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Balogun accepts controversial reprieve but admits Belgium were simply better in 4-1 rout
Folarin Balogun has spoken after his World Cup suspension was controversially lifted following Donald Trump's call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. The USA forward played in the last-16 but could not prevent a 4-1 defeat to Belgium.
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Dorgu trains alone ahead of Man United's pre-season return as Carrick plots 2026-27 title push
Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal trainer before Manchester United's squad officially returns to Carrington on Thursday, as new permanent manager Michael Carrick begins preparations for the Premier League opener against Hull City on August 22.
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Belgium end USA's home World Cup dream as Balogun controversy fails to save hosts
The United States were eliminated from their home World Cup at the last-16 stage after Belgium defeated them with goals from Charles De Ketelaere and Romelu Lukaku. Folarin Balogun featured after Donald Trump intervened to suspend the Monaco striker's red-card ban, but the controversy could not prevent a dominant Belgian victory.
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Maresca faces squad reckoning as City's loan class of 2024-25 returns empty-handed
Manchester City's wave of loan moves last season largely misfired, with Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, Claudio Echeverri and Sverre Nypan frozen out at their clubs while Vitor Reis and Divine Mukasa suffered relegation. Enzo Maresca must now assess the damage when the group returns to pre-season training.
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Belgium crushes United States 4-1 and hits back at Trump with cutting 'Overturn this'
Powered by a brace from Charles De Ketelaere, the Red Devils dominated the United States (4-1) in Seattle and qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, sweeping aside the Trump-Infantino controversy over Folarin Balogun's overturned red card.
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Tchouameni likely out against Morocco, three other France players also sidelined
Aurélien Tchouameni, sidelined with an adductor injury sustained before the Paraguay match, has only resumed individual running and is expected to miss Thursday's quarter-final against Morocco. Saliba, Upamecano and Rabiot were also spared from training.
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Trump admits contacting Infantino to overturn Balogun's red card
US President Donald Trump acknowledged personally requesting FIFA boss Gianni Infantino to review the red card given to American striker Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup. FIFA ultimately overturned the player's suspension, a decision Trump publicly praised.
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FIFA defends referee Claus after Trump calls him 'suspect' at World Cup
FIFA has issued a formal statement backing referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump described him as 'a little bit suspect' following the controversial red card shown to USA forward Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup.
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Carrick rules out Leao as United chiefs prepare to fly to Madrid for £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed Rafael Leao as a transfer target despite the AC Milan winger being offered to Manchester United, while club officials are preparing to travel to Madrid to explore a deal for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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Hakimi settles it before France-Morocco: "Mbappé is not my mate on the pitch"
Days before the 2026 World Cup quarter-final between France and Morocco, Achraf Hakimi set aside his friendship with Kylian Mbappé in a blunt message posted on social media.
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Belgium demolish USA 4-1 to end home World Cup dream in round of 16
The United States were outclassed 4-1 by Belgium on Monday, crashing out of the World Cup in the round of 16 on home soil. Former USA international Stu Holden said the moment proved too big for key players, singling out a poor night from Christian Pulisic.
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Liverpool face £100m-plus bill for Bouaddi as Diomande urged to snub PSG for Anfield
Lille president Olivier Letang has signalled that 18-year-old midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi could cost more than £100m, citing the recent transfers of Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali as a pricing benchmark. Meanwhile, former Liverpool midfielder Joe Cole has urged RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande to choose Anfield over PSG.
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Cunha's World Cup ends in Brazil heartbreak but opens new door at Manchester United
Matheus Cunha scored three goals at the World Cup before Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in New Jersey ended their campaign. His performances as a centre-forward could reshape how Michael Carrick uses him at Manchester United next season.
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City's right-back search deepens after £125m in blocked moves for Palestra and Gusto
Manchester City are hunting a right-back option after missing out on Marco Palestra, who joined Chelsea for £47m, and ruling out a £75m move for Malo Gusto. Five emerging talents across Europe could now fit their brief.
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Dorgu trains alone ahead of United's pre-season return after injury-hit debut campaign
Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal coach before Manchester United's official pre-season begins on Thursday, as the Danish wing-back looks to build on a promising but injury-interrupted first season at Old Trafford.
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Newcastle agree £23m fee to sign Ajax teenager Sean Steur in third youth deal of the summer
Newcastle United have agreed a £23m fee with Ajax for 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur, according to reports from the Netherlands. The move would be their third signing of a player under 21 this summer as Eddie Howe reshapes his squad.
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Uzbek referee Tantashev sidelined from World Cup and major international competitions
Ilgiz Tantashev, criticized for his heavily disputed management of the round-of-16 match between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia, should no longer officiate at this World Cup or at upcoming major international tournaments, according to former referee Saïd Ennjimi.
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Suspended by CAF, Luca Zidane to miss first two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Already eliminated with Algeria at the World Cup following a disappointing tournament, Luca Zidane will not rejoin the Fennecs in September: a two-match suspension handed down by CAF rules him out of the Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualifiers against Zambia and Burundi.
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Belgium crush USA 4-1 in Seattle to end co-hosts' World Cup 2026 in group stage
Belgium eliminated the United States with a commanding 4-1 victory in Seattle, ending the co-hosts' World Cup campaign. FOX Sports analysts Zlatan Ibrahimović and Thierry Henry gave candid but divided verdicts on the performance.
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Carrick rules out Leao hijack as United chiefs prepare £85m Tchouameni talks
Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed interest in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao despite an approach from the player's agent, while Manchester United directors are set to fly to Madrid to discuss a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.
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