FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended FIFA’s reversal of a red card for U.S. striker Ricardo Pepi, claiming it was an independent sporting decision despite …

Trump admitted he didn’t know what a red card in soccer was before Balogun’s controversial, later-retracted ejection at the World Cup. The incident fueled glob…

Donald Trump confirmed he called FIFA president Gianni Infantino but denied influencing the overturning of Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing Balo…

Donald Trump successfully pressured FIFA to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card, allowing him to play in the US's crucial World Cup match against Belgium. This…

Former U.S. President Donald Trump successfully lobbied FIFA to suspend a one-match ban on striker Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play in the World Cup knock…

Trump asked FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's red card, which Belgium calls incomprehensible, shifting the dispute into politics and testing FIFA's review indep…

Trump called FIFA referee Raphael Claus “suspect” after the official red-carded US striker Folarin Balogun. This attack challenges FIFA’s authority and injects…

Players are cutting socks for World Cup 2026 boots to boost ankle mobility and enable real-time performance data tracking. The change cuts reaction time, impro…

Trump called the referee who gave Balogun a red card "very suspect" and phoned FIFA’s Infantino to demand a review. A suspension would block Balogun for two ke…

Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup with Mohamed Salah, but the team’s past struggles—especially the "golden generation" missing three World Cups—highlight …

FIFA overturned striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension after a call involving Donald Trump, sparking accusations of political influence. Norway’s coach called th…