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Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 09:58 IST Roberto Martinez confirmed he is leaving as Portugal coach after the World Cup defeat to Spain, calling it the end of a cycle and paying tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo. Cristiano Ronaldo with Roberto Martinez (AP) Roberto Martinez has confirmed he is stepping down as Portugal head coach following his…
Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 08:39 IST Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed his World Cup career is over after Portugal’s defeat to Spain, saying he leaves “with a clear conscience” after giving everything for his country. Cristiano Ronaldo bid adieu to the World Cup (AP) Cristiano Ronaldo says he has no regrets after bringing the curtain down on…
Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 04:46 IST Balogun, who has scored three goals in the tournament, had been due to miss the knockout match after receiving a red card in the last match. Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States attends a training session in Seattle, Washington. (Getty Images via AFP) US striker Folarin Balogun was…
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to contact FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup. Source link [ad_3]
Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 01:33 IST Trump made the comment while confirming that he had asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to US striker Folarin Balogun. US President Donald Trump speaks during an event on the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. (AFP photo) Ahead of the World…
Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 11:40 PM IST FIFA dismissed Belgium’s appeal against Folarin Balogun’s World Cup eligibility, calling it “inadmissible. United States striker Folarin Balogun FIFA on Monday dismissed Belgium’s football association’s appeal against the World Cup eligibility decision involving United States striker Folarin Balogun, terming it “inadmissible.” In an official statement, FIFA said, “The…
Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 8:25 PM IST Trump reiterated his support for Balogun, saying the challenge did not amount to a foul and that the red card was unwarranted. US President Donald Trump said that the challenge by Balogun on Muharemovic did not amount to a foul but insists he only sought a FIFA review,…
Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 6:41 PM IST The Sports Chief of European Union, Glenn Micallef, said that decisions on sports belong with sporting bodies and not politicians following a controversial decision of FIFA. The EU has reacted sharply at FIFA’s decision to overturn the suspension of Falorin Balogun (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) EU’s Sports Chief Glenn…
Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 4:23 pm IST England manager Thomas Tuchel joked Harry Kane should ask Donald Trump to intervene over Jarell Quansah’s red card, after FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s ban. Harry Kane and Donald Trump. (AP) England manager Thomas Tuchel joked that captain Harry Kane should ask Donald Trump to intervene over Jarell Quansah’s…
Last Updated:July 06, 2026, 3:38 PM IST UEFA criticises FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s red card, sparking controversy ahead of US vs Belgium FIFA World Cup game. Folarin Balogun being shown a red card by the referee (Picture credit: AP) The Union of European Football Associations has said that FIFA’s step to get rid…