Banned former FIFA president criticizes organization's decision on Folarin Balogun
OutKick founder Clay Travis discusses FIFA's decision to lift U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun's red card suspension on ‘Fox Report.’
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'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup
NEW YORK, July 6 : Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with an intervention from President Donald Trump helping propel him to the centre of one of the World Cup’s biggest controversies.
England's Henderson to miss rest of World Cup with arm injury, Sky Sports reports
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 6 : England's Jordan Henderson will be sidelined for the remainder of the World Cup, Sky Sports reported on Monday, as he requires surgery on the freak arm injury he suffered during celebrations after their 3-2 last-16 victory over Mexico.
Balogun red card storm could be 'fatal misstep' for FIFA's Infantino, says rights group
July 6 : Human rights group FairSquare says U.S. President Donald Trump's intervention over Folarin Balogun's red-card ban should be investigated as a breach of FIFA's rules on political neutrality and could mark the beginning of the end of Gianni Infantino's presidency.
Calgary Wild FC hires Australia's Leah Blayney as new head coach
Calgary Wild FC have hired former Australian midfielder Leah Blayney as the soccer club's new head coach.
Sources: Kawhi Leonard hires new agent to oversee next Raptors deal - ESPN
Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors are expected to start contract extension talks this week in Toronto after his trade becomes official — and the two-time Finals MVP will do so with new representation.
Ex-NCAA hoops player Kerr Kriisa indicted on $2.2M fraud scheme - ESPN
Former Kentucky basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been arrested and indicted on a $2.2 million fraud scheme, the Department of Justice announced on Monday.
2026 World Cup: How to bet on U.S. vs. Belgium - ESPN
The 2026 World Cup is now in the round of 16, and the United States is still alive and kicking. The Americans defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 in a match where a red card to Folarin Balogun in the 64th minute forced the team to play down one man the rest of the way. Next up is Belgium, who came back from a 2-0 deficit after 85 minutes to defeat Senegal 3-2 in extra time.