donald Trump's signature dance after their final goal — a pointed response to Trump's controversial lobbying of FIFA to reinstate striker Folarin Balogun ahead of the match.
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Roma and Juventus explore free transfer swoop for Salah as Saudi interest persists
Mohamed Salah, now a free agent after leaving Liverpool, has attracted interest from his former club Roma and Juventus, though Saudi Pro League sides Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal remain in contention. The 34-year-old says he will decide his future after Egypt's World Cup campaign.
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Rashford's World Cup inclusion hints at Manchester United return under Carrick
Manchester United's decision to feature Marcus Rashford in an official list of their World Cup round-of-16 players has fuelled speculation that the 28-year-old will rejoin the squad this summer after Barcelona declined to trigger their £26m purchase option.
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Bouaddi with Morocco: Létang had alerted the FFF, Deschamps did nothing
According to L'Équipe, LOSC president Olivier Létang had warned Philippe Diallo of the risk of losing Ayyoub Bouaddi to Morocco. The decision lay with Didier Deschamps, who did not recall the 18-year-old midfielder.
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Onana ruptures ACL as Belgium beat USA 4-1 to reach World Cup quarter-finals
Amadou Onana ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in Belgium's last-16 win over the United States in Seattle, ruling him out of the rest of the World Cup and likely much of next season. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium advanced 4-1.
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Racist chants and French referee: Argentina tensions with France escalate before World Cup
Videos of Argentine supporters chanting racist songs targeting French players, combined with the appointment of French referee François Letexier for Argentina's round-of-16 match against Egypt, have heightened tensions between the two nations ahead of a potential 2026 World Cup final.
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