FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban has sparked anger inside European soccer, with both continental confederation UEFA and the Royal Belgian Football Association discussing possible next steps, according to a high-ranking UEFA official. The official, who was granted anonymity to discuss ongoing deliberations, said no final decision had been taken. As of Sunday…
Watching the World Cup or scrolling on social media, you may have noticed England fans serenading the players with renditions of “Wonderwall” at the end of their matches. Fans of “Sweet Caroline” may feel aggrieved that the Oasis classic has taken top spot for England sing-alongs at this World Cup. But it is hard to…
BRUSSELS — FIFA’s decision to lift U.S. striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match ban — freeing him up to play against Belgium in Monday’s World Cup round-of-16 match on Monday this week — has not gone down well in the European nation. Coverage from Belgian national broadcaster RTBF of the match between Brazil and Norway was distracted,…
LONDON — The U.K.’s current and next prime minister will both skip the pub to watch England’s match against Mexico at their homes, advisers confirmed. Keir Starmer — the outgoing PM who promoted his move to let English pubs stay open till 5 a.m. for the late-night kickoff — will watch with his family in…
BRUSSELS — Even before they face off tomorrow night in Seattle, Belgium and the the United States are already at loggerheads over America’s birthday celebrations. U.S. Ambassador to Belgium Bill White insisted that Brussels’ historic Parc du Cinquantenaire was left spotless after his lavish festivities marking 250 years of American independence, as Belgian authorities probe…
The campaign to keep Folarin Balogun on the field for the United States’ World Cup run began just minutes after the team’s leading goal-scorer received a red card that would sideline him for the team’s next match. Following Wednesday’s victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina, White House FIFA World Cup Task Force executive director Andrew Giuliani…
It’s hot outside. But the DSA is hotter. Fresh off major primary wins in Colorado and New York, the Democratic Socialists of America is looking to prove that it can translate its momentum beyond deep-blue House primaries and into competitive statewide races. DSA officials and allies told POLITICO they’ve already shifted organizers, volunteers and resources…
All eyes are on the USA on Monday night in Seattle with one position that will be everyone’s focus. Star striker Folarin Balogun being available for the United States is obviously a massive storyline. Ricardo Pepi — the presumptive replacement as the striker — is a different player, albeit one who’s very capable. It’s still…
SEATTLE — Rudi Garcia thought it was an April Fool’s joke. Belgium’s manager was floored when he first heard that U.S. men’s national team striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension had been rescinded and that he would be available to play in what’s now becoming an even more dramatic round of 16 clash here on Monday. “I…
Surprised? Then you haven’t been paying attention. Norway just beat Brazil, 2-1, to reach its first-ever quarterfinal, and the wildest part is that it wasn’t even a smash-and-grab. Norway had nearly 70% possession. Norway controlled the tempo. Norway had Erling Haaland, the only superstar who showed up today. Brazil had 34% possession, a missed penalty,…
