Referee Raphael Claus of Brazil shows a red card to United States’ Folarin Balogun, right, during the World Cup match between the United States and Bosnia (AP Photo) Former Arsenal and France legend Thierry Henry believes FIFA ultimately reached the correct decision by overturning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, but questioned why football’s governing body…
FIFA’s recent decision to rescind Folarin Balogun’s red card has sparked controversy, enabling the US talent to compete against Belgium. (AP Photo) In an unprecedented development that has sent shockwaves across the footballing world, FIFA has officially overturned the red-card suspension of United States star striker Folarin Balogun. The extraordinary ruling clears the tournament’s standout…
The Estadio Azteca provides the stage for arguably the biggest Round of 16 encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as co-hosts Mexico face England in a heavyweight knockout showdown. With the winner advancing to a quarter-final against either Brazil or Norway, there is no margin for error in one of the tournament’s most anticipated…
Belgium have threatened action after FIFA cleared Folarin Balogun to face USA despite his red card suspension/ Image: X The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has launched a formal challenge to FIFA’s controversial decision to allow United States striker Folarin Balogun to play in Monday’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash, arguing that the…
Brazil vs Norway Live: Lineups are in! Ryerson returns for Norway; Martinelli replaces Paqueta The official team sheets are in from New Jersey, and both managers have made one crucial unforced change to their starting elevens due to injury. For Brazil, Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli steps into the starting lineup to replace the injured midfield…
United States’ Folarin Balogun (20) fouls Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic (4) during the World Cup round of 32 football match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Balogun received a red card on the play. (AP Photo) In a major boost for the United States ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-16…
Phoebe Litchfield of Australia bats as Amy Jones of England keeps during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Final between England and Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground on July 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo/Getty Images) Australia continued their dominance in women’s T20 cricket, defeating England by seven wickets at Lord’s in London on…
Novak Djokovic (Image credit: Wimbledon) Novak Djokovic added another milestone to his glittering career on Sunday by becoming the winningest men’s player in Wimbledon history.The seven-time champion defeated world No. 132 Roman Safiullin 7-6 (6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to register his 106th match win at the All England Club, moving past Roger Federer‘s record of…
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Nat Sciver-Brunt of England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books during the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup final against Australia at Lord’s Cricket Ground, becoming the player with the most 50-plus scores in the tournament’s history.Sciver-Brunt produced another captain’s…
Cape Verde Receive Hero’s Welcome (Image: X) Cape Verde’s national football team returned home to a rapturous reception at Nelson Mandela Praia International Airport, as thousands of supporters celebrated the Blue Sharks’ historic campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The homecoming marked a landmark moment for the island nation after Cape Verde became the smallest…