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Balogun Reinstated After White House Pressure on FIFA; Belgium Stunned
Expelled against Bosnia and Herzegovina, American striker Folarin Balogun should have missed the Round of 16 against Belgium. FIFA lifted his suspension after the White House directly contacted Gianni Infantino, according to journalist Ben Jacobs.
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Sainz handed unprecedented lap penalty after Williams safety car error at Silverstone
Carlos Sainz dropped from 12th to 17th at the 2026 British Grand Prix after Williams incorrectly allowed him to unlap himself under a late safety car, making him the first F1 driver to receive an additional lap as a penalty.
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Trump lobbies FIFA to suspend Balogun's red card ban ahead of USA vs Belgium
Folarin Balogun has been cleared to face Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 after FIFA suspended his one-match ban under Article 27 of its Disciplinary Code, with US President Donald Trump reportedly lobbying FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review the case.
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Leclerc seals Ferrari's 250th grand prix win at Silverstone, where it all began in 1951
Charles Leclerc won the 2026 British Grand Prix at Silverstone to deliver Ferrari's 250th Formula 1 victory, with president John Elkann on the pitlane to witness the landmark result at the very circuit where the team claimed its first win 75 years ago.
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Neville says FIFA's Balogun red card reprieve 'absolutely stinks' ahead of USA vs Belgium
Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Roy Keane have condemned FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-game ban, allowing the USA striker to face Belgium in the last 16 after his red card against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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Balogun's FIFA reprieve fires up 'USA vs. the world' narrative ahead of Belgium clash
FIFA has lifted Folarin Balogun's automatic red card suspension, clearing the United States' leading scorer to face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. Analyst Alexi Lalas welcomed the ruling but warned it will fuel perceptions of special treatment for the co-hosts.
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Bellingham carries England's only active booking as World Cup knockout rules explained
Jude Bellingham is the sole England player at risk of suspension heading into the last 16, after FIFA's group-stage yellow card wipe cleared Declan Rice and Jarell Quansah of their earlier bookings.
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Stroll racks up three track-limits penalties in nine laps at Silverstone
Lance Stroll collected three separate five-second penalties in just nine laps during the British Grand Prix, each for exceeding track limits. The Aston Martin driver had already started from the back after a grid penalty, with the AMR26 the slowest car on the grid.
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Belgium accuses FIFA of contradicting its own rules after Balogun red card suspension lifted
The Royal Belgian Football Association has condemned FIFA's decision to clear United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday's World Cup round of 16 clash, calling the ruling a breach of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and vowing to explore all available options.
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FIFA's lightning rules explained as storms threaten England vs Mexico at Estadio Azteca
England's World Cup clash with Mexico at Estadio Azteca faces potential delays due to lightning storms over Mexico City. FIFA protocols ban entry and halt play whenever lightning strikes within eight miles of a stadium, with a rolling 30-minute reset after every new strike.
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Belgium 'astonished' as Fifa wipes Balogun's ban ahead of USA last-16 clash
Belgium's FA has condemned Fifa's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's one-match ban, calling it a 'direct contradiction' of World Cup regulations. The US striker is now eligible to face Belgium in the last 16 on 6 July after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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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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Red Bull backs Verstappen's anger after rear wing failure ends British GP in 'super dangerous' crash
Max Verstappen retired from the British Grand Prix at Silverstone when his Red Bull spun into the gravel at Stowe corner with six laps remaining, costing him a likely podium. Team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged Verstappen's frustration and defended the team's controversial rotating rear wing design.
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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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Jones clarifies viral GOAT post after Pereira's knockout loss to Gane at UFC White House
Jon Jones has moved to clear the air with Alex Pereira after a viral video showing Jones wearing a GOAT necklace was widely interpreted as a dig at 'Poatan' following his second-round knockout defeat to Ciryl Gane.
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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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Mercedes accept Antonelli's British GP penalty after dropping from second to 16th
Mercedes will not challenge the five-second track limits penalty that dropped Kimi Antonelli from ninth to 16th at Silverstone, accepting the stewards' ruling was justified despite the championship leader suffering a broken front-left wheel shield.
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Smith brands England 'soft' after 45-21 mauling hands Boks fifth straight Test win
Fly-half Fin Smith admitted England were 'soft' in defence and missed too many tackles as South Africa ran out 45-21 winners at Ellis Park on Saturday, extending England's losing run to five consecutive Tests.
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