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Belgium blast FIFA as White House reportedly called to lift Balogun's World Cup ban
The Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red-card ban ahead of the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium on 6 July, after reports emerged that a White House official contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review.
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Messi tells Cape Verde keeper Vozinha his people 'should be proud' after World Cup thriller
Lionel Messi sought out Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha after Argentina's extra-time win at the 2026 World Cup, hugging him and telling him his nation should be proud — before agreeing to swap shirts in the tunnel.
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Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last as Portugal face Spain
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced that the 2026 World Cup will be his final tournament with Portugal. The 41-year-old made the admission at a press conference ahead of his side's round of 16 clash against Spain.
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Rashford nutmegs Konsa in training to leave England squad in hysterics before Mexico clash
Marcus Rashford had his England teammates in stitches during a final training session in Mexico City, threading a nutmeg through Ezri Konsa's legs in a rondo ahead of the World Cup last-16 tie at the Azteca.
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England vs Mexico: What time the World Cup 2026 group-stage match kicks off and ends
England face Mexico in their 2026 FIFA World Cup group-stage fixture on Monday. Here is everything you need to know about the scheduled kick-off and expected finish time.
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Manchester United target £50m Chelsea midfielder Santos after Anderson and Fernandes slip away
Manchester United are weighing a move for Chelsea's Andrey Santos, valued at around £50m, after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes. The club faces a midfield crisis following Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's serious World Cup injury.
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Haaland and Gabriel's club feud sets up World Cup last-16 collision as Norway face Brazil
Erling Haaland and Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes carry a combustible Premier League rivalry into Sunday's World Cup last-16 tie in New York, with Haaland arriving on five goals in three games and Gabriel anchoring Brazil's defence.
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Balogun red card overturned, clearing USA striker for Belgium round of 16
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to play in the United States' round of 16 clash against Belgium after his red card from the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina was rescinded, with officials ruling the dismissal should never have been given.
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Balogun's red card ban suspended by FIFA loophole, freeing him for USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA's Round of 16 clash with Belgium in Seattle on Monday after FIFA invoked Article 27 of its disciplinary code to suspend his one-game ban, earned for a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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No Contract but Still Influential, Benatia Remains Key Asset for OM's Summer Sales
Having resigned, Medhi Benatia no longer has a contractual link with Olympique de Marseille, but new president Stéphane Richard confirms he remains involved in several sale deals this summer, acting out of a sense of responsibility according to the club.
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FIFA wipes Balogun red card to hand USA striker World Cup reprieve against Belgium
Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension has been nullified by FIFA under Article 27 of its disciplinary code, freeing the USA forward to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 in Seattle on Monday.
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FIFA suspends Balogun's red card ban to free him for USA's round of 16 clash with Belgium
Folarin Balogun will be available for the USA's World Cup round of 16 tie against Belgium after FIFA suspended the one-game ban he incurred from a straight red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Spence injury leaves Tuchel scrambling for right-back options ahead of England vs Mexico
Djed Spence has picked up a training injury that rules him out of England's World Cup Round of 16 clash with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, with Reece James already sidelined and Jarell Quansah only recently returning to fitness.
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FIFA's lightning rule explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico in World Cup last 16
Forecast thunderstorms over Mexico City have raised the prospect of significant delays to England's World Cup round-of-16 clash on Sunday. FIFA rules require an immediate pause in play if lightning is detected within eight miles of the stadium, with a minimum 30-minute delay that resets with every new strike.
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Haaland angered Van Dijk so much after Anfield debut that he walked out of interview
Virgil van Dijk reportedly cut short a post-match interview in 2019 after being asked about Erling Haaland's performance in RB Salzburg's 3-3 comeback at Anfield, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.
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Arsenal target Hjulmand as Sporting reject Atletico bid for £43m midfielder
Arsenal are monitoring Sporting Lisbon captain Morten Hjulmand after the Portuguese club rejected an approach from Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old Danish midfielder, who reportedly has Arsenal's crest tattooed on his shoulder, is seen as an alternative to primary target Bruno Guimaraes.
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Faghani confirmed as referee for England vs Mexico at Azteca in World Cup last 16
Australian official Alireza Faghani will referee England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the Azteca, having already drawn scrutiny at this tournament for a disputed penalty call in France vs Senegal.
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FIFA clears Balogun to play for USA against Belgium after overturning controversial red card
Folarin Balogun, the USA's top scorer at the 2026 World Cup with three goals, has been cleared to face Belgium in the round of 16 in Seattle on Monday after FIFA overturned his controversial red card from the Bosnia win.
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England vs Mexico: Government rules out Bank Holiday despite World Cup last-16 clash
The UK Government has confirmed no extra bank holiday will be granted for Monday's 1am kick-off, when Thomas Tuchel's England face co-hosts Mexico in the World Cup last 16. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said children should still attend school.
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Chelsea set £50m asking price for Santos as Manchester United weigh midfield move
Chelsea are open to selling Andrey Santos this summer if clubs meet their £50m valuation, with Manchester United and Newcastle among those monitoring the 22-year-old midfielder ahead of a busy transfer window.
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