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News sports football Gianni Infantino Faces Belgian Resistance As Folarin Balogun Case Resurfaces Last Updated:September 07, 2026, 6:30 PM IST Belgium’s football federation has refused to back Infantino’s bid for a third term as FIFA president, citing unresolved concerns over the Folarin Balogun suspension controversy. Gianni Infantino attends the opening game of the Women’s U20…
Last Updated:July 07, 2026, 10:33 IST Belgium celebrated their 4-1 World Cup win over the USA with Donald Trump dance moves and a viral “Overturn this” post, mocking the Balogun eligibility controversy. Lukaku delivered the final blow and then some in Belgium’s thrashing of USA (AP) If the celebratory post wasn’t enough damage, Romelu Lukaku…
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, 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…
Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 1:51 PM IST LeBron James gave Folarin Balogun a special shoutout after the USA striker recreated his iconic ‘Silencer’ celebration during the Americans’ World Cup win over Bosnia. Balogun hits the LeBron ‘silencer’ on Bosnia after scoring (X/Getty Images) Basketball icon LeBron James was quick to acknowledge Folarin Balogun after the…
Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 09:37 IST Folarin Balogun scored before being sent off as USA beat Bosnia 2-0. Here’s why VAR upgraded his challenge to a straight red and what it means for the USMNT. Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun (AP) USA forward Folarin Balogun experienced…
There is a version of Folarin Balogun’s life in which he spent Friday night watching this FIFA World Cup from a sofa in London. He grew up there, joined Arsenal’s academy at eight, represented England through to under-21 level, and spent 15 years at Hale End dreaming of a first-team debut. England was always an…