US soccer

Trump Lobbies FIFA for Balogun Red Card Review

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Trump’s Direct Lobbying of FIFA President

United States President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he personally lobbied FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a controversial red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun. The intervention, which led to the suspension of Balogun’s automatic one-match ban, has triggered intense criticism from European football governing bodies and officials. Trump’s Direct Lobbying of … Read more

Alex Freeman Scores World Cup Goal Against Australia

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A Family Legacy on the Pitch

“Alex Freeman, son of NFL legend Antonio Freeman, scored his first World Cup goal in a 2-0 win against Australia, marking a pivotal moment in his bid to carve an identity separate from his father’s legacy, according to NBC Sports and the BBC.” A Family Legacy on the Pitch Alex Freeman’s goal against Australia on … Read more