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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out running against Gianni Infantino but warned the FIFA president must quit or face a challenger at the March election. The warning follows the aborted deal to sell stakes in the World Cup, which has set off a stream of resignations from key federations and the into question. A NO player-dimension and immigrants follow.
Christian Pulisic has returned to training with AC Milan after a leg injury suffered during the World Cup, but his readiness for Sunday's Serie A opener against Torino remains uncertain. Reports differ on his availability, with some suggesting he may be in the squad but not in the starting lineup, while others say his fitness is still being assessed.
Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini is reportedly set to return as national team coach, replacing Gennaro Gattuso. The move comes after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, with the federation also holding talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti.
The International Olympic Committee has dismissed a complaint by human rights group FairSquare against FIFA President Gianni Infantino, stating the matter falls outside the jurisdiction of its Ethics Commission. The complaint alleged Infantino breached political neutrality rules by supporting US President Donald Trump.
The Norwegian soccer federation will consider filing a formal complaint with FIFA's Ethics Committee over the overturning of Folarin Balogun's red card, which came after US President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Federation president Lise Klaveness said the incident put 'the whole game at risk' and that the verdict was influenced by external forces.
Spain claimed their second World Cup title with a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal. The match, played before a crowd of over 80,000 at MetLife Stadium, ended Lionel Messi's World Cup career on a bittersweet note.
Nikita Zvezdov, a Russian conscript who fled to Germany after being sent to fight in Ukraine, describes his experience in the Russian military and his struggle for asylum. Despite rejection under the Dublin rule, he received church asylum in Germany, highlighting the challenges faced by Russian deserters.
President Donald Trump attended the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, presented the trophy to Spain, and declared the US a 'soccer country.' The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was marked by both success and controversy, including migration policy impacts and Trump's intervention in a referee decision.
Russia's current account surplus rose to $27 billion in January-May 2026, up from $21.8 billion a year earlier, according to preliminary Central Bank data. The increase was driven by export growth, with the foreign trade surplus also expanding.
US striker Folarin Balogun says he expected controversy after FIFA suspended his one-match ban, a decision linked to President Trump's request for review. Red-carded against Bosnia and Herzegovina, his clearance to play against Belgium drew criticism from former players and football officials.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a complaint to the IOC over alleged political neutrality breaches, while a letter from 72 MEPs challenges FIFA's reversal of a red card for US striker Folarin Balogun. Rights group FairSquare alleges Infantino's support for Trump and the creation of the FIFA Peace Prize breached ethics rules.
FIFA has publicly backed Brazilian referee Raphael Claus after US President Donald Trump questioned his integrity over a red card shown to US striker Folarin Balogun. Meanwhile, the White House’s World Cup taskforce head Andrew Giuliani defended Trump’s lobbying of FIFA, citing the referee’s past involvement in a Brazilian match-fixing investigation.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals begin with France facing Morocco in a rematch of the 2022 semifinal, while Spain, Belgium, Norway, and England also feature. Argentina and Switzerland round out the bracket, with Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland among the standout performers.
The Maine Democratic Party has accused Graham Platner, its US Senate nominee, of attempting to influence the selection of a replacement after a rape allegation. Platner denies the accusation and has not yet withdrawn, but the party plans a convention with a July 27 deadline to name a new nominee.
European politicians have launched a drive to investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the organisation overturned US striker Folarin Balogun's red-card suspension, following an intervention by President Donald Trump. The decision, described by UEFA as 'unprecedented', has sparked accusations of political interference.
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has identified Mohamed Salah as a key threat ahead of Tuesday's World Cup quarter-final against Egypt, describing the forward as a 'top player' who deserves special attention. The match pits two of the tournament's veteran stars, Lionel Messi and Salah, against each other, with both teams vying for a place in the semi-finals.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice. The match was overshadowed by FIFA's decision to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension after a request from US President Donald Trump. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals.
Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup round of 16, a victory players framed as poetic justice after FIFA allowed Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card, following a lobbying call from President Trump. The decision had sparked outrage across Europe, with Belgium's federation challenging his eligibility.
FIFA's decision to suspend a red card given to USA forward Folarin Balogun after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The move, which was made by FIFA's disciplinary committee, has drawn scrutiny from experts, former officials, and social media users, especially after Belgium eliminated the USA from the World Cup.
FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's red card ahead of the US-Belgium match at the 2026 World Cup, prompting an appeal from the Belgian FA and criticism from former FIFA vice president Vyacheslav Koloskov. Balogun played in the match, which the US lost 4-1, and later commented on the controversy.