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Here’s the unique, little-known rule that FIFA used to overturn Folarin Balogun red card suspension
FIFA used an arcane rule to overturn Folarin Balogun's red card suspension, allowing him to face Belgium despite there being no appeal process.
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The numbers behind Spain defence chasing World Cup history
With Spain yet to concede at the 2026 World Cup and on the brink of another tournament record, BBC Sport examines the numbers behind the shutouts.
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How England’s epic night unfolded
Relive all the drama from England’s 3-2 win over Mexico, as Thomas Tuchel’s team progress to a quarter-final meeting with Norway on Saturday.
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UEFA issues blistering statement over FIFA’s Folarin Balogun’s decision
UEFA says FIFA's move to suspend the red card ban for USA star Folarin Balogun ahead of the Round of 16 match “crossed a red line” at the World Cup.
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UEFA Rips FIFA’s Decision To Suspend USMNT’s Folarin Balogun Red Card As “Unprecedented, Incomprehensible And Unjustifiable”
European soccer body UEFA is the latest to weigh in on FIFA’s controversial decision to overturn U.S. soccer star Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension. In a remarkable message just posted to its site, UEFA tore into world soccer body FIFA, saying it had ‘crossed a red line’ and described the move as “unprecedented, incomprehensible and…
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World Cup 2026: England set up Norway quarter-final after Mexico thriller; Uefa says Fifa ‘crossed line’ over Balogun – live
⚽️ World Cup news and reaction as the last 16 continues⚽️ Mexico 2-3 England | Player guide | And email usWe haven’t even mentioned Balogun-gate yet. The Belgian FA, and you can assume a large proportion of the football world, has been left “astonished” by Fifa’s decision after lobbying by Donald Trump to reverse the…
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Belgium makes move after USA World Cup star’s red card suspension was lifted: report
The Royal Belgian Football Association says it was astonished by the decision to suspend the red card ban on USA World Cup star Folarin Balogun.
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‘He’s got that wrong’: Thomas Tuchel’s post-Mexico interview is torn apart by BBC pundit Joe Hart – after England manager attacked referees and VAR at the World Cup
England reached the last 16, where they will play Norway, after two goals from Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Harry Kane – despite right-back Jarell Quansah being sent off at the Estadio Azteca.
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Tottenham seal £100m move for Newcastle’s Tonali
Tottenham complete the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for a club-record fee which could reach £100m.
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Tennis great Raphael Nadal swears by breakfast with nutrient-packed tiny fish
Rafael Nadal revealed his go-to breakfast is toast with anchovies, citing protein and nutrition benefits he learned from his career nutritionist.