Folarin Balogun· Sports · 9 sources · Sep 25, 2026StoryPochettino Says Balogun Dispute Changed US EnergyU.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino says he regrets not playing a larger role in the decision to appeal Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red-card suspension, which was lifted after President Donald Trump contacted FIFA chief Gianni Infantino. Pochettino said the controversy changed the team’s atmosphere before its 4-1 loss to Belgium, though FIFA’s president said the disciplinary committee acted independently.Sports· Sep 25, 2026+603ShareDana Whitfield·Sep 26, 2026Top commentThe team played like the controversy was still on their minds during that 4-1 loss.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Sports · 7 sources · Sep 4, 2026StoryBalogun left off Monaco's Conference League squad after Everton deal collapsesMonaco omitted Folarin Balogun from their Conference League squad after the collapse of his £40 million transfer to Everton, leaving his future uncertain and raising the possibility of a sale to a league with open windows, potentially Saudi Arabia. He has returned to training but will miss Friday's Ligue 1 trip to Paris Saint-Germain.Sports· Sep 4, 2026+4+13ShareChris Dalton·Sep 4, 2026Top commentMonaco leaving him out of the squad says everything about how messy this whole transfer saga has become behind the scenes.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Sports · 55 sources · Sep 7, 2026StoryBelgian FA withholds Infantino re-election support over unresolved FIFA issuesThe Royal Belgian Football Association said it will not support Gianni Infantino’s reelection as FIFA president, citing two transparency and governance concerns: the shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise project and the Balogun World Cup red-card episode, which included Trump’s involvement. The RBFA, aligning with UEFA, seeks clear explanations and considers CAS as a possible recourse while continuing to press FIFA for accountability.Sports· Sep 7, 2026+52+21ShareRachel Meyers·Sep 7, 2026Top commentGood on Belgium for actually asking questions instead of just rubber-stamping everything like usual.00ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Sports · 8 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryIOC declines to investigate Infantino over Trump allegationsThe IOC said it will not investigate FIFA President Gianni Infantino over alleged breaches of political neutrality, noting that such complaints concern the autonomous governance of international federations and fall outside the ethics commission’s jurisdiction. FairSquare had raised the issue in multiple filings, including references to Trump’s involvement in reviewing Balogun’s suspension, but the IOC reaffirmed its stance that IFRs govern themselves and that the complaint is outside its remit.Sports· Jul 24, 2026+50CommentShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Sports · 77 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryInfantino Claims World Cup Was Incident-FreeFIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Argentina on their World Cup 2026 run and praised their professionalism, even as FIFA investigates alleged post-final misconduct. He also lauded Spain as an example of football in the wake of the final, with discussions of private remarks and celebratory scenes surrounding the match referenced across reports.Sports· Jul 24, 2026+740CommentShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Sports · 70 sources · Jul 23, 2026StoryNorway to file ethics complaint over Balogun suspension reversalThe Norwegian Football Federation, led by Lise Klaveness, will file a formal ethics-committee complaint to FIFA alleging political intervention by current US President Donald Trump in the Balogun red-card reversal, warning that such influence jeopardizes football’s rules and independence. Trump acknowledged contacting FIFA President Infantino about the case, prompting calls for accountability and safeguarding the sport from political pressure.Sports· Jul 23, 2026+670CommentShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 7, 2026StoryBelgium Takes Shot at USMNT After Dominant World Cup WinBelgium didn't wait long to celebrate its World Cup victory over the United States — or to revive the controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's eligibility. According to the New York Post , moments after a commanding…Reporting· Jul 7, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 6, 2026StoryFIFA Rejects Belgium’s Appeal Over Folarin Balogun’s EligibilityFIFA has rejected Belgium's attempt to challenge the eligibility of United States forward Folarin Balogun, clearing the way for the World Cup star to remain available after his one-match suspension was put on hold…Reporting· Jul 6, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
Folarin Balogun· Reporting · 1 source · Jul 6, 2026StoryTrump Admits to Making Call Over FIFA Red FlagPresident Donald Trump confirmed Monday he made a call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino when U.S. Men’s National Team star Folarin Balogun was given a red flag, meaning he would not be eligible to play in Monday’s game if the call stood.Reporting· Jul 6, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
